MSD Student Handbook, Manila

Middle School Division
Student Handbook
SY 2018-2019
Table of Contents
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2018-2019
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION BELL SCHEDULE
SCHOOL VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
FAITH ACADEMY
SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS
Creative and Critical THINKERS
Self-directed LEARNERS
Proficient COLLABORATORS
Skillful COMMUNICATORS
Faithful STEWARDS
FA Schoolwide Theme for the 18-19 SY
STUDENT CONDUCT
Conduct and Attitude Guidelines
PHILOSOPHY
PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION
Middle School Division Academic Requirements (over 3 years)
ACTIVITIES
Annual Events
Weekly Events
After School Policy for Middle School Students
GENERAL INFORMATION
Attendance & Absences
Cheating and Plagiarism
Cell phones and Telephone Calls -- See Electronic Equipment
Common Language Policy
Discipline
Dress Code
Electronic Equipment
Excuses for Physical Education
Grading
Homework
Jurisdiction
Lockers
Lunchtime Guidelines
PDAs (Public Displays of Affection)
Service Requirement
Student Senate
Supplies
Unauthorized Access
APPENDIX A: School Day Dress Guidelines
APPENDIX B: Dress for After School*, Non-Uniform Days & Special Events
APPENDIX C: Academic Integrity Policy
APPENDIX D: Cadd Theater Expectations
APPENDIX E: The Library (LRC)
APPENDIX F: MSD CUSH Policy
APPENDIX G: Attendance & Absence
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FAITH ACADEMY, INC.
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2018-2019
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE. BECAUSE OF CIRCUMSTANCES
THE SCHEDULE MAY NEED TO CHANGE ONCE THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS.
18-20 New Staff Orientation

July 23-25 All Staff Retreat
27 Divisional Meetings
30 Boarding Homes Open
Staff Work Day/Subject Team Meetings
ESD Meet the Teacher
New Student/Parent Orientation for all grades
31 HSD Registration
Staff Work Day
1 Staff Work Day

August 2 School Begins
4-5 Family Home Weekend (no activities & no homework)
14 Meet the Teacher (MSD)
15 Meet the Teacher (HSD)
21 Ninoy Aquino Day (Regular Classes PreK-Gr12)
23-25 High School Retreat
27 National Heroes Day (No Classes PreK-Gr12)
27 Parent-Teacher Conferences for ESD/MSD

September No Classes PreK-Gr8; Classes for HSD
Parent-Teacher Conferences for ESD/MSD
28
No Classes PreK-Gr8
Half day of classes for HSD with Parent-Teacher Conferences from 12:00 noon
October Break
29
7 October Break
October 8 In Service (No Classes PreK-Gr12)
Boarding Homes Open 12:00 noon
Classes Resumes
9
PSAT (Regular Classes PreK-12)
10
Regular Classes PreK-Gr12
31
1 All Saints Day (No classes PreK-Gr12)

November 2 All Souls Day (No classes PreK-Gr12)
30 Bonifacio Day (Regular classes PreK-Gr12)
11-13 High School Exams

December 14 Early Dismissal 11:00am
15-Jan 7 Christmas Break
7 Boarding Homes Open 12:00 noon

January In Service (No Classes PreK-Gr.12)
Classes Resume
8
11-15 Middle School Outdoor Ed

February 18 MSD Recovery Day (No classes for MSD)
7-10 Senior Trip & Ministry

March 14 Parent-Teacher Conferences for ESD
No classes for PreK-Gr5; Classes for MSD/HSD
Parent-Teacher Conferences for ESD/MSD
15
No classes PreK-Gr8; Classes for HSD
March Break
16-24 In-Service (No Classes PreK-Gr.12)
25 Boarding Homes open 12:00 noon
Classes Resume
26
6-9 Family Home Weekend

April 9 Day of Valor (No Classes PreK-G12)
18 Maundy Thursday (No classes PreK-Gr12)
19 Good Friday (No classes PreK-Gr12)
21 Easter
May 1 Labor Day (No classes PreK-Gr12)

