2009 - 2010

Student & Parent

Handbook
Policies and Procedures
 MISSION STATEMENT
We educate tomorrow’s leaders and inspire in each student
a life-long passion for learning, personal achievement, and
contribution to the community.
To fulfill our mission we:
• Develop each student’s intellectual, ethical, creative,
social, and athletic potential.
• Select motivated and resourceful students with
diverse backgrounds and interests, intellectual
curiosity, and sound character.
• Attract and support a talented and dedicated faculty
with diverse backgrounds and interests, intellectual
curiosity, and sound character.
• Teach clear and concise written and spoken
communication, critical thinking, analytical problem
solving and technological sophistication.
• Foster respect, courtesy, responsibility, kindness.
• Promote service to the community through good
citizenship and concern for the welfare of others.
• Encourage family commitment to the life of the
School.
• Cultivate life-long stewardship and support for the
School’s distinguished history and traditions.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Chase Collegiate School does not discriminate against any
person in admission, employment, or otherwise because of
race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status,
physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation or age
in violation of existing state or federal laws or regulations.
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Dear Families:
We welcome families, both new and returning, to the
2009 – 2010 school year. As we begin our 144th academic
year, I am excited about the growth we will all see in our
students as they more through our challenging, supportive
program.
This Handbook contains information about the pro-
cedures and policies that help our School community oper-
ate in harmony and with shared expectations. Please care-
fully review the important Common Procedures, which are
located at the front of the Handbook, as well as the policies
that are detailed for each division. They describe the
thoughtful and planned way that we work with children
and families.
Education is an ever more challenging mission in this
day and age. And it is ever more critical. Our teachers,
administrators, and entire staff work hard throughout the
year to fulfill the very ambitious Mission that is printed on
the following page. Our Mission outlines our commitment
to engage children and families in education in the broad-
est sense; an education that develops the individual child,
fosters community concern, and cultivates life-long rela-
tionships.
Please feel free to contact me, our Academic Dean or
any of the Division Heads should you have a question
about any items in this book.