28-30 High School Exams
30 Baccalaureate
31 Last Day of School
Early Dismissal 11:00am
Commencement 2:00pm
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION BELL SCHEDULE
GRADE 6 SCHEDULE
MONDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY TUESDAY
TIME PERIOD TIME PERIOD
7:10-8:13 Period 1 7:10-7:53 Advisory
8:17-9:12 Period 2 7:57-8:44 Period 1
9:12-9:22 Break 8:48-9:35 Period 2
9:22-10:25 Period 3 9:35-9:45 Break
10:29-11:14 Period 4 9:45-10:29 Chapel
11:18-12:20 Period 5 10:33-11:20 Period 3
12:20-12:48 Lunch Break 11:20-11:48 Lunch Break
12:52-1:37 Period 6 11:52-12:39 Period 4
1:41-2:26 Period 7 12:43-1:30 Period 5
GRADE 7 SCHEDULE
7:10-8:02 Period 1 7:10-7:53 Advisory
8:02-8:13 Merienda Break 7:57-8:44 Period 1
8:13-9:17 Period 2 8:48-9:35 Period 2
9:21-10:06 Period 3 9:35-:9:45 Merienda Break
10:10-10:55 Period 4 9:45-10:29 Chapel
10:59-11:44 Period 5 10:33-11:20 Period 3
11:44-12:12 Lunch Break 11:24-12:11 Period 4
12:16-1:18 Period 6 12:11-12:39 Lunch Break
1:22-2:26 Period 7 12:43-1:30 Period 5
GRADE 8 SCHEDULE
7:10-8:02 Period 1 7:10-7:53 Advisory
8:05-8:50 Period 2 7:57-8:44 Period 1
8:50-9:00 Merienda Break 8:48-9:35 Period 2
9:00-9:45 Period 3 9:35-9:45 Merienda Break
9:49-10:54 Period 4 9:45-0:29 Chapel
10:58-12:03 Period 5 10:33-11:20 Period 3
12:03-12:31 Lunch Break 11:24-12:11 Period 4
12:35-1:20 Period 6 12:11-12:39 Lunch Break
1:24-2:26 Period 7 12:43-1:30 Period 5
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HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION BELL SCHEDULE
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1st
7:10 - 7:57
1st 2nd 1st 2nd
7:10 - 8:32 7:10 - 8:32 7:10 - 8:38 7:10 - 8:38
2nd
8:02 - 8:48
3rd
8:53 - 9:39
3rd 4th 3rd 4th
8:37 - 9:59 8:37 - 9:59 8:43 - 10:11 8:43 - 10:11
4th
9:44 - 10:30
LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH HOMEROOM ACTIVITY PERIOD

10:30 - 11:01 9:59 - 10:36 9:59 - 10:36 10:16 - 10:45 10:16 - 10:45
5th CHAPEL LUNCH LUNCH

11:06 - 11:52 10:41 - 11:42 10:45 - 11:19 10:45 - 11:19
5th
10:41 - 12:03
6th
11:57 - 12:43
6th 5th 6th
11:47 - 11:42 11:24 - 12:52 11:24 - 12:52
7th
12:48 - 1:34
7th
12:08 - 1:30
8th 8th 7th 8th
1:39 - 2:25 1:14 - 2:25 12:57 - 2:25 12:57 - 2:25
VANS LEAVE VANS LEAVE

VANS LEAVE @ 2:30
@ 2:30 @ 1:40
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
2:30 - 4:20 IN-SERVICE 2:30 - 4:20
VANS LEAVE 1:45 - 4:15

ACTIVITIES VANS LEAVE @ 4:30
@ 4:30
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SCHOOL VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
Vision: To see God’s Kingdom and the Great Commission advanced
through transformative, Christ-centered education.
Mission: Forming Christlike, lifelong learners through a dynamic,
relevant education, especially for the children of
missionaries.
FAITH ACADEMY
SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS
At Faith Academy, our intentional approach to our students’ development means encouraging them
to strive to be Christ-like lifelong learners. To assist students, teachers, and parents in this, Faith
Academy uses the following Schoolwide Learning Results:
● Creative and Critical THINKERS

- who search for and integrate God’s truth in all aspects of life and learning
- who solve complex problems
- who analyze, interpret, evaluate and synthesize information
● Self-directed LEARNERS
- who pursue truth through studying the Bible
- who understand and apply a body of knowledge and skills
- who demonstrate intellectual curiosity
- who access information as a tool for lifelong learning
● Proficient COLLABORATORS
- who work and learn cooperatively with others
- who show respect for commonalities and differences in areas such as cultures and points of
view
● Skillful COMMUNICATORS
- who interact with information and ideas through listening, speaking, reading, -writing, using
technology and symbolic representation (pictorial, graphic, musical, etc.)
- who learn and convey Biblical concepts and truths
● Faithful STEWARDS
- who understand the need for discipline and balance in all areas of life
- who contribute their time and talents to serve their families, communities, and all nations
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- who take care of the resources God has entrusted to them
FA Schoolwide Theme for the 18-19 SY
“Better Together”
Romans 12 : 4-5
For just
same as each
function, 5 of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the
so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the
others.
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Our Values:
1. Great Commision Partnership
We are passionate about participating in the Great Commission.
●Supporting the spread of the Gospel in Asia by educating the children of missionaries
● Partnering with churches and mission agencies who provide missionary staff to the
school
●Discipling and empowering our students to impact the world around them for the Gospel
2. Excellence in Education
We are committed to best practices in education.
● Offering rich opportunities for learning and growth inside and outside the classroom
● Implementing teaching methods supported by contemporary educational research
● Training students to be creative and critical thinkers, self-directed learners, proficient
collaborators, skillful communicators and faithful stewards
3. Gospel Integration
We are dedicated to seeing the Gospel permeate everything we do, in and out of the
classroom.
● Pursuing a rich integration of faith and learning
● Training students to think biblically about every aspect of life
● Modeling a life of faith and commitment to follow Christ in all that he commands
4. Multicultural Community
We are a vibrant, multicultural community bound together by Christian love.
● Cultivating rich, caring relationships
● Honoring and respecting people of all cultural backgrounds
● Meeting the unique needs of Third Culture Kids
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Conduct and Attitude Guidelines

In order to be admitted to Faith Academy, students and parents must sign the Code of Conduct. This
describes the foundation for the school’s standards for behavior. By signing, students and parents
agree to strive to honor God at Faith Academy by
1. having a right attitude toward and respect for those in authority. I will obey school rules. I will
abide by the school dress code while at school and school-sponsored activities.
2. respecting others’ theological beliefs. I will respect differences of doctrine and practice within
the Faith Academy community.
3. working to maintain good relationships with others. I will choose to speak to encourage instead
of gossiping or telling half-truths about others. I will work at being positive instead of criticizing
or complaining. When a disagreement happens, I will try to resolve the difficulty peacefully.
When there are differences of opinion, I will try to listen and understand what the other person
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is saying.
4. using wholesome speech and language. I will treat staff members, employees, and other
students fairly and with respect, free from harassment and intimidation. I will speak truth and
not lie. I will not swear or tell suggestive jokes.
5. respecting the opposite sex. I will live by the Biblical guidelines for moral purity and will honor
members of the opposite sex in all my interactions.
6. looking after my health. I will not use alcoholic drinks, tobacco, drugs, or other illegal
substances, for this could do harm to me and others. Drugs prescribed by a physician would
be an exception.
7. looking after my mind. I will choose entertainment that is wholesome. I will stay away from
unwholesome and potentially harmful use of the Internet, movies and television, music,
computerized games, and reading materials.
8. looking after my behavior. I will not steal property belonging to others. I will not cheat in my
school work or plagiarize material written by others. I will not participate in dancing that is
sexually suggestive in movement or attire. I will not go to nightclubs, bars, or other similar
places. I will not practice occult activity.
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Faith Academy Middle School is to provide a program of schooling
which is different from the childhood (elementary) and adolescent (high school), yet serves as
a transition between the two.
We hope to fulfill this philosophy by achieving the following goals:
1. Provide a learning environment in which students are encouraged to strive for excellence in
order to achieve their full potential
2. Provide a balanced curriculum of skill development and content using a variety of
approaches
3. Provide a learning environment which meets the varied needs of students
4. Provide a program which promotes positive interaction among different age and grade
levels
5. Provide counsel, support, and guidance to students
6. Provide experiences for students designed to build self-esteem, instill responsibility and
encourage spiritual growth
7. Provide systematic communication with parents on matters relating to their individual
child and to the school program
8. Provide an extra-curricular activities program which complements the overall school
program, incorporating student interests, and emphasizing skill-building, participation and
character building
9. Provide a program which allows each student to experience a broad range of learning in
order which he/she may discover his/her strengths and interests
Middle School at Faith Academy comprises students in grades 6 through 8. The philosophy
recognizes the uniqueness of students in this age group with the emphasis on meeting students
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needs academically, socially, physically and spiritually.
PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION
Grade 6 core classes (Bible, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies) are generally taught
by two of the 6th grade teachers. Physical Education, Music, Computer or any other classes are
generally taught by teacher specialists.
Grade 7 and 8 classes are entirely departmentalized.
Middle School Division Academic Requirements (over 3 years)