CHASE
COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
EST. 1865
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Common Policies & Procedures . . . . .7
Lower School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Upper School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Honor Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Telephone/Fax Numbers . . . . . . . . . .92
School Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Dress Code Attachment . . . . . . . . . . .97
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Parents and Chase Collegiate School
Every independent school needs and expects the cooperation of its
parents, who must understand and embrace the school’s mission, share its
core values, and fully support its curriculum, faculty, and staff. When
joined by a common set of beliefs and purposes, the school and its par-
ents form a powerful team with far-reaching positive effects on children
and the entire school community.
Working together, parents and school professionals exert a strong
influence on children to become better educated; they also help them to
mature by modeling adult working relationships based upon civility,
honesty, and respect.
Parents best support a school climate of trust and respect by com-
municating concerns openly and constructively to the teacher or admin-
istrator closest to the problem. In most cases, parental concerns should
be directed first to the classroom teacher, followed by the student’s advi-
sor (in the Middle and Upper Schools), and then to the Division Head if
necessary. If a satisfactory conclusion is not reached within the division,
the parent should contact the Academic Dean and, finally, the Head of
School. Efforts by parents to lobby other parents will be viewed by the
school as counterproductive.
Parents and the Board of Trustees
At Chase Collegiate School, decision-making authority at the high-
est level resides in a volunteer Board of Trustees, whose membership
often includes current parents. The Board focuses on three areas critical
to the success of any independent school: it selects, evaluates, and sup-
ports the Head of School, to whom it delegates authority to manage the
school; it develops broad institutional policies that guide the Head in
running the School; and it is accountable for the financial well-being of
the school. The Board of Trustees does not intervene in the daily affairs
of the school, such as curriculum development and hiring and evaluation
of faculty and staff. In the conduct of its official business, the Board acts
only as a whole; individual Trustees, including the Board Chair, have no
authority to act unless specifically authorized to do so by the Board act-
ing as a whole.
Parents with concerns about the School or with decisions made by
the administration or faculty are encouraged to inquire about and follow
the school’s review process, which is outlined in the previous section.
Parents and the Faculty and Administration
Parents play an essential and positive role in the life of Chase
Collegiate School . Not only are parents advocates for their children,
they also support the faculty and administration through volunteer activ-
ities and events.
The relationship between parents and the faculty and administra-
tion is formally governed by the school’s written enrollment contract
and handbook, in which its procedures are spelled out. By enrolling
their child in Chase Collegiate School , parents agree to subscribe to the
school’s mission, follow its rules, and abide by its decisions. Trust and
mutual respect are essential underpinnings of effective working relation-
ships with parents.
While parents may not agree with every decision by the school, in
most cases, the parents and School will find enough common ground to
continue a mutually respectful relationship. In an extreme case, when a
constructive, positive relationship cannot be maintained, the school
reserves the right to deny continued attendance or re-enrollment.1
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Adapted from The Association of Independent Maryland Schools
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CHASE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
COMMON POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Attendance
The School’s Academic Calendar for the upcoming year is published
in January of every year. Families are responsible for checking the calen-
dar for dates that the School is in session. Vacations should be scheduled
during the provided holidays so that they do not interfere with the
child’s regular school schedule. We believe that there is no substitute for
a child being actively present in school and we cannot duplicate experi-
ences or lessons that are missed. Students or families who know in
advance of an absence for legitimate reasons other than illness
(including college visits) must contact the Division Head in
advance to request approval of the date of the anticipated
absence. Please consult each section of the Handbook for your child’s
specific policy and procedure.
Students who accumulate more than twenty absent days during a
school year may not be eligible for promotion to the next grade or con-
tinuing at the School.
The Honor System and Code of Conduct at Chase
THE HONOR SYSTEM
The purpose of the Honor Code is to reinforce the positive values of
Chase Collegiate School. It creates a community of trust among students
and faculty by establishing a set of commonly articulated and understood
principles to use as guidelines for right conduct.
The Honor Code enhances our community agreement that all members
will “think independently and act responsibly,” as stated in the Mission of
the Upper School, and strives to instill virtue in students to carry with
them throughout life.
The Honor Code
“On my honor, I pledge my academic integrity, honesty, respect, and
sportsmanship to the Chase Collegiate School community, and I will
encourage others to do the same. As a member of this community I will
not lie, cheat, steal or demonstrate cruelty in any form.”
 In the Lower and Middle Schools, violations of the Honor Code are
handled by the appropriate teachers and Division Head. In the Upper
School, the community abides by the Honor Code though an Honor
Code Constitution and an Honor Council (see Upper School section,
pp. 72 )
Keeping the Honor Code alive in our community is central to a safe
and successful educational environment at Chase.Therefore, community
members should not tolerate lying, cheating or stealing.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Philosophy:
The most fundamental duty of any educational institution is to protect
its educational environment and the physical and emotional safety of its
community. Chase Collegiate School’s Code of Conduct reflects these
core values and establishes basic rules and expectations that all members
of our community are expected to observe. These rules are established
to preserve a healthy social and educational climate and to promote the
smooth running of day-to-day operations of our busy school.
Chase believes strongly that the purpose of discipline is to teach and not
merely to punish. As such, we invest all discipline with instruction both
to address specific concerns and to help guide students as they continue
their journey through our school community. Our students learn that as
individuals they have a role to play and an obligation to our larger com-
munity, that one is accountable for one’s words and actions, and that
with privilege and freedom comes responsibility. Balancing the needs of
the individual with the larger interests of the group is central to all of
our conversations around these issues.
Students may be disciplined for conduct on or off campus or at any
school-sponsored activity that endangers persons or property, is disrup-
tive of the educational process of the School, or that violates a policy or
regulation of the School. These actions can lead to disciplinary action
up to and including suspension and/or dismissal.
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Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:
MAJOR SCHOOL RULES:
In addition to the Honor Code’s standards regarding lying, cheating, and
stealing the following rules are established for the safety and well-being
of the school and all its students:
1. Students are expected to treat all members of the Chase
community with respect. Acts of physical aggression, threatening,
hazing, or intimidation of any kind will not be tolerated, nor will
the use of obscene, profane, disrespectful or harassing language or
actions, including the use of racial, ethnic, homophobic, or sexual
slurs that target an individual's gender, sexual orientation, race,
color, religion, physical or mental disability, national origin or
ancestry. (See Harassment Policy pg. 15)
2. Unauthorized possession, sale, distribution, use or consumption
of tobacco, drugs, narcotics or alcoholic beverages; or any substance
purported to be a tobacco product, drug, narcotic, or alcoholic
beverage. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "drugs" shall
include, but shall not be limited to, any medicinal preparation
(prescription and non-prescription) and any controlled substance
whose possession, sale, distribution, use or consumption is illegal
under state and/or federal law.This includes possession of
paraphernalia used or designed to be used in the consumption,
sale or distribution of drugs, alcohol or tobacco.
3. Leaving school grounds, school transportation or a
school-sponsored activity without authorization.
4. The defacing, damaging or destruction of school property or the
property of others.
5a. Possession of any weapon, whether functional or not, weapon
facsimile, or any other dangerous object.
5b. A student who knows that knives, weapons, or firearms of any
kind are either in a student’s possession or located on campus is
obligated to report this information to an adult immediately.
 6. Any threat or act that threatens the safety of students, other
community members, and/or other persons. School officials will
comply fully with local authorities in such matters.
OTHER SCHOOL RULES:
-Chase is a smoke-free campus. A student may not use tobacco at
any time, in any place, on the school property.
-A student must not be absent from school, class, study hall, home
room period, or other required meetings without proper
authorization.
-A student may not disrupt any class, study hall, assembly, or other
group meeting or activity.
-A student may not use obscene, profane, disrespectful, demeaning,
pejorative, or discriminatory language or gestures. Joking and
teasing are not acceptable excuses for hurtful comments or
behavior.
-A student may not misuse, destroy, or intercept official school
records or school communications with parents.
-Refusal by a student to identify himself/herself to an adult when
asked or to obey the valid authority of teachers, supervisors,
administrators, other staff members and/or law enforcement
authorities.
-A student must observe the school dress code.
-Possession or ignition of any fireworks or other explosive
materials, or ignition of any material causing a fire, and/or misusing
fire-protection or safety equipment.
-Unauthorized or inappropriate use of any school computer,
computer system, computer software, Internet connection or similar
school property or system, or the use of such property or system for
unauthorized or non-school related purposes.
-A student may not use school equipment (i.e. telephones, tape
recorders, office equipment, etc.) without the specific permission of
a member of school staff.
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-Unauthorized entrance into any portion of the school facility or
aiding or abetting an unauthorized entrance.This includes the pos
session and/or use of keys, passwords, or access codes to any of the
School’s computers, network system, or wireless system.
-Accumulation of offenses such as school and class tardiness, class or
study hall cutting, or failure to attend detention.
-A student may not loiter in the parking lots, in cars, in the rest
rooms, or in any of the wooded areas on campus during school
hours or during a scheduled school activity.
-Trespassing on school grounds while suspended from school.
-Throwing snowballs, rocks, sticks and/or similar objects.
-Unauthorized and/or reckless and/or improper operation of a
motor vehicle on school grounds or at any school-sponsored
activity.
-Possession and/or use of a laser pointer.
-Any action prohibited by any Federal or State law which would
indicate that the student presents a danger to any person in the
school community or school property.
Students may be disciplined for conduct on or off campus or at any
school-sponsored activity that endangers persons or property, is disrup-
tive of the educational process of the School, or that violates a policy or
regulation of the School. These actions can lead to disciplinary action
up to and including suspension and/or dismissal.
Specifically, students who violate a Major School rule can reasonably
expect to receive a term of suspension and/or probation, while those
who break a lesser (“Other”) rule can usually expect a less serious con-
sequence. Short of expulsion, suspension and probation are the strongest
responses a school has to address incidents of concern, and should be
reserved for the most serious incidents.
Students are expected to understand and adhere to the Code of
Conduct at all times.The administration shall, in its sole discretion,
determine the nature and severity of offenses against the Code of
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Conduct and shall discipline students accordingly. The Division Head,
working in conjunction with the appropriate teachers, other staff mem-
bers, and the Head of School, as appropriate, shall determine the level of
punishment that is appropriate and in accordance with the disciplinary
procedures of the Division. Possible responses to infractions include:
counseling by a member of the staff; issuance of a formal warning; the
calling of a parent for a conference; requiring an appearance before a
disciplinary body; imposition of restrictions on freedom of movement
during the school day and/or restrictions on participation in activities;
the removal of privileges; detention; probation; suspension; any combina-
tion of the above; and such other actions as may be deemed appropriate
by school authorities. The School reserves the right to search student
lockers, cars, and backpacks and/or deploy surveillance, including elec-
tronic or video, at any time and in any location (within reasonable lim-
its) to insure the safety of its grounds, facilities, and community.
A violation of the Honor Code or of a Major School Rules and/or a
history of serious disciplinary difficulties constitute grounds for proba-
tion, suspension, or dismissal from the school.
Probation is a specific period of time during which a student is given
an opportunity to prove that he or she has learned from past mistakes
and that he or she can comply with school regulations in the future.
Failure to do so usually leads to suspension or dismissal. Probation also
may involve the removal of privileges and/or the imposition of restric-
tions on participation in activities. The length and precise terms of the
probation are determined by the Head of School or by Division
Director. In the Upper School, Junior and Senior privileges are not
extended to students throughout the duration of the probation period.
Suspension is the temporary separation of a student from the school and
from all school-related activities for a specific number of days. The pur-
pose of suspension is to compel the individual to reflect on the serious-
ness of his or her actions and the degree to which he/she values contin-
ued membership in our school community. Suspensions may be
imposed by the Head of School or by the Division Director for multi-
ple, repeated, or very serious infractions; for violation of probation; or (in
combination with probation) for major violations as defined above.
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Dismissal is the permanent expulsion of a student from the school and it
may be effected only by the Head of School. Although extremely diffi-
cult for all concerned, such action sometimes is a necessary means of
helping a student learn that standards for acceptable behavior must be
seen as real and meaningful. The school is committed to the cause that
every case must be evaluated on an individual basis, and extenuating cir-
cumstances always receive consideration. Nonetheless, the school will
expel a student at any point during the year when the Head of School,
in consultation with the appropriate advisory group, concludes that the
best interests of a student, and/or the school as a whole, require such
action. When a student is expelled, he or she may not return to campus
or attend school functions for at least the remainder of the academic
year.
Dress Code
The purpose of a dress code in a school is to minimize distractions
and to help students learn to keep themselves neat, modest, and well-
groomed. Concern for personal appearance is an indication of self-
respect and courtesy to others and creates a favorable climate for learn-
ing. Final interpretation of the dress code rests with each Division Head
and the Headmaster. Coming to school in dress code is considered a
minimum expectation for each student each day. Chase attaches as much
importance to the spirit as to the letter of the Dress Code and looks to
students and families to comply with both.We expect that parents, with-
out exception, will work with School personnel in supporting and
enforcing the dress code.The major aim of the dress code is to create
within the student body a strong sense of identity with the School and a
sense of order that contributes to a healthy learning environment.
Classroom teachers speak with students whose attire is not in accord
with the dress code. Repeated violations will be referred to the Division
Head.
Formal dress will be worn by students in all three divisions on the
last day of the week and on other designated special event days. On
other school days, children may wear formal dress, but it is obligatory on
the designated dates. Specific guidelines for daily dress, formal dress and
physical education class are included in the summer mailing and on the
School website.
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 Occasionally, Dress Down Days are announced. On these days,
students may wear clothes other than daily dress code to school and for
physical education. Although “casual and comfortable” is the goal, cloth-
ing that is ripped, torn, overly revealing, or displays an inappropriate
message is not permitted at any time. Please see attachment at the end
of this book.
Educational Accommodations
Chase Collegiate School is not a special needs school and is not
equipped to provide individualized educational programs for students
with severe physical, cognitive or mental disabilities. The School does
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reason-
able accommodations for known disabilities to assist a student in meet-
ing the academic and behavioral performance standards of the School.
Students needing such accommodations should advise the child’s
Division Head, and the School will undertake an interactive process,
involving the student's parents, health care providers, and School faculty
and staff to determine appropriate accommodations. Such accommoda-
tions may include restructuring work assignments, and modifying the
testing environment. No accommodation shall fundamentally alter the
School's educational program, and all students, regardless of disability, will
be held to the School's standards for academic achievement and personal
conduct.
Maintaining Household Information
Family and household information as well as student grades and
comments are kept on a secure database known as “PCR.” Parents and
students (grades 6 – 12) have access to this information through a secure
log-in from the school’s web site. This information is not published to
the web or publicly available to anyone other than family members who
have both a unique log-in and password. Changes in household infor-
mation (address, phone contact numbers, etc.) may be submitted to the
school through the family’s site. (Changes must be noted and approved
by a school official before becoming part of the data base.) Students in
grades 6 – 12 use their access to the secure sight to view daily assign-
ments that teachers have posted. When a family or student leaves the
school that account is eliminated.
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Harassment Policy
It is the policy (and one of our Major School Rules) of Chase
Collegiate School that any form of harassment is forbidden, whether by
students, School employees, or volunteers subject to the control of the
School. Students, School employees and volunteers are expected to
adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful of the rights of stu-
dents. Any student, employee or volunteer who engages in conduct pro-
hibited by this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and
including dismissal.This policy prohibits sexual harassment as well as
other forms of harassment based on discrimination, in accordance with
our non-discrimination statement.Therefore, this harassment policy
includes but is not limited to conduct harassment based on race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orienta-
tion, physical or mental disability, or age.While it is difficult to define
harassment precisely, it includes unwelcome, hostile, or offensive conduct
that discriminates against an individual or interferes with his or her right
to a safe environment at the School. Harassment includes conduct and
situations when:
1. submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used
and/or threatened to be used as a basis for making any educational
or employment decision; or
2. such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering
with a student’s academic performance or creating an intimidating,
hostile or offensive educational environment. Although not an
exhaustive list, the following are examples of the type of conduct
prohibited by this policy against harassment:
A. Statements or other conduct indicating that a student’s
submission to, or rejection of, sexual overtures or advances will
affect the student’s grades and/or other academic progress.
B. Unwelcome attention and/or advances of a sexual nature,
including requests for sexual favors, verbal comments, leering
and physical touching.
C. Display of sexually suggestive objects, or use of sexually
suggestive, obscene, or discriminatory comments, invitations,
letters, notes, slurs, jokes, pictures, cartoons, epithets or gestures.
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 D. Language or behavior that is hostile, insulting, or inflammatory
regarding a person’s race, ethnicity, religion, or gender, including
insults based on gender stereotypes.
Harassment detracts significantly from our respectful community of
learners.This policy prohibits all verbal or physical conduct that is rea-
sonably considered to create a hostile environment for another individ-
ual at the School.The School does not tolerate any type of harassment
under any circumstances. A person who believes he/she is or has been
the victim of harassment is encouraged to report it to the Assistant
Head, Division Head or the Head of School. He or she will be asked to
make a report in writing.
In appropriate circumstances, due to the age of the student making
the complaint, a parent or school administrator may be permitted to
complete a report on the student’s behalf. Each report will be immedi-
ately and thoroughly investigated. At the conclusion of any investigation,
the Head of School will determine the validity of the report and the