Subject Area Semesters required Notes
Bible 6 Required every semester

English 6 Required every semester
Mathematics 6 Required every semester
Science 6 Required every semester
Social Studies 6 Required every semester
Physical Education 6 P.E. is required for every student each year but may be
waived on a doctor’s recognized orders. There is a 2-3
week unit of Health included in all three grades.
Computer 2 All Middle School students shall complete two semesters
in Computer. If a student enters Middle School at Faith
Academy for the first time in Grade 8, they must only
complete one semester of a Computer class.
Performing Arts 2 All Middle School students shall complete at least two
Band semesters in the Performing Arts. One semester of this
(Beginning, Intermediate, requirement can be waived if the student can prove that
& Advanced) they are taking regular private lessons, which include a
Choir performance recital for a minimum of one semester (for
Drama (I & II) example, piano). One semester can also be waived for
Guitar (I, II, & III) students who enter Faith Academy after January 1 of
Hand Bell choir their 7th Grade year provided that they have taken a
Strings semester of Performing Arts.
(Beginning, Intermediate,
& Advanced)
Art 1 All Middle School students shall complete at least one
semester in Art.
Practical Arts 1 All Middle School students shall complete at least one
Foods semester of Practical Arts.
Industrial Arts
Textiles
Robotics
Foreign Language - There is no requirement. Languages potentially offered
are Tagalog, French, Spanish and Mandarin.
Free Choice 4 Students may choose from the above courses over and
above the minimum requirements
Total MS Semesters 46
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Required Courses (additional notes)
Algebra I is offered at the 8th Grade level with High School recognition given to students receiving a
“B” or “A” grade. This course will count toward fulfilling high school graduation requirements in the
academic program but will not, however, decrease the total number of Math credits required in
Grades 9 through 12.
Pre-requisites:
a. High achievement in seventh grade mathematics.

b. Appropriate score on the standardized Algebra Aptitude Test.
c. Appropriate score on a standardized math test.
d. Approval of teacher and counselor.
e. Permission of parents.
Dropping or adding a course

This may be initiated by the student during the first week of the first semester or during the first week
of second semester. At any time it may be initiated by the teacher, counselor, principal, or parent.
Course changes require a parent signature on the form.
Enrichment Courses
● English Language Learners (ELL) – designated students will be scheduled into an English
Enrichment class, in addition to their regular course requirements. English Enrichment
classes will continue each year in Middle School until an acceptable level of proficiency is
achieved.
● Learning Center (LC) – Learning Center is offered for students with special learning needs.
● Discovery – is an individualized intervention for students with learning differences that focus
on strengthening their areas of deficient functioning. Its goal is to help students develop tools
of independent learning in the classroom and in life.
(Note: Dispensation for completion of MSD requirements is often made for students taking
enrichment courses.)
ACTIVITIES
There are many opportunities and competitions for students to become actively involved and
aim for excellence.
Annual Events
● Friendship Week
Activities during this week are designed to help students strengthen and make new
friendships, especially those who are new to Faith Academy. It is also designed to build
school spirit at this point early in the year. Students have the opportunity to dress up
according to daily themes and participate in interactive team games on Friday afternoon.
● Christmas Party
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The Student Senate organizes this social event which is usually an ice cream and cookie
dessert evening with entertainment items provided by the Middle School students and staff.
● Outdoor Ed
Outdoor Education is a yearly offering in the month of February. It takes place in a series
of off-campus locations for a period of five days. The purpose of Outdoor Ed is to create an
experience outside the normal school setting that places students in cooperative learning
activities with an educational emphasis. There is a spiritual emphasis program in the
evenings to challenge students to have a deeper relationship with God. Please note that a
sleeping bag or sleeping roll will be needed. An adult squad leader is assigned to each
squad of 7 to 12 students. The overall ratio of adults to students is more than one adult for
every 5 students.
● STEM Expo/Speech Tournament
This event alternates each year between the S.T.E.M. Expo and the Speech Tournament.
Both 7th and 8th graders are required to participate so they will experience both events
over the two years. Sixth graders observe with a view to prepare themselves for future
years.
● End of Year Banquet
The Student Senate also organizes this banquet event. They choose a theme, decorate the
hall, and audition students for performances during the evening. Students dress more
formally but in Middle School we do not allow dating for the banquet.
● Barkada’s
Each student is placed into one of four Barkadas, which are a mixture of Grade 6, 7, & 8
students. A series of Barkada activities are held throughout first semester. Many of these
are competitions for Barkada points and some are for social interaction. The goals of
Barkada events are to help develop godly character qualities and build good relationships
with a variety of people as well as build school spirit. The Barkadas are able to gain points
towards winning the prized 'Barkada Bowl'.
Weekly Events
● Clubs
There are two days in the week where clubs are offered after school. All teachers are
involved sometime during the year with offering a club of their choice. Clubs are optional
for students and they get involved by signing up for one or two days a week. Students get
the choice each quarter to sign up for new clubs or sometimes continue through in the
same one.
● Chapels
Chapel time is fitted into the weekly schedule and is where the whole Middle School
gathers together. The Middle School Chaplain is in charge of these chapels.
● PHAT
Pursuing Holiness And Truth is a weekly after school activity designed for spiritual
enrichment and fun that students are strongly encouraged to attend.
● Worship Team
Students have opportunity to try out and participate in the worship team by playing a
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musical instrument or singing. This team helps lead the worship time during chapels.
After School Policy for Middle School Students