action to be taken. Such action will be consistent with Divisional and
School policy and may include a formal apology, suspension, dismissal
and/or referral to legal authorities.
The School will not tolerate any reprisals or retaliation that occur
as a result of the good faith reporting of charges of harassment, and/or
participation in a harassment investigation. Any such reprisals or retalia-
tion will result in disciplinary action against the retaliator, up to and
including dismissal from the School.
Health Center/Nurse
The nurse is on duty daily. Parents must complete a medication
dispensing form and give the prescriptive or non-prescriptive medication
to the nurse so it can be kept and dispensed to the student in the Health
Center according to directions. Students are not permitted to have
any medication in their possession. Parents are requested to report
to the nurse any illness in their family that might be contagious.
Children who have a fever, stomach virus, or other contagious illness
should remain symptom free for twenty four hours before returning to
school. Further, parents are responsible for completing all required
health forms and for arranging required physical examinations before
classes begin.The physical exam is required of all entering students and
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of all returning students every other year except those Middle and
Upper School students who are participating in athletics, for whom it is
required annually.
Connecticut health regulations require that all children have the
following immunizations before attending classes: measles, rubella, polio,
mumps, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis.
Inclement Weather/School Closings
In the event of inclement weather, the School usually follows the
local public school decision regarding cancellation of classes, delayed
openings and early dismissal. However, the School reserves the right to
make independent decisions in this regard.
Information is posted on the School’s website. Also, a selection of
local radio and television stations (WFSB-3,WVIT-30, and WTNH-8)
announce cancellations, delayed openings and early dismissals. Parents
are encouraged to listen carefully when weather conditions appear
uncertain.
Although the interruptions caused by inclement weather do have
an effect on the planned academic program, the faculty is able to com-
pensate by rearranging material and rescheduling time to keep the cur-
riculum on course. Should we experience an unusual number of clos-
ings, the administration reserves the right to edit the school calendar.
Lunch, Snacks and Nutrition
A balanced, nutritional luncheon meal is provided to students every
day as part of the School’s tuition. Daily menu items include but are not
limited to a salad bar, fruit basket, soup, various
breads and sandwich meats, and a hot entrée with vegetables. Parents
and guests are welcome at lunch, however we ask that you advise your
child’s administrative assistant at least 24 hours prior to your visit.
A snack is provided to all students during the school day. It is not
designed to be a substitute for a meal. Students are not to bring snacks
or other food to School or to the Dining Room. Dietary needs dictated
by medical conditions should be made known to the school nurse and
the Division Head so that reasonable accommodations can be made.
Every effort is made by our faculty and staff to make our campus “nut
free.” Nuts or products made with or including nuts should not be sup-
plied to students for field trips, class celebrations, or otherwise be
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brought onto campus.
Parents’ Association/Volunteers
The Parents’ Association supports the overall mission and values of
Chase Collegiate School as it strives for excellence in education. It
endeavors to enhance the academic, cultural and social development of
its students. The Parents’ Association is committed to fostering a strong
sense of community and shared purpose among all constituencies –
administration, faculty, parents, students, trustees and local community. It
strives to protect the tradition, while encouraging innovation and sup-
porting the continued growth of the school and its students.
All parents who have children enrolled in Chase Collegiate are
members of the Parents’ Association. Members are encouraged to vol-
unteer in areas where they will most benefit the School and students.
Meetings of the Parents’ Association take place once a month by divi-
sion. All members of the Parents’ Association are welcomed to attend
any meeting. The list of Parents’ Association Officers and Class Sponsors
can be found on the Chase website.
Parking and Traffic Procedures
Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up are busy times on the
campus. For the SAFETY of all students, we ask that these procedures be
firmly adhered to.
LOWER SCHOOL:
Parents of students in grades Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 and
Middle and Upper School students who carpool with Lower School stu-
dents and enter the West Entrance (Chase Parkway) will take an imme-
diate right hand turn and follow straight along the driveway to the
Lower School carpool lane. Parents who enter the East Entrance (across
from Exit 18) will follow driveway and take left into the carpool lane.
Please wait in line and remain in your vehicle while in the driveway to
ensure the safety of your child. Exit onto Oronoke Road AM drop off is
by Camp Hall. Afternoon pickup for grades K-5 is at Camp Hall and
Pre-K3 and PreK-4 is at the Pre-School building.
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Grades 6 – 8 parents who enter the campus by the West Entrance –
Chase Parkway will make an immediate right hand turn to enter the
carpool lane. Turn left and follow toward the Centennial Library to
drop-off or pick-up a student. Parents who enter from the East
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Entrance: (across from the Exit 18 ramp) will follow the driveway lane
around the Main Parking Lot and then follow toward the Centennial
Library to drop-off or pick-up a student. Please wait in line and in your
vehicle in the driveway to ensure the safety of all students. Following
pick-up, vehicles may either turn left to exit at the Chase Parkway/West
Main Street traffic light or proceed straight to exit at the East Entrance
traffic light opposite the Exit 18 ramp.
Caution: For safety reasons, parents should not drop students off outside
of the carpool lanes and have students cross traffic.
UPPER SCHOOL:
Grades 9-12 parents and students use the Goss Field House parking
lot for drop-off, pick-up, and parking. Entering and exiting campus
should occur at the traffic light opposite the Exit 18 ramp. Take a left
upon entering campus and follow driveway to the Goss field house. The
access road to the west of the Upper School is for use by school person-
nel or emergency response teams only.
Buses:
All buses enter campus and proceed to the courtyard in front of the
Saint Margaret’s Hall where drop-off and pick-up occurs. No other
vehicles are allowed in this courtyard area. If you wish to bring
your child into his or her classroom, please park your vehicle in the
Main Parking Lot and proceed safely into the School.The area behind
the Kindergarten building is reserved for staff members who work in
this area of the campus. Kindergarten parents should use the Main
Parking Lot.
Payment of Bills/Re-enrollment
The Business Office establishes the schedule for tuition payments.
Questions concerning the monthly statement should be directed to the
Business Office. Payments more than thirty days past due are subject to
a late payment fee, and the School reserves the right to require the stu-
dent to withdraw. Delinquent accounts will also jeopardize enrollment
at the School for the subsequent year, the determination of final grades,
graduation participation, and financial aid awards.
In January, the Admissions Office sends out re-enrollment contracts
to the parents of all students in good standing, provided that the family
has met all financial obligations to the School. It is expected that stu-
dents have demonstrated success and that reasonable projections about
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continued success can be made. Careful review of students’ progress is
made following the third, fifth, and eighth grade years. The following
information is used in assessing the likelihood of a child’s success in
Chase Collegiate School’s program:
- teacher observation,
- the student’s record of academic progress in all subject areas,
- determination that the child is reading at grade level,
- a review of any standardized or psycho-educational testing
results, and
- the consistency of parental support of a child’s learning.
Summer work may be a condition of continuation at the School.
That decision is arrived at in consultation with teachers, the Division
Head, and parents.
The School believes that a positive and constructive working rela-
tionship between the School and a student's parents (or other persons
responsible for the student) is essential to the fulfillment of the School's
mission. The School reserves the right to deny continued or re-enroll-
ment to any student if the School reasonably concludes that the actions
of a parent (or other person responsible for the student) are inconsistent
with the maintenance of such a positive and constructive working rela-
tionship, or if the School concludes that the actions of the parent (or
other person responsible for the student) interfere with the School's
accomplishment of its educational purposes.
Safe Homes
Safe Homes is a Chase Collegiate School sponsored program. The
parents who have signed the pledge have vowed to supervise youths in
their homes and to not knowingly serve or allow alcohol to be con-
sumed by anyone under the legal drinking age, or to allow the use of
drugs or any other illegal substances by anyone.
The Safe Homes program is an important part of the parent and
student body. It will not work if taken lightly. We must communicate
and be AWARE. The School is not responsible for private parties or
activities planned by students and/or parents. Parents are always advised
to confirm with parents who host students that adult chaperones will be
present and responsible for activities not sponsored by the School.
A Parent’s Pledge for Safe Homes
• I will SUPERVISE youth gatherings in my home.
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• I will not KNOWINGLY ALLOW parties or gathering in my
home when I am not home.
• I will not KNOWINGLY SERVE or ALLOW alcohol to be
CONSUMBED by under-age guests, and I will not ALLOW
drugs or any other illegal substances to be CONSUMED by
anyone.
• I have DISCUSSED this pledge with my/our child/children.
Families who participate in the Safe Homes program are
indicated in the School Directory with a small symbol.
The School Store – The Dugout
School supplies, and school/spirit clothing items are sold in the
Dugout. All purchases can be paid with cash, check or charged to a
school account.The Dugout is located on the ground floor of the St.
Margaret’s Hall and is operated by parent and student volunteers.
Smoke-Free Campus
Chase Collegiate School is a smoke-free campus. Smoking or the
use of tobacco products is not permitted.
Student Support Services
Student Support Services provides academic and social-emotional
support for students throughout the three divisions. Learning specialists
and a school counselor staff this department. The team is interdiscipli-
nary, which allows for the broadest consideration of a student’s present
difficulty and the most considered triage of that student. Referrals to a
member of the department are generated by students themselves, their
parents, teachers or administrators. When a student is referred to the
department, a member of the team confers with the referring source to
determine the nature of the difficulty. Students are, when deemed
appropriate, then observed within the classroom, conversations are initi-
ated with teachers and academic records may be reviewed. Members of
the department, with consent from a parent, may informally assess a
child to determine the nature of an academic difficulty, but all psycho-
educational evaluations are outsourced and the parent initiates this
process with guidance from a member of the team. Testing may be pur-
sued privately or through the PPT process in the town of residence of
the student. Upon completion of an evaluation, the results are reviewed
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sonable and possible within the context of the School’s curriculum.
Learning specialists may provide individual sessions to address organiza-
tional issues, study skills or academic remediation as recommended in
the evaluation. A member of the department also teaches daily a
Language Skills class for seventh and eighth graders who need language
support. Upper School students may access the Learning Center on a
regularly scheduled or a as needed basis. The School counselor is avail-
able for short-term counseling or crisis intervention but students need-
ing ongoing therapy are required, to seek counseling outside of the
School.
Technology Policy
The School maintains and makes available technology to students
and faculty for a wide range of applications. All users of the campus
network and equipment are reminded that with access comes responsi-
bility.The workstations and related peripherals are School property, and
unlike home computers, which can be personally configured, the School
computers are set up for the use of the entire community, not individu-
als. School technology is not to be used in ways that might adversely
affect the work, privacy, and access of other users. These computer sys-
tems are business and educational tools. As such, they are made available
to students in the School for education related uses only.
Terms and Conditions:
• Access to computers is provided to the School community as a
tool to complete school related projects and assignments only.
Priority will be given to scheduled classes in the computer labs.
• Technology users may not install software of any type, including
games, to individual computers or to the school network. Only
software licensed to the school may be used on any campus
computer.
• Deletions, additions, or any modifications to the Windows desk
top are not allowed. Users may not modify any hardware or
operating systems settings that would change the appearance or
operation of the computers or network.
• All technology users must respect the work of other students
and faculty by not accessing, modifying, or deleting the files
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of others.
• Optical scanners are provided for materials directly related to
school assignments only. Students may not scan or print any
other materials.
• Technology users must respect copyright laws that protect
software owners, artists, and writers. Plagiarism in any form will
not be tolerated. This applies to all forms of electronic media
including, but not limited to electronic encyclopedias, image
files, and sound files.
• While using the Internet and e-mail systems, students and adults
must follow the accepted rules of network etiquette and
conduct themselves in a responsible, ethical, and polite manner.
Students may not transmit, receive, submit, or publish any
defamatory, abusive, obscene, threatening, harassing or potentially
dangerous material. Any user encountering such material
whether intentionally or not, must notify a teacher or supervisor
immediately. If no one is available at the time, the user is
obligated to sign off the Internet and/or e-mail system.
• Technology users will minimize the use of the printers and
print only school-related materials, except with explicit
permission.
• Food or drink should not be brought into computer labs or to
the desktop of computers on campus. Equipment must not be
used in a dangerous manner that could result in damage.
• Internet use may be monitored and/or restricted according to
the policies outlined by the school administration. Policies are
subject to review; users will be notified about any changes to
these policies.
• Technology users will not use the computer systems for any
illegal purpose.
Violation of any of the regulations above shall be
considered a violation of the Chase Collegiate School
Code of Conduct and may result in disciplinary actions
that include but are not limited to removal of all
computer privileges, suspension or expulsion.
Monitoring
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tems just as they are in a classroom or a school hallway. Communications
on the computer systems are often public in nature and general school
rules for behavior and communications apply. It is expected that users
will comply with the School's standards and will act in a responsible and
legal manner, at all times in accordance with the School's standards, and
state and federal laws.
It is important that students and parents understand that the School,
as the owner of the computer systems, intends to monitor and review the use of
these computer systems in an effort to ensure that users engage only in
appropriate uses. The School will monitor and review in a limited fash-
ion, but will do so as needed to maximize utilization of the computer
systems for educational purposes.
As part of monitoring and reviewing, the School will retain the
capacity to bypass any individual password of a student or other user.
The system's security aspects, such as personal passwords and the message delete
function for E-Mail, can be bypassed for these purposes. The School's ability
to monitor and review is not restricted or neutralized by these devices.
The monitor and review process also includes oversight of Internet site
access and of document downloading and printing.
Therefore, all users must be aware that they should not have any expec-
tation of personal privacy in the use of these computer systems.
Reporting Misconduct
Anyone who is aware of problems with, or misuse of these comput-
er systems, or has a question regarding the proper use of these computer
systems, should report this to his or her teacher or Division Head imme-
diately. Most importantly, the School urges any student who receives any
harassing, threatening, intimidating or other improper message through
the computer system to report this immediately. It is the School's poli-
cy that no student should be required to tolerate such treatment, regard-
less of the identity of the sender of the message. Please report these events!
Telephone and Cell Phone Use Policy
With permission, students may use a telephone located in
Administrative Offices. It should only be used to call family, settle trans-
portation issues, or emergencies.
Some parents today view their child's cell phone as an important
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link for family security and convenience. Some students today view their
cell phones the way many children a generation ago viewed their bicycle
as an instrument of independence and as a way to connect with friends.
Chase's policy on mobile phones recognizes both impulses and makes
appropriate allowances to possess a wireless communications device
while on school property or in attendance at a school function.The pol-
icy requires that phones be shut off at all times while a student is in a
building or engaged on a field trip, but students can carry their phones
in their lockers, purses, backpacks, athletic bags or pockets. If a phone is
used during the school day anywhere other than outside or in designat-
ed interior spots, or if a mobile phone rings during class, disciplinary
consequences may occur. "Forgetting" to turn off the cell phone is not
an excuse. If an unusually urgent call during school hours is expected, a
student may leave their cell phone with the Division Administrative
Assistant. No use of cell phone photographs is permitted during the
school day.
At Chase, the policy permits the legitimate use of mobile phones
while preventing possible temptations to cheat in class and photographic
invasions of privacy. Chase reserves the prerogative of changing this
policy at any time as technology advances.
• Use of a cell phone during a test (i.e. text messaging) will be
considered cheating and a breach of our Honor Code; disciplinary
action will be taken.
• If a student has a cell phone taken by a teacher more than once,
the Dean of Students or Division Head will contact a parent and
the parent must retrieve the phone on campus.
• The cell phone policy differs among the three divisions in the
following ways:
Lower School
Students may bring a cell phone to school, but it must be kept in the
“off ” setting and placed in the student’s locker during the school day
and any school related events. Phone calls may be placed and received
from the Lower School Office. There is no cellular phone use during
After Care. All calls may be placed and received from the phone in the
After Care classroom or from the School provided cell phone.
Middle School
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Cellular phones must be kept in the “off ” setting during the school day
and during any school related events. Students may use their cell phones
in the Middle School office during the hours of 8:00AM and 3PM.
LOWER SCHOOL
Upper School Policies & Procedures
Cell phone and other communication device use is not permitted in
school buildings except in administrative offices.We expect the use of
these devices during the school day to be limited in length and not A Message from
interfering with the sanctity of the academic environment on campus; Patricia Belle Calcagni, The Lower School Head
‘walking and talking’ is not permitted. The Lower School Mission Statement
After School Care Program
Transcripts and School Records Arrival/Dismissal
Student records are maintained in the Division Office. Attendance
Contents include admissions applications, transcripts from previous Back-to-School Night
schools, progress reports, and report cards. Access to student files is Birthday Party Celebrations
restricted to faculty and staff within the Division and to the Head of Buses
School. Due to the confidential nature of medical records, those are Communication
maintained in the Health Center with access restricted to the nurse and Decorum
the Head of School. Field Trips
Student records are available for parental review. Parents who Homework
would like to review their child’s file must submit their request in Intramural Program
writing with 24 hours notice to arrange an appointment with the Division Lunch, Snacks and Nutrition
Head. A request that records be sent to another school must be sent in Morning Meeting
writing to the student’s Divisional Office. Nurse/Health Center
In an effort to provide a safe and secure environment, parents or Parent-Teacher Conferences
guardians may be required to provide the School with copies or official Progress Reports/Trimester Reports
court documents designating official guardianship or custody of a child. Recess/Outdoor Play
This information is kept strictly confidential and is only used to clarify Remember: Respect, Responsibility and Resourcefulness
communication and travel arrangements for individual children. A Student Support Services
child’s name on all official school documents and public listings will be Supplies
consistent with his/her name as identified in those records. Every Chase Teacher/Classroom Assignments
Collegiate School family has secure access to their child’s/children’s aca- Telephones/Cellular phones
demic records and household information through the School’s website. Testing and Assessment
Middle and Upper School students are also given unique and secure
log-ins and passwords so that they may view a calendar of current
assignments and their academic record.