Rationale
Living in the Philippines the school campus is more than it is in our home countries. As well as
a place of learning, it is a community gathering/meeting place. For our students it is a place of
recreation that is difficult to get outside our school campus. This policy is also a response to
the student voice, represented by student senate, for change.
Middle School students may, at their parents discretion, stay on campus after classes finish
from 2:30 until 4:30 pm four days a week (Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri).
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
School Activity Clubs PRS (Parent Run PHAT Clubs PRS (Parent Run
Sports) Sports)
Status Free time allowed No free time No free time Free time Free time allowed
allowed
● If there is a school activity and free time allowed, the student can do either. However, if the
activity has required weekly attendance the student must attend and not avail of free time.
● Students staying for free time may not loiter outside activity rooms, make loud noises, or
otherwise disturb an activity.
● If a student is staying for a school activity, there will obviously be supervision. On the other
hand, if they are staying for free time, then there is no direct supervision. If parents are not
comfortable with this, then they should see that they attend a school activity or go home.
● Take note that free time is NOT allowed on Tuesdays. F.A. Staff are in meetings so there is
less general supervision, and we also like to have a day away from campus available for other
activities, such as appointments, etc., that don’t conflict with school.
● Free time is also not allowed on Wednesdays. Students need to leave campus unless they are
attending PHAT or have their parents on campus.
● For the first semester of Grade 6, students may only choose the free time option on Fridays.
They may stay after for school activities on the other days.
● All students may be in the LRC (library) after school on any day that is open. The LRC is
closed on Tuesday.
Areas of campus permitted during Free Time.
Permitted Sometimes Permitted Not Permitted
● LRC ● SCC (Secondary Covered Court) ● ES playground (upper and
● The Circle ● ECC (Elementary Covered Court) lower, including the lunch
● The V ● Elementary Field (only with tables)
● MS Hallways permission) ● Lingering in the ES, HS, or
● Tipunan Courtyard Preference must be given to school Phase II hallways
● A room with adult activities on these 3 facilities ● Parent Lounge
supervision
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● Watching sports events
Consequences for non-compliance
Any student not abiding by the after school policy, found outside the permitted area, or is cited
for misconduct will lose after school privileges.
● First offense: Issued a demerit.

● Second offense: A one-week after school ban (both school activities and free time).
● Third offense: A two-week after school ban (both school activities and free time) and
loss of the free time option until the end of the quarter.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Attendance & Absences
Faith Academy places a high priority on attendance because success depends on being in class. If
a student is absent or tardy, the parent or guardian must contact the school through a phone call,
email or note to verify the reason for missing school. Additionally, students may be granted a pre-
approved absence at the request of a parent, guardian, teacher, advisor or coach. A one-week
advance notice must be given, and approval is based upon the necessity of the absence. The
school will excuse illness, a family emergency, a ministry trip or a school-sponsored trip. If a
student does not follow the re-admittance procedures, or if the reason for their absence cannot be
approved, the absence will be classified as unexcused. If a student misses 12 or more days in a
semester, or 24 days in a year, he/she will come under review to determine whether course credit
will be given. See Appendix G.
Cheating and Plagiarism

Academic dishonesty, or cheating, is not tolerated at Faith Academy. Cheating is obtaining or
using information in a dishonest way. To read our full policy on Academic Integrity for the MSD,
please see Appendix C.
Cell phones and Telephone Calls -- See Electronic Equipment
Common Language Policy

English is the common language of our school community, and it must be spoken on campus
as a matter of courtesy, empathy and respect. When students are involved in whole class
discussions or mixed language groups, English must be used in order to ensure understanding
by all participants and to avoid the exclusion of some group members. This policy is intended
to help students master the language of instruction, and it promotes a stronger sense of unity,
inclusivity, accountability and respect among all groups on campus.
Discipline
● Tardies. A student arriving late to class will be assigned a tardy which is recorded in the M.S.
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office. A student receiving four tardies in one quarter will be placed on an after-school
detention.
● Detentions. As well as tardies, detentions may be assigned by a teacher, counselor, or the
principal for infractions of the rules. A second detention in one quarter will result in a two-week
after-school ban.
● Demerits. Students discovered misbehaving outside of class are issued a demerit that gets
recorded in the office and/or Sycamore and repeat offender called to the principal’s attention.
Dress Code
The school uniform is worn by all students. The guidelines are common to all three divisions. Please
refer to the guidelines published in the Parent Handbook or in Appendix A & B of this document.
Also note that a separate P.E. uniform must be purchased.
Electronic Equipment
IPods, Cell phones, CD players, electronic games, and similar electronic devices are not
permissible during school hours. The only exceptions to this rule are the following:
● If a teacher wants to award his/her students with a special privilege of listening to music; and
● All students may use their electronic devices during break, lunch, or after school. If there is a
need to use your device for communication purposes, you may do so quickly between classes.
Those are the only times these devices should be seen. Students are strongly encouraged to keep
all valuables in a locked locker. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen valuables.
Use of a cell phone during a test or exam will be treated as an offense of cheating.
If students need to make a call, they may use the phone located at the entrance of Boesel Hall.
Phone calls should be made during lunch or after school but not during or between classes.
Excuses for Physical Education

You must attend class even when you cannot participate or dress out. If there is a reason for
a student to not participate in Physical Education (PE), the student must bring a note from his
or her parent or guardian to their PE teacher. To miss more than three consecutive class
periods, a note from a doctor must be presented stating the reason for the absence and the
length of time to be excused. Physical Education is considered an important part of our
program and students are expected to participate. An athlete who is taking a PE class must
participate in class that day in order to take part in afternoon practices or games.
Grading
At the beginning of the school year, teachers will publish their assessment plan and the
grading scale that they use. To view the school’s grading policy click here.
Homework
Middle School students should not be given more than a total of 6 ½ hours of homework per
week in all classes combined. This includes expected time to study for tests. All high school
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classes offered in middle school (such as Algebra) may carry a heavier homework load than
the normal MSD classes.If students are absent when work was due or a test was given, they
are expected to complete the work the day they return, unless the nature of the absence has
kept them from their studies.
If a student was not present when the test/work was assigned he/she has two days for the
first day missed and one day for each additional day missed to make up the work. Getting
make-up work is the student’s responsibility. Exceptions may be made for extenuating
circumstances or extended illness, with the consultation of parents, student, and teacher.
Jurisdiction
Students are under the school’s authority and care when on school property, at an off-campus
school-sponsored event or on school transportation. Boarding students are under 24-hour
jurisdiction unless with their parents or an appointed guardian. When students are not under
school jurisdiction, their parents hold the responsibility of enforcing the Code of Conduct.
Note, however, that the school reserves the right of jurisdiction for certain serious offenses
such as intoxication and drug use. (See PARENT HANDBOOK)
Lockers
Each student is assigned a hallway locker for their use each year. They must keep all items in
their lockers to keep them safe. Each student is given a combination lock for their hall locker
and this will be charged to parents’ account. This lock is personally owned by each student
and will be taken with them from grade to grade.
Lunchtime Guidelines
Students must remain in one of the following areas during the lunch period. The V, SCC
(Secondary Covered Court), the courtyard outside Tipunan Hall, or the hallways in St. Clair
Hall. An exception would be going to and from the library or nurse’s office. A few students
may eat lunch in the bahay kubo in the circle or the fixed seating on the middle school side of
the circle. Students must leave waste in the proper receptacles. Students may eat in
classrooms only if a teacher is present.
PDAs (Public Displays of Affection)

The Middle School does not encourage or condone PDAs. If a student participates in this
behavior they may receive one of the following disciplinary actions:
● a demerit
● an after school ban for two weeks
● a school suspension
Note: At the middle school level, PDAs include holding hands.
Service Requirement
Each middle school student is required to be involved in a service project twice a year, once
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each semester. These are commonly facilitated by their Bible class teachers and the Outdoor
Education program.
Student Senate
Student Senate is geared to help students take leadership roles. Representatives are
elected from each grade level. Elections are held each semester in August and January.
Supplies
Each teacher will inform students at the beginning of classes as to the supplies needed for
that class. These will need to be bought as soon as is possible.
Unauthorized Access
If a middle school student enters a restricted area on campus, they will receive the following
discipline:
● 1st offense: an after school ban for one week or a one week lunch time detention with the
duty teacher (at the principal's discretion)
● 2nd offense: a minimum of one day in-school suspension
● 3rd offense: a minimum of three days in-school suspension
Note: All rooftops are restricted areas. Under no circumstance is a student allowed on a roof
without express teacher permission and supervision.
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: School Day Dress Guidelines
General Footwear
● Uniforms must be clean and in good condition and free of rips, holes and ● Any footwear is acceptable as long as it is safe and does
frays. not distract from the learning environment.
● Uniforms must be the correct size and be worn in a way that is modest ● Division principals may set guidelines that best fit specific
and appropriate for school. situations (e.g., PE).
● On school days, students are expected to be in uniform from 7:00 a.m.
until the end of classes.
Hair Shirts and Tops