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Message from the Lower School Head
The Handbook is designed to assist parents who have children in
our Lower School. It explains policies and procedures to help your
child. Every school day will be centered on our School’s mission and
our Lower School motto: Respect, Responsibility and
Resourcefulness.
We will continue to focus on the attributes that make our Lower
School so special; our efforts are centered on helping each child
develop solid academic skills, self-awareness and emotional resiliency.
Our Lower School is a place where children can take risks, be imagi-
native, and learn how to use their abilities. In our organized, positive
and nurturing environment, children and teachers share school days
filled with the excitement of learning.
As 2009 begins, our Lower School faculty is engaged in fulfilling
our goals for the current school year and planning for an exciting and
invigorating 2009-2010 school year.We thank you for enriching our
lives each day, and we are committed to making your child’s year in
Chase Collegiate School a terrific one.
Communication is the keystone for your child’s educational jour-
ney. Please read this Handbook carefully and refer to it during the
year. Call me if I can answer any questions about the information it
contains.
The Lower School Mission Statement
The Lower School at Chase Collegiate School is a nurturing
community dedicated to the education of young children in the inde-
pendent school tradition. As educators, we guide the development of
the whole child and respect individual differences. Together we build
a solid foundation for learning, a sense of personal responsibility and a
connection to the world.
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Lower School
Policies and Procedures
After School Care Program
An after-school program in Camp Hall is available for children in
grades pre-kindergarten through eight from 3:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The program offers a combination of educational and recreational
activities and provides a nurturing and safe setting beyond the normal
school day.These activities are coordinated by the Director of After
School Programs. Fees are assessed at an hourly rate and will appear
on a monthly statement. Lower and Middle School students may not
remain on campus after school in an unsupervised activity or location.
Students must be picked up as soon as their scheduled activity is
concluded. A child who has not been picked up ten minutes after the
activity ends will be escorted to the After School Program by the
supervising adult and will be charged at the hourly supervision rate.
Arrival/Dismissal
Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:10 p.m. Students who
arrive between 7:15 and 7:45 a.m. should report to the Main Lobby
of Camp Hall. Students will be dismissed from there to their class-
rooms. Students arriving after 7:45 a.m. should go directly to the
classrooms. In grades 1-5, children who arrive at their classrooms after
8:00 a.m. are marked tardy and should verify their arrival with the
Lower School Administrative Assistant.
Parents are asked to park in the Main Parking Lot only to
escort their children to the classrooms. Parents may leave children at
designated drop-off points between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m. A faculty
member will meet students who are dropped off during that time
period. Students who ride buses will be discharged in the upper lot
and walk to the buildings as a group. Safety dictates all traffic rules. At
dismissal, Lower School students are escorted to buses/car pool areas
by the faculty. Parents are asked to remain in their cars in the line;
children will be brought to their car. Students are not allowed to
walk to the parking lots unaccompanied. Middle School siblings may
wait with Lower School children at car pool and will be escorted to
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cars as needed. At the beginning of the year, parents will be asked to
designate those adults with whom their child may leave school.
Changes to those arrangements must be received in writing or by
phone or e-mail by the Division Office no later than 9:00 a.m. To e-
mail your changes: ibelden@chasemail.org or bcalcagni@chasemail.org.
Phone messages should be left at 203-236-9510.
Unless they are enrolled in the After School Program or are with
their parents or a faculty member, students may not remain on campus
past 3:30 p.m. Parents must understand that the School cannot be
responsible for students who are not attending a supervised after-school
activity. After 3:30 p.m. children will be directed to the After School
Program and a fee assigned.
Attendance
Parents are asked to call the Lower School office (236-9510) prior
to 9:00 a.m. if their child is absent.We can arrange for homework
assignments for absent students. After 2:00 p.m. work will be available
on the table in the Camp Hall Lobby. Students will be permitted to
make up work missed due to illness, a family emergency, religious
observances, or other legitimate reasons as determined by the Head of
Lower School.
If parents know of an absence in advance, they must send
that information, in writing, to the Head of Lower School. The
school calendar for the upcoming year is sent with re-enrollment con-
tracts. Families are responsible for checking the calendar for dates that
school is in session. We request that vacations be scheduled during the
provided holidays so that they do not interfere with the child’s regular
school schedule. We believe that there is no substitute for a child being
actively present in school, and we cannot duplicate experiences or les-
sons that are missed. When the Lower School Head has been advised in
advance of a planned absence, the Lower School Head will decide if
assignments may be completed while the student is away from school.
Students with 20 or more absences may jeopardize their promotion
to the next grade or their enrollment contract renewal.
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Back-to-School Night
This special night in the early fall has been designed just for par-
ents; children do not attend this event. It is an informative evening
that that focuses on classroom-based sessions. Usually scheduled for
late September, it is a time to talk with teachers about classroom rou-
tines, curriculum, texts/materials and special projects.There is also
time to hear from our subject area specialists about their programs and
plans. Parents are asked to make every effort to join us.
Birthday Party Celebrations
A birthday celebration is an important event in a child’s life, and
we feel it is important to include everyone in the grade in these spe-
cial celebrations. For celebrations outside of the school day, invitations
must be sent via the U. S. Mail. While mailing lists other than The
School Directory cannot be provided, the Division Head would be
happy to address and mail invitations to Lower School students whose
addresses do not appear in the Directory. For those parties that begin
at the close of the school day, we ask that children be picked up as
usual and transported to the event by their parents. Please do not
bring gifts into Lower School buildings.
Recognition of birthdays happens at our Lower School Morning
Meeting as well as in individual classrooms. We ask that you consult
your child's teacher before making any plans. Children may bring in a
small treat to share with their classmates. Fruit, cheese, small packages
of pretzels, popcorn, cookies or cupcakes are appropriate. Please do
not bring goody bags or large portions of other types of food.
Every effort is made by our faculty and staff to make our campus “nut
free.” Nuts or products made with or including nuts should not be
supplied to students for field trips, class celebrations, or otherwise be
brought onto campus.
Buses
Children riding buses are expected to remain seated and observe
all rules for good conduct that apply in the classroom. At the discre-
tion of the Lower School Head, misconduct on the bus will result in
the loss of bus privileges. Please contact the Business Office for infor-
mation regarding bus schedules and fees.
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Communication
Communication between home and school is a vital part of our
community. Lower School telephone, voice mail, fax and e-mail
addresses are printed in the school directory and can be found on the
School web site. Although we welcome your calls and messages,
please understand that teachers may not access their voice/e-mail until
after the close of the school day. Therefore, all changes to dismissal
and/or child care arrangements must be received by the Lower School
Administrative Assistant by phone or in writing or via e-mail prior to
9:00 a.m.
In grades PreK through grade 3, a Gray Envelope is sent home
with your child’s work on Wednesday of each week. Please sign the
envelope and return it to school each week on Thursday morning. A
weekly letter from the Lower School Head is sent electronically along
with information on upcoming programs, newsletters, and classroom
news. Parents’ Association news can be found on the website.
Decorum
Students are reminded regularly that running, shouting, or loud
conversations in the building are disruptive to the environment.
Chewing gum is not allowed at School. Good table manners and
acceptable social conversation at lunch are required.
Dress Code
See policy in the All-school section pages 13-14.
Field Trips
Field trips constitute an important part of the Lower School pro-
gram and all students are strongly encouraged to participate. In con-
sidering field trips for classrooms or grades, teachers take great care to
evaluate the value of, and the contribution made by, a trip to the cur-
riculum. Time, mode of transportation and cost are also factors in our
decision to engage in field experiences with the children.
Trips are noted on the monthly school calendars. However,
sometimes circumstances beyond our control necessitate a change of
time or date. Individual permission forms will be sent home in
advance of each trip and must be returned by the date specified. No
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peanuts or peanut products may be brought on field trips.
In Pre-kindergarten - Grade 3, parents are welcomed as chaper-
ones, but it is important to note we cannot always honor all requests
to accompany your child’s class on a trip. The selection of chaperones
for individual trips is left to the discretion of the classroom teachers.
Homework
Homework is one component of a child’s education. Homework
reinforces the concepts taught in class, encourages personal responsi-
bility, develops time management skills and helps to prepare children
for future academic endeavors. The Lower School faculty believes it is
part of a child’s journey through school.
Although no formal homework is given in Pre-kindergarten and
Kindergarten, we do encourage regular opportunities for reading to
and with your children. In grades 1-5, homework is assigned in addi-
tion to the expectation of shared and independent reading. For
guidelines pertaining to make up work, parents are referred to the sec-
tion Attendance. Lower School practices include two types of home-
work as follows:
Short-term assignments are to be completed by the next day or
during the week. They reinforce recent instruction and provide
teachers with immediate feedback about student progress.
Long-term assignments or projects are spread over a number of
days or weeks. This type is outlined and explained in class and may
be worked on in school or at home. Long-term projects also include
those initiated by a student as an Independent Study Project.
Intramural Program
Chase offers a Lower School Intramural Sports Program. All stu-
dents in grades 3, 4 and 5 are welcome to take part in this coed team
experience. Designed for children of all abilities, the program offers
players the opportunity to learn technical skills and sportsmanship as
well as engage in healthy exercise in this friendly competition envi-
ronment. Each year the type of games vary, but may include soccer,
basketball, capture-the-flag, bowling, tennis, kickball etc. Information
about registration for the intramural program is sent home via the
grey envelope. Any parents interested in volunteering may contact the
Director of the Intramural Program at 236-9482.
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Lunch, Snacks and Nutrition
Lunch is served to Lower School students (K-5) in the Garthwait
Dining Room each day. A balanced, nutritional meal is served family
style, including a salad bar, fruit basket, soup, various breads, and a hot
entrée. Students in Pre-kindergarten bring their own lunches and eat
in the classroom with their teachers. In the dining room, children are
seated at mixed-age tables headed by a faculty member.Table assign-
ments are made by the Head of Lower School and are changed every
three weeks so that our sense of community can be strengthened.
Nutritious snacks are provided for all students by the Dining
Service and delivered to the classrooms every day. Each teacher desig-
nates a break time and students are encouraged to enjoy the daily
selection.There is no additional charge for these snacks, or for those
offered children in the After School Program. Students are not per-
mitted to bring snacks from home.
We welcome parents and guests at lunch; however we ask that
you contact the Lower School Administrative Assistant by phone or in
writing or via e-mail with 24 hours notice.
Dietary needs dictated by medical conditions should be made
known to the school nurse and the Division Head so that accommo-
dations can be made. Nuts or products made with or including nuts
should not be supplied to students for field trips, class celebrations, or
otherwise be brought onto campus.
Morning Meeting
One morning each week, we gather as a division to share stories,
tell tales, recognize birthdays, sing songs and laugh together.This is a
tradition in Lower School, and it has proven a wonderful way of cele-
brating individual and group successes.We begin with the Pledge of
Allegiance and our gathering song, Simple Gifts. Students present a
variety of completed classroom activities or contribute some special
news. Adults from the wider school community often attend and
share happenings from across campus. We exit singing and ready to
begin our classroom activities. Morning Meeting is a constructive
way to engender a sense of community. Parents are welcome to join
us.
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Nurse/Health Center
The nurse is on duty daily. Parents must complete a medica-
tion dispensing form and give the prescriptive or non-prescriptive
medication to the nurse so it can be kept and dispensed to the student
in the Health Center according to directions. Students are not permit-
ted to have any medication in their possession. Parents are requested
to report to the nurse any illness in their family that might be conta-
gious. Children who have a fever, stomach virus, or other
contagious illness should remain symptom free for twenty
four hours before returning to school. Further, parents are
responsible for completing all required health forms and for arranging
required physical examinations before classes begin.
In Lower School, if a child is ill he/she is sent to the Division
Head who will telephone the nurse and she will come to the class-
room. If she cannot, an adult will escort the child to the Health
Center.When warranted, the nurse will telephone the parent and
request the parent come to take the child home. The child may not
call the parent directly to be taken home.
Connecticut health regulations require that all children have the
following immunizations before attending classes: measles, rubella,
polio, mumps, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis.
To assure the safety of the students, the foods offered in
Garthwait Dining Hall and for snacks during the day are “nut free” to
the best of our knowledge. In order to enforce our policy of strict
avoidance, we are requesting that you do not send in snacks for class-
room activities, parties and/or school events that may contain nuts,
traces of nuts or nut products. Please read carefully the ingredient list
on store-bought foods, especially baked goods and candy. If you are
unsure about any of the ingredients, please call the nurse before send-
ing in the food.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences, both formal and informal, are valu-
able opportunities for communication between school and home.
Informal conferences are conducted on a regular basis and teachers
welcome your telephone call, e-mail and/or request for a personal
meeting. Throughout the year, three formal conference days serve to
maintain an ongoing dialogue and support the written reports that are
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sent home at the close of each trimester. Conference appointments
are scheduled by the Lower School Administrative Assistant with call
dates and times published in late summer, fall and mid-winter. All
families take advantage of these wonderful opportunities to know
their child’s teacher better and to remain abreast of their child’s
progress in school.
Progress Reports
For the fall and winter terms, student progress is reported at our
scheduled parent-teacher conferences. Students in Grades 3, 4, and 5
attend part of the conference with their parents.
At the close of each term, teachers prepare a comprehensive
Trimester Report for every child. These reports document student
progress throughout the trimester and are geared to reflect mastery of
core expectations as well as personal growth.The format of the
Trimester Report includes expectation checklists followed by topic
narratives, updates on work habits, progress on goals and summaries
from each of the subject area specialists.
In Pre-kindergarten – Grade 4, our program is a non-graded
one. In the third trimester of fourth grade, children receive grades on
projects, tests and some assignments.This serves as an introduction to
the system used in Grade 5 where children receive numerical grades.
This is consistent with the Middle School program.
Throughout the year we emphasize growth and personal respon-
sibility, and teachers conference with students regularly about their
work and about individual/personal goals.
Recess/Outdoor Play
We consider recess and outdoor play an important part of social
development. It is during the supervised but unstructured play at
recess time that children develop successful peer skills, learn to com-
promise and understand the value of negotiation. Children are
observed in their play from a short distance at all times and are assisted
with conflict resolution as needed. Within the safe confines of our
campus and playgrounds, children are granted the distance they need
as they learn to get along with each other.
At every grade level, children go to recess every day possible –
even cold days. Please dress your child for the changeable New
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England weather. All children will go out for recess unless your
physician or the school nurse advises us otherwise.
Respect, Responsibility and Resourcefulness
In conjunction with the Chase Collegiate School Mission
Statement, we care about how we treat each other and work to
engender a common view of ethical behavior.
Our guiding theme of Respect, Responsibility and Resourcefulness
helps to move us from mission to action.
As teachers and learners, we are expected to be civil in our rela-
tions with others and take them seriously. Everyone is expected to be
a productive, contributing member of the Lower School community
and conduct himself or herself in a way that is open, fair and trust-
worthy. We acknowledge the needs of others, respect the truth, accept
responsibility for our decisions and demonstrate caring and compas-
sion. Students are encouraged to be courteous, prepared and involved
in their own learning.
Student Support Services
In Lower School, we understand that all children do not learn in
the same way or at the same pace, and that all learners bring individ-
ual strengths to their school experience. Academic success provides
children with opportunities to build genuine self-esteem and the
responsibility for achieving that success is shared among teachers, stu-
dents and parents. All teachers endeavor to structure lessons and class-
room-based activities that celebrate individual gifts and support areas
of weakness.
However, some children may need additional assistance to
achieve their highest potential. A Lower School teacher, who may
suggest academic support for a child, would first discuss the matter
with parents and the Division Head.
Supplies
A list of necessary school supplies is sent to each family in
August, and is posted on the School website. These supplies should be
carried to school on the first day of classes. The School provides text-
books and workbooks for all students in Lower School.
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 School supplies, spirit items, and athletic clothing are sold in the
“Dugout,” which is located on the ground floor level of the St.
Margaret’s Hall. Purchases can be paid for with cash or be charged to
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the parent account. Policies & Procedures
Teacher/Classroom Assignments
The placement of students is a most important task and each year Message from the Middle School Head
teachers and administrators work diligently to make appropriate class Academics and Honor Code
assignments for the coming term. Our decisions are made with great Academic Honesty
care and are based on a number of criteria including: teach- Academic Probation
ing/learning style, girl/boy ratios, projected enrollment and the need Advisor
to promote or discourage relationships that contribute to, or detract After School Care Program
from, a child’s development. In short, class rosters are designed to pro- Attendance
vide the best possible grouping for each and every child. Buses

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Communication
Telephones and Cellular Phones Counselor
See complete policy in All-school section page 25. Decorum
Disciplinary Procedures
Testing and Assessment Dress Code
Throughout the year, student learning and progress is measured Early Dismissal/Absences
in a variety of ways. It is our firm belief that great teaching and great Field Trips
assessment go hand-in-hand. Teachers use assessment results to modify “Flex” and “Munch”
or enrich instruction. In Lower School, we strive to balance our Grades
assessments to compare individual achievement with individual poten- Homework
tial and age/grade achievement. Honor Roll
Teachers use various methods to document student success. In Lunch and Nutrition
addition to publisher-produced tests and developmental assessments, Middle School Meeting
we have expanded our use of portfolios, projects and teacher observa- Nurse/Health Center
tion techniques. We have created our own literacy assessments, core Reporting System and Schedule
expectation checklists and learner profiles to better understand how Standardized Testing
our young students learn best. Supplies
Students in grades three, four, and five participate in a testing Tardiness
program developed by the Educational Records Bureau. This stan- Telephones/Cellular Phones
dardized instrument measures student performance in language arts
and mathematics. Results are sent to parents in late summer.

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Message from the Middle School Head
As with other parts of the handbook this section is designed to
be a resource for Middle School families.The information is organ-
ized alphabetically by Middle School terminology, the goal of this
section is to help families anticipate questions and issues that arise
during the school year, you will find many of these policies dovetail
guidelines oulined in the first section of the Handbook.
At Chase Collegiate School, we expect that every member of
the community will appreciate this document as a helpful guide to
the Middle School years. However, the handbook can only clarify the
mission and ethos of the school; you will find your child’s teachers
living and breathing the mission and this handbook everyday.They are
willing and anxious to talk about our program and commitment to
children and their families, and they are knowledgeable about the
subject matter that is taught as well as the joys and tribulations of
these young people.The Middle School faculty encourage you to
engage us in those conversations.
John N. Carpenter
Head of the Middle School
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Middle School
Policies and Procedures
Academics and the Honor Code
The School’s academic program is the backbone of the institu-
tion.Teachers are prepared to work with families throughout the
school year to help students meet the academic standards of the
School.Teachers are available for extra help during free times during
the school day as well as before or after school.
Promotion to the next grade and an invitation to return for the
next academic year are based on the previous year’s performance.The
School is in regular contact with a family if there is a question about
a contract being offered for the coming year.
The Honor Code
Honor is the understanding and practice of what is right and
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just. It fosters the courage to uphold these values in public and in pri-
vate. It is integrity and good judgment. Honor is pride in oneself as
well as respect for others. Honor is an unspoken and unwrittenway of
living that is centered on doing what is right. It is not an individual
way of life, but a way of life of a community. An honorable person
takes responsibility for his or her conduct.
The purpose of the Honor Code is to reinforce the positive val-
ues of Chase Collegiate School. It creates a community of trust
among students and faculty by establishing a set of guidelines for
everyone to follow.The Honor Code is a form of student self-disci-
pline and is used as a teaching toll in the Middle School towards a
goal of greater responsibility and freedom.The Honor Code enhances
our community strives to instill virtue in students to carry with them
throughout life.
At the beginning of each school year, during the first Middle
School Meeting every Middle School student will take the following
pledge:
On my honor, I pledge my academic integrity, honesty,
respect, and sportsmanship to the Chase Collegiate School
community, and I will encourage others to do the same. As
a member of this community I will not lie, cheat, steal or
demonstrate cruelty in any form.
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On exams and other student work requiring the Pledge, the following
shorter version may substitute for the entire pledge:
On my honor, I pledge that this is my own work.
This shorter, affirmative pledge is understood to convey the meaning
of the entire pledge made each year by students at Chase Collegiate
School Middle and Upper Schools.
Throughout the year, in classes, advisories and Middle School
Meetings, the Honor Code is used as a reference and guide for stu-
dents to mature as a member of our community. As they move toward
the Upper School, students use the Honor Code as the backbone of
governing the student body and making decisions about how to pro-
mote and uphold honor everyday.
Academic Honesty
One of the School’s primary missions is to educate students to
make sound moral and ethical judgments. Following the honor code
as a method to teach students to be independent thinkers and workers,
the School expects that any help they receive is appropriate and
acknowledged: that in all areas of academic life students will do their
own work, giving credit to the ideas and help of others.
Cheating
A student is to do his or her own work in and out of school and
should neither give nor receive aid or information for use in home-
work, quizzes, tests or exams.When appropriate and designated by the
teacher, students may receive outside assistance, or work collaboratively
on homework, papers, projects, essays or lab reports. However, under
all circumstances, the School’s plagiarism policy applies.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the copying of another person’s words or ideas and iden-
tifying them as your own and is a violation of the School’s Honor
Code. It includes, but is not limited to the following forms:
• Copying from another student or providing information to
other students knowing that it will be used as the borrower’s
own work;
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• Copying all or part of assigned work from print and/or
electronic sources without acknowledging the source through
footnotes or adequate means of citation and proper quote
structure; rewording the writing of others without giving
proper credit;
• Submitting the same piece of work in more than one class
without the permission of the teacher.
Plagiarism can be avoided if one is careful to do the following:
• Put someone else’s words or ideas in quotation marks and
follow with a citation that indicates the source;
• Summarize or paraphrase in one’s own words and follow
with a citation;
• Understand and follow specific guidelines for citation in each
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discipline, as explained in writing by the instructor.
If you are unsure whether or not to cite a quotation
or an idea, do the following:
• Ask your teacher to explain and clarify well in advance of
completing your final draft;
• Go ahead and cite your source(s) if you have even the
slightest doubt. You can always delete a citation later, but
will be unable to add one.
Research papers and shorter critical analyses ought not consist merely
of a string of quotations and ideas of others, but rather, of the stu-
dent’s interpretation of them.A way to be sure that your own
thoughts are expressed is to introduce in a few sentences the reason(s)
for the quotation’s/idea’s inclusion in the paper; then to characterize
the effect of the quotation/idea on your own thinking and its relation
to your thesis statement. Successful papers combine the student’s thesis
with references to primary and secondary sources that support that
thesis and assist the student in making a persuasive argument to the
audience.
Education of Students
At the first meeting of each academic class, teachers clearly explain
the School’s policy on academic honesty and include this information
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in course handouts.This includes the school’s definition of academic
honesty and consequences of violations.Teachers review the policy as
it applies to their courses and assignments throughout the year,
reminding students to seek clarification when unsure about proper
documentation and procedures. Each division presents programs to
educate students regarding community standards of academic honesty.
Procedures
Should a teacher suspect that a student has committed a violation of
the Academic Honesty Policy, the incident is investigated by the
teacher and the Division Head to determine the facts.The investiga-
tion includes interview(s) with any student(s) involved. Upon reach-
ing a decision, the Division Head recommends to the Head of School
an appropriate consequence.The Division Head informs the student
and parents in writing of the action taken and outlines consequences
for any future infractions.
Penalties
Cheating or plagiarism results in a grade of zero for the assignment.
Penalties may include, but not limited to, academic probation, school
suspension, or dismissal. Incidents resulting in suspension may be
reported to colleges/secondary schools to which students apply.
Academic Probation
Students and parents are notified of serious academic problems
or deficiencies, and a parent conference with the teacher, the advisor,
and the Head of the Middle School is arranged. A student who
receives two or more trimester grades below 70 in major academic
subjects, or one or more failing grades (below 60) may be placed on
academic probation for the remainder of the year or for a designated
period of time. At the end of that period, if the student’s performance
or attitude has not improved substantially, the parents may be required
to withdraw their child from the School.
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Advisor
Students in grades six through eight are assigned an advisor.
Faculty advisors have a small number of students and serve as the
“advocate”for those children. Advisors receive copies of all progress
reports and communications, meet with other faculty to discuss stu-
dent academic and developmental progress, and are responsible for
being the link between home and School. Parents, the student, and
the advisor meet during the formal conferences, scheduled for the fall
and winter. Both student and parents should consider the faculty
advisor as the primary contact person if general questions about either
academics or social life in school arise.
One day during the six day rotation, the advisory meets as a
group.As another peer group for a middle school student, the advisory
is a place for conversations about classes, social concerns, community
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service projects, and other school related topics.
After School Care Program
An after-school program in Camp Hall is available for children
in grades pre-kindergarten through eight from 3:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The program offers a combination of educational and recreational
activities and provides a nurturing and safe setting beyond the normal
school day. These activities are coordinated by the Director of After
School Programs. Fees are assessed at an hourly rate and will appear
on a monthly statement. Lower and Middle School students may not
remain on campus after school in an unsupervised activity or location.
Students must be picked as soon as their scheduled activity is
concluded. A child who has not been picked up ten minutes after the
activity ends will be escorted to the after school program by the
supervising adult and will be charged at the hourly supervision rate.
Students in grades six, seven, and eight who have assigned com-
puter or research project work may use Centennial Library computer
labs after school. A written note is required from the teacher assigning
to project.This note,which should include what time the student has
made arrangements for pick-up, will be given to the Librarian after
school. Upon arriving in the Library, a student must sign in on the
clipboard located on the front desk. Students must understand that it
is both a privilege and responsibility to work independently in the
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Library after school. Should a student abuse the privilege during
his/her time in the Library he/she will be dismissed from the Library
to the after school care program, where a fee will be charged for
supervision. It is important that transportation arrangements be timely
as the Library closes at 5:00 p.m. Students remaining in the Library
after that time will be escorted to the After School Program in Camp
Hall.
Attendance
Classes at the Middle School begin at 8:00 a.m. Students who
arrive between 7:15 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. are to report to the Giguere
Family Recital Hall. Students are dismissed from the Giguere Family
Recital Hall at 7:45 a.m. each morning to report to their advisor.
Students arriving after 7:45 a.m. (and prior to 8:00 a.m.) report
directly to their advisor.
Students who arrive to the school after 8:00 a.m. will be
considered tardy. Prompt arrival is an important first step in the start
of a good school day.We encourage students to arrive at school at
7:45 a.m. to allow time to gather materials for early morning classes.
Starting the day organized sets a good tone for the entire day.
Students are expected to be prepared for the start of the school
day at 8:00 a.m.This means that books and materials for the first
classes of the day should be removed from lockers and locker rooms.
Students who have arrived at School prior to 8:00 a.m. but have not
checked in with his/her advisor and not in advisory may be consid-
ered tardy.
Buses
Bus service is available to many areas at the beginning and end
of the school day. A small number of buses also provides service to
students who are engaged in athletics or after school activities. Free
bus transportation to and from school is available for students living in
the city of Waterbury. In addition, the School contracts for a number
of additional buses to serve surrounding communities. Parents inter-
ested in bus transportation should contact the Business Office for
schedules, routes, and fees.
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Safety dictates all campus traffic rules. Buses and cars follow pat-
terns indicated on the traffic flow charts provided parents at the start
of the school year. Middle School parents who carpool may drop
their children off at the end of the library walkway or at the Lower
School carpool area. Carpool pick up at dismissal may be at either
location. Students are NOT PERMITTED to walk unescorted by
parents into the parking lot.
Students riding in school buses are expected to remain seated
and observe all rules for good conduct which apply in the classroom.
Students who engage in misconduct on the bus will be considered to
have violated the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct, and
will be subject to disciplinary action. Repeated misconduct will result
in loss of bus privileges and possible suspension from the School.
Late buses run for the convenience of those involved with
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after school sports practices, extra help, or other school sponsored
activities. Late buses depart School about 5:15 each day from the St.
Margaret’s Hall small parking lot. Families sign up for available buses
through the Middle School or Business Offices each day. Students in
after school child care programs are eligible to ride these buses.There
is a fee. Please contact the Business Office should you have questions
about schedules or fees.
Communication
Effective communication is critical to each child's education. A
strong link between teachers, parents, and student will avert or solve
many possible problems and facilitate solutions when issues arise.
Beginning with “Back to School Night,” scheduled in early
September, parents and faculty create an on-going communication on
the growth of the Middle School child. A grade level program, meet-
ing with advisor, and contact with classroom teachers all are part of
the Back to School Night.
Formal conferences, which will involve parents, the student, and
classroom teacher or advisor, are scheduled twice during the year
(October and January). Parents (and teachers) are encouraged to
contact advisors for meetings should any question about academic
progress or social issues arise.
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Counselor
A school counselor is employed full time by the School to con-
sult and to work with faculty, students, and parents on important
issues surrounding students’ growth and development. Middle School
students are introduced to the counselor through small group meet-
ings and the Life Skills program, a one trimester length course each
year in the Middle School.The school counselor does not engage in
on-going counseling but acts as a referral resource for students and
families looking for outside testing and evaluation as well as counsel-
ing.
Decorum
Students are regularly reminded that running, shouting, or loud
conversation in the building is disruptive to the environment. Each
teacher outlines the rules for his/her classroom. Students are not to
bring food, including chewing gum, or drink from home to the sec-
ond and third floor classroom areas without permission. Good table
manners and acceptable social conversation at lunch are modeled and
expected.
Dress Code
See policy in the All-school section pages 13-14.
Disciplinary Procedures
Students may be disciplined for conduct on or off school
grounds or at any school-sponsored activity that endangers persons or
property, is disruptive of the educational process of the School, or that
violates the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct, or other pol-
icy or regulation of the School.
We strive on maintain a safe, open, well-mannered, and respect-
ful atmosphere on campus, whether in the classroom, at assemblies, or
on the playing field for sports. Creating good citizens is a critically
important part of our mission.The rules for student behavior are
designed to protect the rights and feelings of each individual, to foster
the development of personal responsibility, and to ensure good order
within the School. Lockers in the St. Margaret’s Hall do not have
locks, meaning that we work on the honor system. Maintaining that
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atmosphere is the responsibility of every School citizen. In our discus-
sions of rules students are told of the importance of taking full
responsibility for their conduct.Their presence in a situation involving
a major infraction can link them with the activity and the disciplinary
action that may follow. Students are expected to take care of them-
selves by immediately dissociating themselves from any situation that
might be construed as a violation of the School’s standards.
An after-school detention is scheduled for every Tuesday and
Thursday afternoon from 3:15 – 4:00. Detention is designed as a dis-
ciplinary action for comparatively minor infractions. Repeated deten-
tions for any reason are a cause for concern and may result in a more
serious punishment.
Students who have been assigned a detention will receive a note
completed by the person assigning the detention as well as the Head
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of the Middle School.That form will be given to students at least one
day in advance of the assigned detention. It becomes the responsibility
of the student to have his/her parent sign the detention slip.At the
end of the school day, students assigned to detention are to report to
the Middle School Office where they will be met by the supervising
teacher. Students will not be excused from detention for rehearsals,
practices,lessons,or make-up sessions.They may, however, attend
these upon the successful completion of the detention. Detention
time may involve “community service work” around the building or
campus or sitting silently in a proctored classroom.
Major infractions may result in an “in-School separation” or sus-
pension from School. If a student is suspended and reinstated, proba-
tionary conditions may exist for the remainder of the year and the
invitation to return for the following year may be withheld until June
when the Administration and faculty review the student’s record.
Repetition of the same or a second major infraction may warrant dis-
missal from the School.
Suspension from School signifies that a student’s conduct cannot
be tolerated with the School and warrants separation from the com-
munity for the period of time of the suspension. Reinstatement fol-
lowing suspension is part of the educational process: a student is rein-
stated with the understanding that he or she has learned from the
experience and can continue as a student in good standing.To be
reinstated, a student must address a written request to the Division
Head.
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 The letter shall include evidence, in the form of a thoughtful,
well-written letter that indicates the student has fully considered
his or her current attitude, behavior, and performance.
The letter must include at least the following:
• Explanation of the behavior that led to the student’s
suspension
• Explanation of what, if anything, the student has learned
from this experience
• Explanation of how the student will be able to meet
the School’s behavioral and academic expectations in
the future
• Request to be reinstated to Chase Collegiate School.
The student will submit the letter on return to the School, and he or
she will meet with the Division Head or other administrator for a
reinstatement interview.The Division Head will telephone the family
if reinstatement is not granted on the basis of the letter and interview.
Disciplinary Probation following suspension means that further major
infractions may receive a greater penalty or longer suspension or may
warrant withholding of a contract for the following year or immedi-
ate dismissal from the School.
Dress Code
See policy in the All-school section pages 13-14.
Early Dismissal/Absences
No student may leave campus at any time without permission
and without signing out. A student who leaves campus without per-
mission is considered to have violated the Chase Collegiate School
Code of Conduct, and will be subject to disciplinary action. Any stu-
dent needing to be dismissed early from school should bring a note
from home detailing when the student is to be dismissed and if
he/she is to return and at what time.The student should send that
notice to the Office with the morning attendance so that that infor-
mation may appear on the Daily Bulletin.
When that time comes for early dismissal the student is to
report to the Middle School Office and “sign out” on the identified
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clipboard. Should the student return during the school day, he/she is
to sign back in.
Students leaving early must wait at the Middle School Office
OR in the lobby of Saint Margaret’s Hall. Students may not be met in
the parking lot or carpool line.
Absences
Parents are asked to call the Middle School Office (203-236-
9520) prior to 9:00 a.m. if their child is absent. Every effort will be
made to collect homework for absent students; work would be avail-
able after 2:00 p.m. on the table located on the second floor landing.
Students are encouraged to call classmates and use the School’s web-
site for clarification of assignments.
Students will be permitted to make up work missed due to ill-
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ness, a family emergency, religious observances, or other legitimate
reasons as determined by the Head of the Middle School. If a student
is absent on the day of a test he/she should plan to make up the
missed test on the day he/she returns to school.
If a family knows of an absence in advance they should send
that information, to the Head of the Middle School. It may be possi-
ble for the child to receive work in advance of the absence.The
School calendar for the upcoming year is published in March.
Families are responsible for checking the calendar for dates that
school is in session.Teachers are not obliged to prepare work in
advance or to spend extra tutorial time to assisting students who miss
school for trips or vacations.
Students with excessive absences (20 or more) may jeopardize
their ability to be promoted to the next grade and may be asked to
withdraw from the school.
Field Trips
Students at each Middle School grade will go on a variety of
field trips. A permission slip explaining the date,time of departure and
return, method of transport, and destination is always sent home in
advance of the trip. No student may accompany his/her class on a
field trip without written permission from a parent or guardian.
Expenses for most field trips are covered by tuition.Those not covered
by tuition include the outdoor education trips scheduled each
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year for Middle School students and the eighth grade class trip.
Payment for those trips is collected in advance of departure.
“Flex” and “Munch”
Social activities form an important part of a student's life in
these years. Each day is structured with a short break, known as
‘Munch’ in the middle of the morning for a few moments
to catch up with peers, a snack is provided to all students.
At mid-day students have lunch and ‘Flex,’ a time for a variety
of co-curricular activities and extra help. After the school meets as a
community for messages, birthday announcements and presentations,
students can choose to meet with a teacher for extra help, join in a
club such as “The Magpie,” a literary magazine or a Jam session, and
meet with their advisory to work on a community service proj-
ect.The flexible time allows for longer lunches when necessary, mid-
day excursions off-campus for performances or other outreach initia-
tives, and coordination with the other divisions for assemblies.
Homework
Homework is a required part of the School’s educational pro-
gram. Guidelines for the amount of homework vary by grade; please
refer to the “Absences” section for homework procedures should a
student be out of School.
Honor Roll
The Honor Roll is designed to recognize consistently high aca-
demic achievement in grades six through twelve. Middle and Upper
School students who have earned Honor Roll standing are recog-
nized at an Academic Recognition Assembly each trimester. Parents
are invited to that program.The following grades must be earned for
a student to achieve Honor Roll standing:
Faculty Honors: An average of 92 or above in the academic
courses, with no grade lower than 80 in any other course(s).
High Honors: An average of 88 or above in the academic
courses, with no grade lower than 75 in any other course(s).
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Honors: An average of 85 or above in the academic courses,
with no grade lower than 75 in any other course(s).
In addition, we also recognize students’ progress from trimester
to trimester.The Academic Progress award is given to students who
have improved their grade in three or more academic subjects from
trimester to trimester. It is presented at the end of the second and
third trimesters.
Lunch and Nutrition
Lunch is provided to all students as part of the School’s tuition.
A balanced, nutritional meal is available every day, including a salad
bar, fruit basket, soup, various breads, a steam table with vegetables,
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and a hot entrée.All students must report to lunch at the scheduled
time.The lunch meal is served family style with a faculty member or
eighth grade student heading each table. Students are assigned to a
table, with tables changing regularly (about every three weeks).
Middle School students assist with lunch by bringing some food items
to the table, clearing, wiping tables, and setting for the next lunch. It
is a responsibility shared by all Middle School students.We welcome
parents and guests at lunch, however we ask that you advise the
administrative assistant in writing or via e-mail with 24 hours notice.
A snack is also available from the kitchen during “Munch” time
in the morning. It is NOT designed to substitute for a breakfast.
Students may not bring food to School or consume food outside of
the Dining Room except for the School provided snack.The kitchen
does not provide snacks or drink for students involved in after-school
sports programs or activities. Dietary needs dictated by medical condi-
tions should be made known to the school nurse and the Division
Head so that accommodations can be made. Every effort is made by
our faculty and staff to make our campus “nut free.” Nuts or products
made with or including nuts should not be supplied to students for
field trips, class celebrations, or otherwise be brought onto campus.
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Middle School Meeting
The Middle School meets as a community every day at “Middle
School Meeting”. Announcements about recent successes and
upcoming events are made during this meeting. It is a time when stu-
dents, faculty, or entire grade levels are able to share important or
exciting news. Birthdays are recognized and personal achievements
may also be announced.The Middle School Meeting is also the time
for the Middle School to come together and to hear messages about
issues that concern us as a school community.
Nurse/Health Center
The School nurse is on duty daily. In the Middle School, a stu-
dent who becomes ill during the day should ask permission of his/her
teacher to report to the nurse. If warranted, the nurse
will telephone the parent and request the parent come to take the
child home. Children who have an infection, fever, stomach virus, or
other contagious illness should remain symptom free for twenty-four
hours before returning to school. Students may NOT call parents
directly to request to be picked up and taken home.
Students are not permitted to have any medication in their pos-
session. Students who possess medication in school will be considered
to be in violation of the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct,
and may be subject to disciplinary consequences, up to and including
dismissal from school. Parents must complete a medication dispensing
form and give the prescriptive or non-prescriptive medication to the
nurse so it can be kept and dispensed to the student by the nurse.
Reporting System and Schedule
The school year is divided into trimesters, with a summative
report card and comment sheets mailed home at the conclusion of
each marking period.The reports are designed to reflect and com-
ment upon a child’s achievement and progress during the past term.
Parents are encouraged to contact a teacher or advisor at any time
should a question arise about a grade, comment, or progress in a
course.
In addition to the report card, one Progress Report is carried
home each term after about half of the term has passed.This report is
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designed to provide parents with updated information about progress,
including homework preparation, test and quiz scores, and participa-
tion in class activities. Each student returns a slip informing his/her
advisor that the Progress Report has been reviewed at home.The
Progress Report itself can be kept at home.
A direct contact by advisor is also built into the reporting sched-
ule.This may be a conference (two formal conferences scheduled each
year) or a telephone or personal conversation.
Finally, ongoing communication occurs after the progress report
for those students whose effort, work, or grade has dropped signifi-
cantly during the term.The purpose of this communication is to alert
students and parents to the upcoming end of the marking term and
the necessity of increasing effort as the term concludes.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Standardized Testing
Standardized tests are administered to students every year in the
Middle School.These tests provide us with additional information
about students’achievement and our academic program.Test results
are reported to all parents after the School has received them.The fol-
lowing standardized tests are generally used in the Middle School:
Grade 6 – ERB (spring)
Grade 7 – ERB (spring)
Grade 8 – SSAT (fall/winter)
Supplies
A list of necessary school supplies is sent to each student in
August.These supplies should be carried to school on the first day of
classes and will need to be replenished, if necessary, throughout the
year. Students in the Middle School purchase their books during the
summer. A detailed explanation of the process is mailed to famlies in
June.
School supplies, log/spirit items, and athletic clothing are sold in
the “Dugout,” which is located on the ground floor level of the Main
Building. Purchases can be paid for with cash or be charged to the
parent account if the proper forms have been completed.
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Tardiness
Should a student arrive after 8:00 a.m. he/she is to report to the
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Middle School Office or to any official person of the school before Policies & Procedures
reporting to homeroom.The student must “sign in” on the clipboard
located by the door.
Students in grades six through eight who are tardy more than
three times in a trimester will receive disciplinary action.Tardiness is
excused only if accompanied by a note from a doctor indicating that ACADEMIC INFORMATION
an appointment had
been scheduled or if a bus arrives late to School. SCHOOL RESOURCES
Prompt attendance at classes is expected of students throughout
the day.Teachers will establish penalties for students who are late to HONOR CODE CONSTITUTION
class during the school day. Students are advised to check in with a
teacher before trying to complete any errands prior to the start of a STUDENT LIFE
class.

Telephones and Cellular Phones

See complete policy in All-school section page 25.

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Upper School Mission Statement

Chase Collegiate School Upper School strives to build

a community of learners who think independently and
act responsibly in a global society, by developing each
student’s intellectual, ethical, social, creative, and athletic
potential.

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A Message from the Upper School Head Upper School
It is a pleasure to welcome you to a new year of activity, learn-
Policies and Procedures
ing, and growth in the Upper School. The Upper School years are ACADEMIC INFORMATION
some of the most vibrant and exciting years of education in a young
person’s life. Our Upper School programs are designed to challenge Graduation Requirements
students to take risks which will lead to meaningful personal growth In order to earn a diploma a student must successfully:
and success. We want each student to develop to his or her fullest
potential during his or her years in the Upper School, in preparation A. Earn credits appropriate to the length of his/her Chase
for a lifetime of leadership and service. Our faculty has adopted a Collegiate career. A credit is earned by passing (i.e. achieving a
mission statement that speaks to our purpose, which you will find grade of 60 or better) a full, year-long course.
below. You will note the values of independence and responsibility • A four-year student must earn 20 credits.
are central components of our educational philosophy and our pro- • A three-year student must earn 15 credits.
gram, valuable both for the present moment and for preparation for a • A two-year student must earn 10 credits.
future in college and in adult life.
This handbook is designed to help answer some frequent ques- B. Fulfill all departmental depth requirements. Each student must
tions which arise as well as to emphasize the value our community successfully complete the following departmental requirements:
and our faculty place on respect, responsibility, integrity, and the love • English -- 4 credits
of learning. Please review it carefully and direct questions to a • Foreign Language -- 3 credits
teacher, an advisor, or to me as appropriate. Please note that all stu- Departmental courses through the third-year level, including three
dents and parents are expected to be familiar with the contents of years of language study at the upper school level. Students must have
this handbook, and that by enrolling in the School, students and par- an end-of-year average of 70% or above to advance to the next level
ents indicate their understanding and acceptance of School policies of language. Four years of language are recommended.
and procedures. • Mathematics -- 3 credits
We hope that you find this handbook helpful and that you Four years of mathematics are strongly recommended, but not
enjoy the coming year! required.
• Science -- 3 credits
• Social Studies -- 3 credits
Gregory L. MacGilpin, Jr.