● Hair must be clean. ● Students must wear approved Faith Academy clothing.
● No designs may be cut or shaved into the hair and girls must not shave ● Students may wear approved Faith Academy jackets for
any or all of their hair. warmth. Other coverings (e.g. non-Faith jackets, blankets, etc.)
● Hair must be of a natural color. are not allowed.
● Hair may not be cut, styled or colored in a way that is distracting (e.g., no ● Girls must wear a bra of an appropriate color.
Mohawks, dual tones, spikes, etc.). ● Undershirts may be worn. They may extend slightly
● Boys may not have braids or adornments (e.g., bands, beads, clips). beyond the hemlines to add accent.
Pants/Skirts/Shorts Miscellaneous
● Students must wear approved Faith Academy uniform. ● Hats, caps, and bandannas are not to be worn indoors.
● Girls may wear the boys’ styled shorts from the uniform shop. The cut-- ● Body piercing jewelry for guys is limited to a single stud
other than length--may not be altered. Shorts must touch the top of the knee. per ear. For girls, piercings are limited to a maximum of two
● Girls’ skirts have a different length requirement. Skirts must come to the earrings per ear and a small single nose stud.
middle of the knee. ● Tattoos are not to be visible at any time or at any school
● Alterations to uniforms may be made for the purpose of fit, otherwise they event on or off campus.
must be worn as designed.
● Underwear and skin must not show above the waistband.
APPENDIX B: Dress for After School*, Non-Uniform Days & Special Events
General Footwear
● Clothing must be modest and support an environment for learning (during ● Any footwear is acceptable as long as it is safe.
school hours).
● Clothing must be free from rips, holes or frays.
Hair Shirts and Tops

● Hair must be clean and combed or brushed. ● Under shirts are not appropriate for non uniform days. Guys must
● No designs may be cut or shaved into hair, and girls must not shave any wear shirts.
or all of the hair on their head. ● No spaghetti straps, strapless tops, or halter tops allowed for girls.
● Hair must be of a natural color. ● Girls must wear a bra.
● Hair may not be cut, styled or colored in a way that is distracting (e.g., no ● Shirts and tops must not have messages or artwork that
Mohawks, dual tones, spikes, etc.). depict or condone illegal or immoral behavior.
● Guys may not have braids or adornment (e.g, hair bands, beads, clips, ● Shirts and tops must not reveal midriff or underwear when
etc.). standing.
● Girls’ tops must not be so tight or thin as to show the
outline of the bra or so loose or low cut as to reveal the bra or
cleavage.
Pants/Skirts/Dresses/Shorts Miscellaneous
● Informal clothing (e.g., fatigues, athletic shorts, sleepwear) is not ● Hats, caps, and bandannas are not to be worn indoors.
appropriate during school hours. ● Body piercings must not be distracting to the learning environment
● Clothing must not be so tight or thin as to reveal the outline of underwear therefore body piercing jewelry is limited to earrings and a small
or so loose, low hanging or low cut that underwear may be seen. single nose stud.
● Shorts may be mid-thigh in length. When standing with arms at the sides, ● Visible tattoos are not permitted at any time or at any
the hem of the shorts may be no higher than the fingertips. school event on or off campus.
● Swimwear: See poster at the Aquatics Center for specific
guidelines. No bikinis for girls or mini Speedo style shorts for boys.
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Other Times** Formal Events
● Dress code guidelines are in effect for all school-sponsored events on or ● GENERAL
off campus. ○ Because these are school events, the rules on body
● When appropriate, a relaxed dress code will be published (e.g., Spirit piercing and tattoos apply.
Week and shorts & tshirt days). ○ See APPENDIX E for events in Cadd Theater.
● All swimming activities on or off campus will follow the swimsuit ● GIRLS—Formal or semi-formal attire that adheres to these
guidelines posted at the Aquatics Center. guidelines:
● Uniform standards of dress or better are expected at plays, concerts, etc. ○ Hemlines must touch the top of the knee, even if stockings
or leggings are worn. The hemline must touch the calf when
the student bends her leg back while standing. Slits may be
no higher than the top of the knee.
○ The back may be no more than 2/3ds uncovered.
○ No tight fitting, see-through or clinging material.
○ Cleavage may not show when standing. Necklines may be
no lower than the width of four fingers below the collarbone.
When bending over, use the local custom and place a hand
over the neckline.
○ Midriff may not be exposed.
● GUYS—Formal or semi-formal attire that adheres to these
guidelines:
○ Dress pants.
○ Dress shirts (no polo, t-shirts, or athletic shirts) or barong.
Ties are optional.
○ Dress shoes (no sandals or sneakers).
* 2:45pm to 4:30pm *After 4:30pm on school days and all day on weekends
APPENDIX C: Academic Integrity Policy