Head of the Upper School
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including United States History.
• Fine and Performing Arts -- 1 1/2 credits
Ninth grade students take a full year, half credit,
introduction to the arts course. To fulfill the Fine Arts
graduation requirement of one and one-half credits,
students must take an additional six trimesters in any
two of the three disciplines – Music, Drama and Visual
Arts. Credits for these courses vary depending on the
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 the course. Students are urged to consult with their
faculty advisors when making course selections. Arts
electives are open to all students, including ninth
graders enrolled in the introductory arts courses.
• Electives – 2 credits
• Health and Wellness –
1/6 credit requirement in 9th grade
• Public Speaking –
1/6 credit requirement in 9th grade
• Ethics –
1/6 credit requirement in 10th grade
• A minimum of 20 credits is required for graduation.
• Athletics – non-credit
Athletic participation in required for all students in two
out of three seasons. This may be accomplished
through the participation on at least one interscholastic
team, a major role in a school production, or an
approved activity outside of school.
• Technology Skills – non-credit
portfolio requirement in 9th grade
• Senior Speech – non-credit
All seniors are required to deliver a speech of five to
eight minutes in length on a topic of their choosing, on
a randomly assigned date determined the previous
spring. A faculty advisor guides the development of
the speech and must approve it in advance of the date.
Academic Calendar and Program
The School academic calendar is 34 weeks long, divided into
three trimesters of about 11 weeks. The academic week is organized
in a six-day rotating schedule. Most academic classes meet five times
in that period; AP classes meet six times, while arts classes and some
electives meet fewer days.
The academic program is designed to encourage students to
progress as rapidly and as far as their ability and desire permit. All
students are required to take a minimum of five academic courses
each trimester. Most students supplement their five-course schedule
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with a sixth elective or course(s) in the Arts. Elective and Advanced
Placement courses provide students an opportunity to work inten-
sively on topics of interest.
Diploma and departmental requirements are awarded for appro-
priate courses taken at other schools prior to entering Chase
Collegiate School . Decisions regarding transfer credit are made by
the Head of Upper School in consultation with faculty.
Grade Reports and Marking System
The School sends mid-trimester Progress Reports to parents in
October, January, and April, including a grade average which is unof-
ficial, reported only on the progress report. In January and April,
grades only are reported for students achieving a grade of 80 or high-
er; teachers write mid-trimester comments for students achieving
grades below 80 and for those whose grades have dropped a full let-
ter grade or more. At the end of each trimester, the School sends a
Report Card including grades and written comments by all teachers.
Special interim reports are sent if a student is not meeting the
School’s academic expectations, or upon parental request.
All parents are invited for an individual conference in October
with their child’s advisor. Parent-teacher conferences are held
throughout the year as needed or upon request. Parents are encour-
aged to request a conference with a teacher or with the advisor
whenever they wish additional information on their child’s progress.
An advisor or the Head of Upper School can also arrange confer-
ences with all the teachers of a student when needed. E-mail is often
the most efficient means of communication with teachers, though
teachers also have voice mailboxes. Voice mail numbers and e-mail
addresses are published in the school directory each Fall.
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Exams are administered in the winter trimester in January and
at the end of the spring trimester in June. These exams equal 20% of
the trimester grade in the Winter and Spring trimesters, respectively.
The Upper School records student progress and achievement
with numerical grades and narrative comments. Number grades have
the following meanings:
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 99-90 Superior
89-80 High Achievement
79-70 Satisfactory
69-60 Passing
below 60 Not passing
Grade Point Averages/Rank-in-Class
Chase Collegiate School does not calculate a Rank-in-Class
for students. Independent school research indicates that class rank is
not a true indicator of college success as all academic course offerings
are considered college preparatory.
The School does calculate a cumulative, weighted Grade Point
Average (GPA) at the end of each year. Five points are added to the
grades for all AP courses. Only academic courses taken at Chase
Collegiate School are computed in the GPA. The GPA is reported
on the high school transcript.
Academic Honesty
One of the School’s primary missions is to educate students to
make sound moral and ethical judgments. In teaching students to be
independent thinkers and workers, the School expects that any help
they receive is appropriate and acknowledged: that in all areas of aca-
demic life students will do their own work, giving credit to the ideas
and help of others.
Cheating:
A student is to do his or her own work in and out of school and
should neither give nor receive aid or information for use in home-
work, quizzes, tests or exams. When appropriate and designated by
the teacher, students may receive outside assistance, or work collabo-
ratively on homework, papers, projects, essays or lab reports.
However, under all circumstances, the School’s plagiarism policy
applies and students are expected to uphold The Honor Code.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the copying of another person’s words or ideas and
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identifying them as your own. It includes, but is not limited to the
following forms:
• Copying from another student or providing
information to other students knowing that it will be
used as the borrower’s own work;
• Copying all or part of assigned work from print and/or
electronic sources without acknowledging the source
through footnotes or adequate means of citation and
proper quote structure;
• Rewording the writing of others without giving
proper credit;
• Submitting the same piece of work in more than one
class without the permission of the teacher.
Plagiarism can be avoided if one is careful to do the following:
• Put someone else’s words or ideas in quotation marks
and follow with a citation that indicates the source;
• Summarize or paraphrase in one’s own words and
follow with a citation;
• Understand and follow specific guidelines for citation
in each discipline, as explained in writing by the
instructor.
If you are unsure whether or not to cite a quotation or an idea, do
the following:
• Ask your teacher to explain and clarify well in advance
of completing your final draft;
• Go ahead and cite your source(s) if you have even the
slightest doubt. You can always delete a citation later,
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but will be unable to add one.
Research papers and shorter critical analyses ought not consist merely
of a string of quotations and ideas of others, but rather, of the stu-
dent’s interpretation of them. A way to be sure that your own
thoughts are expressed is to introduce in a few sentences the reason(s)
for the quotation’s/idea’s inclusion in the paper; then to characterize
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the effect of the quotation/idea on your own thinking and its rela-
tion to your thesis statement. Successful papers combine the student’s
thesis with references to primary and secondary sources that support
that thesis and assist the student in making a persuasive argument to
the audience.
Education of Students:
The Honor Council is responsible for ongoing education of students
regarding the Honor Code and cheating and plagiarism. In addition,
each teacher reviews his or her policies at the beginning of the
school year so students may understand the teacher’s expectations and
the application of the Honor Code to each class. The Honor
Council also schedules programs and events for various segments of
the School community.
Procedures:
Should a teacher suspect that a student has committed a violation of
the Academic Honesty Policy, the incident is investigated by the
teacher and may be referred to the Honor Board. The Honor Board
investigates and hears the case in accordance with their Constitution
and makes a recommendation to the Division Head and Headmaster.
Penalties:
The base penalty for cheating or plagiarism is a grade of zero for the
assignment. Additional penalties may be assigned by the Honor
Board and include academic probation, school suspension, or dis-
missal. Incidents resulting in suspension may be reported to col-
leges/secondary schools to which students apply.
Academic Standards and Performance
All students must meet the School’s academic standards and
individual class expectations as set forth by the teacher. Students who
do not achieve at a satisfactory level may be assigned extra-credit
work during school vacations. If a student requires additional sum-
mer work to qualify for promotion or re-enrollment, parents will be
notified in the Spring by the Head of Upper School.
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Promotion to the next grade and an invitation to return for the
next academic year are based on the previous year’s performance.
The administration and faculty review each student’s overall record to
determine the School’s decision on these matters.
Upper School students are expected to maintain satisfactory
grades in major subjects in order to be eligible for full participation
in interscholastic sports and co-curricular activities.
Academic Probation
A student who receives two or more unsatisfactory trimester
grades (below 70) in major academic subjects, or one or more failing
grades (below 60), may be placed on Academic Probation for the
remainder of the year or for a designated period of time. In most
cases, a conference with the advisor and Head of Upper School is
required to specify remedial measures. Students placed on Academic
Probation will be ineligible to participate in interscholastic sports and
co-curricular activities unless a waiver is approved by the Head of
Upper School and recommended by the student’s teachers. Students
on Academic Probation will not automatically receive a re-enroll-
ment contract for the next academic year. At the end of the proba-
tionary period, if the student’s performance or attitude has not
improved substantially, the parents will be required to withdraw their
child from the School.
Athletic Requirements
In order to graduate from Chase Collegiate School, Upper
School students are required to participate in two out of three athlet-
ic seasons each year, one of which must be on an interscholastic
team.
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Program participation means participating in any of the recre-
ational or team programs offered by the athletic department each sea-
son. This includes satisfactorily completing an approved Athletic
Independent Study. Team participation means playing on any Chase
interscholastic team offered each season. This includes serving as a
full-time manager of a team or satisfactorily completing an approved
Athletic Independent Study that involves participating in a team
sport.
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 An Athletic Independent Study is normally granted to a student
who wishes to participate in an athletic activity not currently offered
at the School. Examples are participating in a town hockey team, a
horseback riding program, or a dance program. These must be struc-
tured athletic programs which meet regularly for a minimum of 3
times a week and in which the athletes are coached and given an
opportunity to compete or otherwise utilize their skills. An Athletic
Independent Study is not normally granted for taking lessons in a
sport or athletic activity (e.g., tennis, swimming, horseback riding,
karate, etc.)
A waiver for one season may be granted to a student with a
major role in a school dramatic production, after consultation of the
Athletic Director,Theater Director, and Head of Upper School.
Please refer to the Athletic Handbook for additional details and
explanations regarding athletic programs and policies.
Course Registration
In late Winter, students in grades 9, 10, and 11 register for
courses for the following school year. Current teachers and advisors
make recommendations to assist students in selecting courses most
appropriate for their ability and discuss these recommendations with
their parents and select a course load that meets their academic
needs. Registration forms must be signed by the student, a parent,
and the student’s advisor prior to returning the form to the Upper
School Registrar.The Head of Upper School reviews all registration
forms and approves a student’s program before making the
schedule for the coming year.
Changing a Course
Schedule changes for yearlong courses will take place during
the first ten days of school, after the student has fully discussed the
situation with his/her parents, advisor, teacher involved, and Head of
the Upper School. The student must complete and file a Course
Change form which is signed by the parents, teachers involved, the
Director of College Counseling, and the Head of Upper School.
Similarly, students may add or drop a one-trimester course during a
ten day add/drop period at the beginning of each trimester. No
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yearlong courses may be added after two weeks of school. Changes
in level of course may take place after the add/drop period but usual-
ly no later than the first six weeks of school.With the agreement
and support of the Head of Upper School, Director of College
Counseling, parents, and student, a schedule change that is deemed
necessary for counseling purposes may not appear on the student’s
transcript.
Dropping a Course
A student may drop a yearlong course after the initial ten day
add/drop period and a “WP” (withdraw passing) or “WF” (withdraw
failing) will appear on the student’s transcript. A student may not
drop a yearlong course at any time during the third trimester.
Students will be expected to maintain a minimum course load of five
academic classes at all times.
Incomplete Grades
Papers and class assignments are to be handed in on the due
date or a grade penalty will be assessed.
All major course work must be completed by the end of the
course to receive a final grade and credit. If work is not done, an
incomplete grade will be given. Incomplete grades must be resolved
no later than two weeks following the end of the trimester unless
extenuating circumstances prevent it, and approval for the extension
has been granted by the teacher involved and the Head of Upper
School.
Advanced Placement Courses
Advanced Placement is a program of college-level courses and
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exams that provide motivated students an opportunity to undertake
advanced study and to earn college credit while still in high school.
Enrollment in AP courses may be requested by the student or recom-
mended by a teacher of a prior course. A student’s current teacher,
the AP teacher, department chair, Director of College Counseling,
and Head of Upper School advise on appropriate placement in AP
courses. Enrollment on the course registration form requires the
approval of the appropriate department chair.
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 AP courses are demanding and are designed to challenge a stu-
dent’s factual grasp of material as well as his or her conceptual under-
standing of the subject matter. Colleges and universities may award
academic or elective credit(s) or advanced standing in a specific sub-
ject based on AP exam performance.
Independent Study Program
The Independent Studies Program (ISP) provides students an
opportunity to explore in depth an area of interest outside of the
offered school curriculum. The scope and depth of the ISP deter-
mines the amount of academic credit to be earned (1/3, 1/2, or 1
credit). Students considering an ISP must submit an ISP Application
Form including a written proposal, signed by two faculty members,
to the Head of Upper School. ISP proposals for the full year must be
submitted during the regular course registration period and no later
than the close of the add/drop period.
Honor Roll
At the end of each trimester, the Honor roll for grades 6-12 is
published to recognize those students who have distinguished them-
selves academically.
Faculty Honors: An average of 92 or above in academic courses,
with no grade lower than 80 in any course.
High Honors: An average of 88 or above in academic courses, with
no grade lower than 75 in any course.
Honors: An average of 85 or above in academic courses, with no
grade lower than 75 in any course.
For Honor Roll recognition, 5 points are added to A.P. grades
Averages are not rounded for determination of honor roll.
Cum Laude Society
The purpose of the Cum Laude Society is to recognize scholas-
tic achievement at Chase Collegiate School while simultaneously
striving to encourage qualities of ARETÉ, which means excellence in
the moral sense, DIKÉ, which means justice, and TIMÉ, which means
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dignity as well as honor. A Cum Laude chapter may elect not more
than 20% of the senior class. It may elect the whole number in the
spring of senior year, or not more than 10% of that number at the
end of the junior year. Candidates’ names are submitted to the
Upper School faculty for voting, and recipients are recognized at the
June Honors Assembly.
Homework
All teachers are encouraged to provide assignments for the full
week, indicating quizzes, tests and long-range assignments. This helps
students know what academic work to expect if they are absent, or if
classes are canceled due to inclement weather. Teachers post home-
work to the Student and Parent Portal of our student information
database, which can be reached through the school website at
www.chasecollegiate.org. Access to this Portal is via username and
password distributed to each student and parent. Each user is respon-
sible for the security of his or her password; passwords are not to be
shared and should be changed regularly (e.g., every three months).
Students or parents requiring assistance with username or password
are encouraged to contact the Division Secretary.
Peer Tutoring
While extra help is available from each teacher, students may
also sign up to work with a peer tutor. Peer tutors are Upper School
students who volunteer to work with other students in certain sub-
ject areas, most often on a weekly basis. The peer tutors have
received the approval of their teachers to participate in this program
and their assignments are arranged by a faculty advisor.
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Faculty and Class Advisors
Faculty advisors help students to understand and handle aca-
demic and personal challenges. Advisors are often their advisees’
teachers or coaches and play an important role in the daily routine of
a student. Advisors meet with their advisees as a group during a
homeroom period each morning and for a longer meeting each
Tuesday. In addition, advisors meet with students one-on-one peri-
odically during the school year. Parents concerned about their child’s
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progress may request a conference at any time. Information is shared referral, the Counselor will meet initially in confidence with the stu-
regularly with the students’ parents, and conferences are scheduled in dent (and if appropriate, teachers and parents) to assess the situation.
the fall and when needed. Following that initial evaluation, recommendations are made which
Class advisors help students plan and coordinate class activities. may include outside referrals for a further evaluation, testing or coun-
The primary role of the class advisors is to encourage the growth and seling. Short term counseling in school is available if deemed appro-
development of individuals and to promote teamwork within the priate by the School, but generally students needing ongoing thera-
class. They are also responsible for assisting students in successfully phy are requested to seek counseling outside the school.
completing all class projects and events.
Nurse/Health Center
Upper School Class Schedule The School Nurse is on duty daily. A Physician’s Examination
form must be on file in the Nurse’s office before classes begin. The
7:55-8:00 Homeroom physician’s examination is required on a yearly basis.
8:00-8:45 Period 1 Participation in athletic events and any off-campus field trips are pro-
8:45-9:30 Period 2 hibited if this form has not been received.
9:30-10:15 Period 3 Parents must also complete a Medication Dispensing form and
10:15-10:35 Juice Break/Morning Meeting give the prescriptive or non-prescriptive medication to the Nurse so
10:35-11:20 Period 4 it can be kept and dispensed to the student in the health center
11:20-12:05 Period 5 according to directions. Students are not permitted to have any
12:05-12:50 Period 6 medication in their possession. Students who possess medication
12:50-1:30 Lunch in school will be considered to be in violation of the Chase
1:30-2:15 Period 7 Collegiate School Code of Conduct, and may be subject to discipli-
2:15-3:00 Conference Period nary consequences, up to and including dismissal from school.
Parents are requested to report to the School Nurse any illness
in their family which might be contagious. Any student who
becomes ill during the day should inform the classroom teacher,
SCHOOL RESOURCES obtain permission from the appropriate administrator or teacher, and
report to the Nurse. If warranted, the Nurse will telephone the par-
Extra Help ent and request the parent come to take the child home. Students
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needing or requesting it. Students in grades 9-12 who are not work- taken home.
ing to capacity may be required to attend special study sessions before
or after school. Parents will be notified and will be asked to make
the necessary transportation arrangements.

School Counselor
The School Counselor is available to any member of the School
community to consult on personal and/or academic issues. Upon

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 HONOR CODE CONSTITUTION On my honor, I pledge that this is my own work.

ARTICLE I: THE DEFINITION OF HONOR
Honor is the understanding and practice of what is right and
just. It fosters the courage to uphold these values in public and in
private. It is integrity and good judgment. Honor is pride in oneself
as well as respect for others. Honor is an unspoken and unwritten
way of living that is centered on doing what is right. It is not an
individual way of life, but a way of life of a community. An honorable
person takes responsibility for his or her conduct.
The purpose of the Honor Code is to reinforce the positive
values of Chase Collegiate School . It creates a community of trust
among students and faculty by establishing a set of commonly artic-
ulated and understood principles to use as guidelines for right con-
duct guidelines for everyone to follow.
The Honor Code is a form of student self-discipline and self-
government that allows for greater responsibility and greater freedom.
The Honor Code enhances our community agreement that all mem-
bers will “think independently and act responsibly,” as stated in the
Mission of the Upper School, and strives to instill virtue in students
to carry with them throughout life.
ARTICLE II: THE HONOR PLEDGE
At the beginning of each school year, at a Convocation ceremo-
ny, each Upper School student will take the following pledge
This shorter, affirmative pledge is understood to convey the meaning
of the entire pledge made each year by the students at Chase Upper
School.
While not stated explicitly in the Honor Pledge, harassment of any
kind is a violation of the Honor Pledge under “or demonstrate cruel-
ty in any form” and will be addressed as a serious breach of Honor.
ARTICLE III: THE COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
OF THE HONOR SYSTEM
SECTION A: THE HONOR COUNCIL
The primary responsibility of the Honor Council is to promote
the value of Honor through proactive educational programming.
This programming may take numerous forms, and the Council is
encouraged to challenge itself and the school community in thinking
about and acting on Honor in a variety of ways.The goal of the
Council is to continually promote the community’s commitment to
Honor as a core value.
The Honor Council will typically meet once a week. If neces-
sary, smaller committees may be established on an ad hoc basis for
ongoing programming needs.
The Honor Council will consist of the following individuals:
3 Seniors

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On my honor, I pledge my academic integrity, honesty, respect, 2 Juniors
and sportsmanship to the Chase Collegiate School 2 Sophomores
community, and I will encourage others to do the same. As a 2 Freshmen
member of this community I will not lie, cheat, steal or demon- 2 Faculty
strate cruelty in any form.
Head of Upper School (ex officio)
On exams and other student work requiring the Pledge, the follow- Head of School (ex officio)
ing shorter version may substitute for the entire pledge: Dean of Students (ex officio)
Academic Dean (ex officio)
College Counselor (ex officio)
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SECTION B: THE HONOR BOARD
The Honor Board is a sub-group of the Honor Council desig-
nated to hear specific cases in which Honor may have been violated,
make a determination, vote on the findings and recommend conse-
quences to the Headmaster. The goal of the Honor Board is to:
1. Listen to each case brought before it.
2. Decide whether or not Honor has been violated
3. If Honor has been violated, then decide on the
consequence/s for the individual who violated Honor.
4. The Honor Board makes a recommendation to the
Headmaster, who is the final authority.
The Honor Board will meet on a case-by-case basis. Additional
meetings may be scheduled if necessary.
The Honor Board will consist of the following individuals:
2 Seniors (from the Honor Council)
1 Junior (from the Honor Council)
1 Sophomore (from the Honor Council)
1 Freshman (from the Honor Council) —
(Freshman representatives may vote only after the first trimester)
1 Faculty member (from the Honor Council)
Dean of Students (typically) or Division Head or
any Honor Council Administrator (ex officio)
Two of the three seniors serving on the Honor Council will be
designated the Senior Prefect and the Associate Senior Prefect.The
method of selecting these individuals is left to the discretion of the
Honor Council.
The primary responsibilities of the Senior Prefect and
Associate Senior Prefect are to provide effective student leadership to
the Honor Council and Honor Board and to conduct the case hear-
ings of the Honor Board.
The third senior at large will serve as a liaison to the Dean of
Students who will track detention violations. A quorum will consist
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of at least five students (including the Senior Prefect or Associate
Senior Prefect) along with the Faculty member and Administrator. If
there is no quorum it is up to the discretion of the leadership of the
Honor Board to decide whether to hold
the hearing.
The Senior Prefect Associate Senior Prefect is responsible for
selecting members from the Honor Council to sit for each case heard
by the Honor Board.The Senior Prefect should rotate responsibility
among the Honor Council members so each gets equal opportunity to
participate in hearing and voting on cases. Members not selected to lis-
ten and vote on a case may sit in on hearings and participate in the
deliberations but may not vote.
In the Fall trimester, the Freshman members of the Honor
Council may participate in Honor Board case hearings but may not
vote. The Freshman vote is exercised by the second
Junior member of the Honor Council. In the second trimester,
one Junior Council member relinquishes his or her vote at each case
hearing and Freshman Honor Council members become full voting
members of the Board with one Freshman member eligible to vote at
each Honor Board case hearings.
The Dean of Students is the administrator directly overseeing the
activities of the Honor Board.
ARTICLE IV:
THE ELECTION PROCESS OF THE HONOR COUNCIL
SECTION A: NOMINATION FORMS
Those students interested in serving on the Honor Council will
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nominate themselves for election.They will pick up a nomination
form packet from the Upper School Office.The packet will include
the following:
1. The student’s name and grade level
2. A statement of expectations for Honor Council members
(e.g., job description, time commitment, need for being
honorable in and out of school, the emotional strain it puts
on members).This statement is signed by the student nominee.
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 3. Questions: Answer one or both questions. One page, typed,
maximum, for both questions.
a. Why do you want to be on the Honor Council?
b. In your opinion, what does Honor mean in the
Chase Collegiate School community?
All candidates for Honor Council must be approved by the
majority of the Faculty and the Division Head before the
public display of their self-nomination forms. If a student is eliminat-
ed from candidacy in this way, the student has the right to know
what facts were presented against him or her and has the right to
write a letter of appeal to the Dean of Students and Head of Upper
School.
The completed self-nomination forms will be posted in a
public place for all the community to read. Beyond the self-nomina-
tion form there will be no campaigning (e.g., posters, speeches, etc.).
SECTION B: RESTRICTIONS
A student may not run for a position on the Honor Council if:
1. S/He is already on a formal probationary status at school
(academic or disciplinary or honor probation).
2. S/He has been suspended within the last calendar year.
3. S/He is already elected to serve on the Executive Council or
as a class officer. The time commitment required for this
position would compromise the integrity of the Executive
Council, Class Officers, and Honor Council.
SECTION C: VOTING PROCEDURES
Voting will be a two-stage process (if necessary) in which the
preliminary vote will narrow the pool of candidates to a reasonable
number. Ideally the final vote will offer twice the number of candi-
dates for the available positions (e.g., four candidates for two posi-
tions).
1. Freshman candidates will be voted on at the middle of the
first trimester, so that freshmen will have time to adjust to
Upper School life.The freshmen will serve the remainder of
the year.Voters will include the freshman class, the faculty,
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and members of the Honor Council. Each group will have a
one-third weight of the entire vote.
2. Sophomore candidates will be voted on in the Spring
of their freshman year.They will serve one-year terms.
Voters will include the sophomore class, faculty, and
members of the Honor Council. Each group will have a
one-third weight of the entire vote.
3. Junior candidates will be voted on in the Spring of their
sophomore year.They will serve two-year terms.Voters will
include the junior class, faculty, and members of the Honor
Council. Each group will have a one-third weight of the
entire vote.
4. Senior candidates will be voted on in the Spring of their
junior year. S/he will serve a one-year term.Voters to
include the senior class, faculty, and members of the Honor
Council. Each group will have a one-third weight of the
entire vote.
5. If more than two Faculty volunteer to be on the Honor
Council, those candidates will be voted on in the spring for
the next school year, first by the faculty and the Honor
Council.The total of both those votes together will
determine the top three candidates, and the student
body will elect two out of those three.
SECTION D:
REMOVAL OF AN HONOR COUNCIL MEMBER
1. A member of the Honor Council who appears before the
Honor Board and is found to have violated the Honor Code
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may be removed from the Honor Board. A two-thirds vote of
the entire Honor Council is required to recommend removal of
an Honor Council member.The final decision rests with the
Headmaster.
2. A member of the Honor Council who violates
confidentiality will be removed.
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ARTICLE V: DEFINING HONOR VIOLATIONS
SECTION A: WHAT IS AN HONOR VIOLATION?
Any action which goes against the Honor Pledge is an
Honor Violation. Ignorance is not an excuse for violating
Honor.The finding as to whether an action violates the
Honor Pledge belongs to the Honor Board.
Each teacher or coach will clarify the application of the Honor
Pledge in his or her course, sport, or activity at the beginning of
the trimester during class, practice, or meeting time and in
written form in the syllabus or course description. Course
policies will clarify what is “authorized” and “unauthorized” use
of sources and other assistance, such as use of online resources
or collaborating on homework.Teachers will discuss their
policies with students throughout the year. If there is any
confusion, students are encouraged and expected to ask their
teacher(s).
Students are expected to write the short form of the
Honor Pledge on all exams, tests, papers, and major assignments,
or as directed by the teacher, as an affirmative reminder of the
importance of Honor in the School.
SECTION B: RELATIONSHIP WITH DEAN OF STUDENTS
Minor disciplinary issues, including dress code, gum, and
tardiness will be brought to the Dean of Students. Repeated
violations may constitute disrespect of the School which is
an honor violation.The Dean of Students may choose
to refer a student to the Honor Board.
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ARTICLE VI: PROCESSING HONOR CODE VIOLATIONS
A. An allegation of an Honor Violation may be reported to the
Senior Prefect, Alternate Associate Senior Prefect, Honor
Council faculty members, the Dean of Students or Division
Head.The person making the accusation will meet with the
Senior Prefect (or Associate Senior Prefect), and the Dean of
Students (typically) or Division Head, and one faculty
member from the Honor Council. From the time a case first
becomes known, a written record of the case is generated.
B. The Senior Prefect, Dean of Students, and Honor Council
Faculty Advisors will decide whether a case will come before
the full Honor Board.
C. If the case is deemed an Honor Violation, the Senior Prefect,
Dean of Students, and Honor Council Faculty Advisors
will meet with the student to report the alleged violation.
1. If the student agrees that s/he violated Honor,
s/he will write a statement of what happened and
indicate that s/he believes Honor was violated and
willingness to accept consequences. The case is then
referred to the Honor Board to recommend
consequences to the Headmaster.The facts of the
case are presented at the hearing, and the student
may bring his or her faculty advisor or other faculty
advocate.
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2. If the student does not agree that s/he violated
Honor, the case is referred to the Honor Board for
determination as to whether Honor was violated.
The student may bring witnesses and his or her
faculty advisor or other faculty advocate. If the
Honor Board finds that Honor has been violated,
the Honor Board will determine the appropriate
consequences and submit their findings and
recommended consequences to the Headmaster.
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 D.When a witness is called before the Honor Board, (s)he is
expected to answer truthfully according to his or her
knowledge of the case. In upholding the Honor Code,
students have a responsibility to take positive and helpful
action when they see a student violate the Honor Code.
They are encouraged, but do not have an obligation, to
report honor offenses violations. However, once a student is
called as a witness, (s)he is expected to answer the questions
of the Honor Board truthfully. Lying to the Honor Board is
considered a violation of the Honor Code. Refusing to
answer or withholding information when asked is also
considered a violation of the Honor Code.
E. Confidentiality of cases will be maintained. A member of
the Honor Council who violates confidentiality will be
removed. Students who appear before the Honor Board are
also expected to maintain confidentiality.
F. Records of Honor Board case hearing proceedings will be
kept in an Honor Board Case Book, to protect all students
and to establish precedents to ensure consistency of
consequences. Good record keeping is essential to ensure
complete documentation.
G. SANCTIONS OR CONSEQUENCES
1. All students found to have violated the Honor Code will be
given an Honor Warning or placed on Honor Probation.
Honor Warning: An honor warning indicates that the
Honor Board has found that a violation of the Honor Code has
occurred; an honor warning is given in cases where it is the first time
the student has violated the honor code and the Honor Board has
deemed a warning as appropriate
Honor Probation: Being placed on honor probation indicates
that the Honor Board has found that a violation of the Honor Code
has occurred; honor probation is given in cases where the violation is
a repeat violation of the Honor Code and/ or is deemed a more seri-
ous first violation of the Honor Code. Honor Probation is in effect
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for a designated period of time recommended by the Honor Board
to the Headmaster and accepted or amended by him/her. Once a
student has been placed on Honor Probation, additional violations of
the Honor Code will result in further sanctions, up to and including
the recommendation by the Honor Board to the Headmaster for sus-
pension or dismissal.
2. Students found to have violated the Honor Code for aca-
demic integrity (plagiarism, cheating, copying, etc.) will have academ-
ic consequences. In such cases, the base penalty is a failing grade up
to and including a “0” on the assignment or test.
3. The Honor Board may determine and recommend that
additional sanctions to Honor Warning or Honor Probation are
appropriate. Such sanctions are assigned in keeping with the educa-
tional philosophy of giving back to the community or restoring to
the community in some way the Honor that was taken or compro-
mised by the behavior resulting in the Honor Board hearing. The
activities may include (but not be limited to):
Academic assignments such as an essay, research, revision or
re-doing assignments Community Service
Extended or Saturday Detention
Work Detail on campus
Public or Private Letter of Apology
Meeting with specific faculty, staff or administrator/s
to apologize
Restricted study halls or conference periods
In-School Suspension
Out-of-School Suspension
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Non-renewal of Contract
Dismissal
ARTICLE VII: HONOR EDUCATION
We believe that honor education must be a community respon-
sibility.Teachers, administrators, students, parents, and alumni should
take an active role in establishing and maintaining the values embod-
ied in the Chase Collegiate School Honor Code.Therefore, we
believe that Honor Education must be as inclusive as possible.
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Programs designed and/or promoted by the Honor Council may
include the following.
A. Community-wide Programs
• An Annual School-wide Event that addresses a moral
theme is recommended.
• Open Forums should be held twice a year to discuss
relevant issues and make recommendations for change.
B. Prospective Students
• Admissions officers, Green Key guides, faculty, and
administrators share knowledge about the
Honor Code and take an active role in explaining
the Honor Code to prospective students.
C. Current Students
• An Honor Code Handbook will be published each
Year and includes Tips and Guidelines for Students.
• The Honor Code will be posted throughout the
School.
D. Teachers
• Teachers will be given tips or guidelines explaining the
protocol of enforcing the Honor Code.
• All teachers should address the Honor Code on their
syllabi.
• Teachers will attend Open Forums.
• Prospective Teachers will be explained the role of the
Honor Code in the School.
E. Parents and Alumni
• Parents and Alumni will be invited to Honor Council
Open Forums.
• The Honor Code will be featured in parent and alumni
publications.
• The Senior Prefect will be invited to a College
Counseling evening program to discuss the Honor
Code in the School and in the College Application
process.
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F. Contracts
• The Honor Code will be considered part of both the
Student-Parent Handbook and Faculty Handbook.
Therefore, acceptance of both student enrollment
contracts and faculty contracts indicates support for and
understanding of the Honor Code.
G. Honor Council Education
• Each year, orientation and education will be held for
members of the Honor Council.
ARTICLE VIII: REVIEW OF THE CONSTITUTION
The Honor Council will review the Constitution and make
appropriate changes on an annual basis.This review should
be completed before May 1.The Honor Council reserves the right to
amend the Constitution when proper and necessary.
STUDENT LIFE
Citizenship
The rules for student behavior at Chase Collegiate School are
designed to protect the rights and feelings of each individual, to fos-
ter the development of personal responsibility, and to ensure good
order within the School. Truthfulness, mutual respect, consideration
for others, good manners and goodwill throughout the School com-
munity are necessary for a healthy, productive learning environment.
Throughout the year, a variety of class sponsored trips and programs
UPPER SCHOOL
are scheduled. It is the expectation of the School community that all
students will attend these important school-related activities.
Decorum
Running and shouting are not permitted in the buildings, class-
rooms, or parking lots. Laptop computers are for academic use only.
Chewing gum is not allowed at school. Good table manners and
acceptable social conversation at lunch are required.
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Dress Code
See complete policy in All-School section page 13 and 14. Any
student whose attire is not in accord with the dress code will receive
a detention. Upon repeated dress code violations, the student will be
asked to remain out of classes until appropriate attire is available. A
parent will be called and requested to bring to the School the proper
article of clothing, or the student may be sent home after the parent
has been notified by telephone. Repeated violations will be consid-
ered a major disciplinary matter.
Attendance
The academic day begins with homeroom at 7:55 a.m. followed
by morning meeting at 8:00 a.m. The day ends at 3:00 p.m.
A student may not leave campus during the school day without
specific permission from an appropriate school administrator and a
verified request by the parent. A student who leaves the School
without permission will be considered to have violated the Chase
Collegiate School Code of Conduct and will be suspended.
Families are asked to call the Upper School office
between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. if their child is to be absent
or late to school.
Students with excessive absences (20 or more) may jeopardize
course credit and/or grade advancement and may be asked to with-
draw from the School. Seniors are allowed two excused absences
during the fall and spring in order to visit colleges.
Students will be permitted to make up work missed due to ill-
ness, family emergency, religious observances or other legitimate rea-
sons. A student’s teachers and advisor will determine when make-up
work must be completed. Students with unexcused absences will not
be permitted to make up the work missed.
Students who know in advance of an absence for legitimate
reasons other than illness, (special trips, medical procedure, etc.) are
asked to complete an Advance Absence Form, which must be signed
by the parent of the student who is requesting the excused absence.
If the absence is approved by the Head of Upper School, the form
must be signed by the advisor and all teachers. Except in highly
unusual circumstances, students will not receive approval for extra
vacation days, especially preceding or following scheduled school hol-
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idays. For absences approved by the Head of Upper School, make-up
work is due on the day of return or as determined by individual
teachers. Students without prior approval and a completed form on
file will not receive credit for work missed during such absences.
Exams are scheduled during the winter and spring trimesters.
Students may not be excused during the administration of these
exams except for illness. Students who miss a scheduled examination
for other reasons usually may not make it up, and will receive a grade
of zero for the examination. Examinations cannot be rescheduled to
accommodate family trips or other non-school related events.
Students who will miss school for purposes of visiting colleges
must submit a College Visit Day form signed by all of their teachers
and their college counselor to the Upper School Office at least 48
hours in advance of their planned absence.
Promptness
As a courtesy to others, all students are expected to be on time
for school and classes. If a student is late to school and the lateness
has not been preceded by a telephone call, the student must bring a
note from the parent to the Upper School Administrative Assistant.
Three unexcused tardies result in assignment of detention.
Transportation
Safety dictates all campus traffic rules. Buses and cars follow
patterns indicated on the traffic flow charts provided to parents at the
start of the school year. Cars are not allowed in the Upper School
area. All parking must take place in assigned parking lots.
Upper School students who drive to school will park by the
Goss Field House. Students must register cars with the Upper
UPPER SCHOOL
School Administrative Assistant. Personal belongings should not be
visible inside the car. Cars are to be locked after arrival and students
may not return to their cars without permission until class dismissal.
Parking lots and student cars are “out of bounds” during the school
day. Students who violate this regulation will be considered to have
violated the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct and will be
suspended.
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Study Hall
Supervised study halls are held during the school day in the
Upper School Study Lounge and classrooms to provide students with
the opportunity to complete class assignments, begin and continue
homework or to work with other students during the day.While
study halls are open to all students who wish to use them as a
resource, the following students are automatically assigned a study hall
each trimester:
• all ninth grade students
• all students with an overall grade point average below 80
• all students recommended by their advisors
To ensure students have a common experience and can meet expec-
tations within their study halls, the following guidelines are estab-
lished by all proctors:
• Study halls are for academic pursuits only
(i.e., homework, collaborative work, labs, quiet reading)
• Study halls are meant for quiet work; group conversations
must be granted permission ahead of time
• Assigned students can be excused only be a teacher at the
beginning of the period
Telephones and Cell Phones
See complete policy in All-school section page 25.
Lockers
The School provides each student with a locker and reserves
the right to inspect lockers and student property when deemed nec-
essary for the welfare of all students and the implementation of
school regulations.
Upper School Disciplinary Procedures
Students may be disciplined for conduct on or off school
grounds or at any school-sponsored activity that endangers persons or
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property, is disruptive of the educational process of the School, or
that violates the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct, or other
policy or regulation of the School.
If it is determined that a student has committed a minor infrac-
tion of the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct, he/she will
be assigned to serve detention at the end of the school day or the
next day.
Serious disciplinary matters involving any student will be dealt
with by the Head of School, Academic Dean, Head of Upper School,
and any teacher(s) directly involved. Honor infractions (violations of
the Honor Code) are referred to the Honor Board. Please see the
Honor Code Constitution. Major disciplinary infractions not involv-
ing the Honor Code are dealt with by the Dean of Students and
Head of Upper School and may result in disciplinary probation, sus-
pension from the School, or dismissal. If a student is suspended and
reinstated, the student remains on probation for the remainder of the
year or the following year as circumstances warrant.
Administration and faculty review the student’s record and
behavior to determine an appropriate penalty. Repetition of the
same misconduct or other unacceptable behavior may warrant dis-
missal from the School.
When seniors are suspended, suspensions are reported to the
colleges to which the students have applied.
All decisions regarding discipline are made in the sole discretion
of Chase Collegiate School .
Suspension and Reinstatement
Suspension from School signifies that a student’s conduct can-
not be tolerated within the School and warrants separation from the
UPPER SCHOOL
community for the period of time of the suspension. Reinstatement
following suspension is part of the educational process: a student is
reinstated with the understanding that he or she has learned from the
experience and can continue as a student in good standing.
To be reinstated, a student must address a written request to the
Head of Upper School. The letter shall include evidence, in the form
of a thoughtful, well-written letter, which indicates the student has
fully considered his or her current attitude, behavior, and perform-
ance. The letter must include at least the following:
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 • Explanation of the behavior that led to the student's
suspension
• Explanation of what, if anything, the student has learned
from this experience
• Explanation of how the student will be able to meet the
School's behavioral and academic expectations in the future
• Request to be reinstated to Chase Collegiate School .
The student will submit the letter on return to the school,
and he or she will meet with the Division Head or other
administrator for a reinstatement interview. The Division Head will
telephone the family if reinstatement is not granted on the basis of
the letter and interview.
Disciplinary Probation following suspension means that further
major infractions may receive a greater penalty or longer suspension
or may warrant withholding of a contract for the following year or
immediate dismissal from the School.
Detention
Students who receive a detention from a faculty member for
violating the Chase Collegiate School Code of Conduct or other
school policy or regulation must serve the detention on the day of
the offense or within 48 hours if there are extenuating circumstances.
Detention is faculty supervised Monday-Friday from 3:00-3:45 p.m.
The nature of the offense determines the type of detention given,
either silent study or campus work.
Peer Counselors
Selected students undergo training to act as support to their
peers in the community. Often students find it easier to discuss issues
such as relationships and stress with a peer. Peer counselors are avail-
able to listen, provide support, and when necessary, act as a resource
for further information or help in a confidential setting. Peer coun-
selors act under the direct supervision of the School Counselor.
Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD)
FCD Educational Services, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that
provides alcohol, nicotine, and other drug education to schools and
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colleges in the United States and abroad. The centerpiece of all FCD
programs is the comprehensive four-day course, a richly interactive
curriculum that combines up-to-date information with real-life
experiences. Annually, FCD is secured to present their four-day
course to the Upper School.
Intervention Team
A team of three faculty members is available to meet with any
student who wishes to discuss his or her concerns about a possible
substance abuse problem. The intention is to provide a way for stu-
dents to express concern about their own or others’ substance use
without getting the student involved in the disciplinary system. If
appropriate, a referred student will be asked to meet with the team to
discuss the expressed concerns. The team’s procedures will be out-
lined at that time.
Private Music Lessons
The Music Department is comprised of a dedicated group of
practicing musicians. Full-time faculty and visiting teaching artists
strive to create and provide the very best musical training available.
Private music lessons as well as master classes are offered throughout
the year. Additional information is available by contacting the Music
Department Chair directly.
Extracurricular Activities & Athletic Teams
Chase Collegiate School provides an opportunity for students
to pursue a strong academic program as well as an opportunity to
grow and develop relationships and interpersonal skills which will last
a lifetime. A variety of co-curricular clubs and athletic sports help in
UPPER SCHOOL
this endeavor.
Students are encouraged to join or to initiate student organiza-
tions and activities and to play an active role in their leadership.
Official student organizations must have a faculty sponsor, must meet
regularly, and must sponsor at least one activity per trimester or the
equivalent. The clubs and activities which are currently active
include:
Some of the current clubs and activities include:
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 Chase Ensemble Children's Equality Worldwide Independent Study (specify sport)
Chorus Community Outreach
Concert Band Debate Club Spring:
Diversity Club Drama (acting and production) Baseball
Environmental Club Executive Council
Softball
French Club Green Key (student guides)
Handbell Choir The Highlander (Newspaper) Golf (co-ed)
Jazz Ensemble Latin Club Ultimate Frisbee (co-ed)
Literary Magazine Magic Club Tennis
Math League Model U.N. Lacrosse
Public Affairs Salmagundi (Yearbook)
Ski Club Spanish Club Crew (co-ed)
Special Wishes Video Production Club Fitness Training
Writer's Club Independent Study (specify sport)

Some activities are offered for credit and meet on a more regu-
lar basis. These activities include Band, Chorus, Handbells, Chase
Ensemble, Model UN,Yearbook, newspaper and Drama (both acting
and production).
Team Sports
Fall:
Cross Country
Soccer
Volleyball
Crew (co-ed)
Fitness Training
Independent Study (specify sport)
Winter:
Basketball
Ski Club
Swimming (co-ed)
Wrestling
Fitness Training

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 SCHOOL TELEPHONE / FAX NUMBER SCHOOL CALENDAR 2009-2010
PHONE NUMBERS
August 28 Friday New Faculty Orientation
Main Line (203) 236-9500
Aug 31- Sept 4 M-F Faculty Professional Development Days
Lower School in Camp Hall (203) 236-9510
Head of the Lower School September 3 Thursday New Family & Grade 6 Orientation for
Middle School (203) 236-9520 Grades PK-8, 8:00–9:30 a.m.
Head of the Middle School Lower School “Hopes and Dreams”
Upper School (203) 236-9530 Conferences, 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Head of the Upper School New Family & Freshmen Orientation
Academic Dean (203) 236-9505 for Grades 9-12, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Admissions (203) 236-9560 7 Monday Labor Day – School Closed
Alumni Relations (203) 236-9557 8 Tuesday 1st Day of Classes - Opening Assembly,
Athletics (203) 236-9483 8:00 a.m., Goss Field House
Box Office (203) 236-9545 22 Tuesday Upper School Back-to-School Night,
Business Office (203) 236-9580 Gr.9-12, 7:00 p.m.
Centennial Library (203) 236-9540 24 Thursday Lower School Back-to-School Night,
College Counseling Office (203) 236-9534 Gr.PK-5, 7:00 p.m.
Dining Services
28 Monday Yom Kippur - School Closed
in Garthwait Dining Hall (203) 236-9575
29 Tuesday Middle School Back-to-School Night,
Development Office (203) 236-9550
Dugout / Parents' Association (203) 236-9598 Gr.6-8, 7:00 p.m.
Headmaster (203) 236-9504 October 8 Thursday Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day:
John D. Fixx Grades 6-12
Network / Technology Center (203) 236-9565 9 Friday Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day:
Nurse’s Office (203) 236-9555 Grades PK-5
12 Monday Columbus Day – School in Session
FAX NUMBERS 23 Friday Parent Conferences: Grades PK-12 -
Main Fax Line (203) 236-9494 No Classes
Lower School Fax (203) 236-9509 November 9 Monday Professional Development Day –
Middle School Fax (203) 236-9494 No Classes
Upper School Fax (203) 236-9535 24 Tuesday Parents’ Association Holiday Bazaar,
Business Office Fax (203) 236-9566 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Development / Alumni Fax (203) 236-9558 Thanksgiving Holiday
Library & Network /
begins at 3:10 p.m.
Technology Center Fax (203) 236-9543
25 Wednesday Comment Writing Day –
No Classes
30 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.

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December 18 Friday All-School Holiday Concert 10:45 a.m., UPPER SCHOOL TESTING DATES
Winter Recess begins at 12 noon
January 1 Friday New Year’s Day Holiday – PSAT SAT (Saturdays) ACT (Saturdays) Advanced Placement
School Closed Wed. October 14 October 10 September 12 (AP) Examinations
4 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m. November 7 October 24 May 3-7
18 Monday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - December 5 December 12 May 10-14
School Closed January 23 February 6
20-22 Wed-Fri Upper School Exams, March 6 April 10
Wednesday through Friday May 1 June 12
22 Friday Parent Conferences: June 5
Grades PK-8 -
No Classes for PK-8 This calendar is subject to change if the School has an unusual number
(Conference snow date: of snow days. Athletic team schedules are published separately each trimester.
Monday, January, 25)
February 12 Friday Professional Development Day,
No Classes
15 Monday Presidents’ Day - School Closed
March 5 Friday Spring Recess begins at 3:10 p.m.
22 Monday Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.
April 2 Friday Good Friday – School Closed
30 Friday Alumnae/i Day & Reunions
May 1 Saturday Alumnae/i Day & Reunions
3 Monday Faculty Professional Development Day –
No Classes
31 Monday Memorial Day - School Closed
June 10 Thursday Last Day of Classes
Lower/Middle School
dismissal 3:00 p.m.;
Upper School 12:00 noon
11 Friday Commencement at 10:30 a.m. –
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COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
EST. 1865

AN ACADEMICALLY DEMANDING COED DAY SCHOOL IN THE

CLASSIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TRADITION.
GRADES PREK-3 THROUGH 12.

565 Chase Parkway

Waterbury, CT 06708-3394
Main Phone: 203-236-9500

Lower School: 203-236-9510

Fax: 203-236-9509

Middle School: 203-236-9520

Fax: 203-236-9494

Upper School: 203-236-9530

Fax: 203-236-9535
www.chasecollegiate.org