1. Biblical rationale
The Mission Statement of Faith Academy states that the school “is committed to equipping students to be
Christ-like, life-long learners by providing a dynamic relevant education (...)” (section 1.01 Board Policy
Manual). Furthermore, the school “strives to accomplish an observable Christian culture through students
growing in Christ-like character” (section 1.02 B2).
One of the attributes of Christ-like character -integrity- is emphasized in Scripture:

● You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; you shall not lie to one another. (Leviticus 19:11 ESV)
● Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.
(Proverbs 10:9 ESV)
● One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also
dishonest in much. (Luke 16:10 ESV)
● For we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of man. (2 Corinthians
8:21 ESV)
● Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever
is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things. (Philippians 4:8 ESV)
The Biblical mandate for integrity is clear from the verses above. In our educational context this translates to
academic integrity.
2. Academic Integrity
The Academic Integrity Policy is the moral and ethical code for students and faculty. Staff and
students are expected to meet the standards of honesty and stewardship, striving for excellence
according to their abilities, presenting original academic work that is the creative product of their own
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thinking.
The following standards for academic work (assignments, tests, homework, presentations, written
reports, exams, creative projects, group work, oral reports, videos, music, performance, artwork, etc.)
apply to all graded and ungraded academic work presented and/or submitted work by students:
a. Students produce original work

All student work, written and oral, ideas and argumentation, that the student hands in
(homework and assignments) must be the original creative work of the student. When the
student uses or quotes other people’s academic or creative work it must be properly cited (See
§ 3. Citing and Crediting).
b. Students produce factual work

All data and evidence students use in their academic or creative work must be authentic and
not fabricated. Examples, statistics, interviews, etc. must be based on facts. They must not be
fabricated, falsified or altered.
c. Students produce work honestly

Every course has a Course Handout and an Assessment Plan that is shared with the students.
In the Course Outline the teacher states the overall goals, the topics covered, equipment and
materials used in class, and expected work attitude & ethic of students. The Assessment Plan
reflects the guidelines and requirements for the students’ work (assignments and homework),
as well as the grading computation.
In order to adhere to these requirements the student will refrain from cheating. Cheating
includes everything that is being done to present a student’s academic work as their own while
all or part of it is not his/her own. Altering, buying (other people’s academic work), borrowing,
colluding, copying, fabricating, forging, hiring someone to do the work, lying, plagiarizing,
quoting without referencing correctly, stealing, using resources and tools when not allowed,
etc. are examples of cheating and considered a violation of Faith Academy’s Academic
Integrity Policy.
3. Citing and Crediting
Faith Academy teaches its students, and models as a staff and faculty, the importance of properly
citing any material that is borrowed from other sources. The school’s policy is that any action which
knowingly or unknowingly claims another’s work as your own without acknowledgement or citation is
an example of plagiarism. Plagiarism is an act of theft. To claim another’s work as your own without
acknowledgement or citation is an example of academic fraud. At Faith Academy, students and staff
are taught that any use of someone else’s words, ideas and data must include a citation of the
sources of that information. This use includes papers written, presentations created, posters made,
speeches given, and any other representation which may include borrowed information, including
images. (GIS 2)
Guidelines for Citing
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MSD students are to cite according to each teacher’s standards and guidelines. A teacher can
choose to use the guidelines for citing from the High School Department, at his/her own discretion.
More information on how to cite sources in an HSD Faith Academy product is explained in the HSD
Style Manual.
Crediting
It must be understood that whether the material from a source is quoted, paraphrased, or
summarized, it must be credited. These three ways of incorporating other writers' work into your own
writing differ according to the closeness of your writing to the source writing.
a. Quotations
Quotations must be identical to the original, using a narrow segment of the source. They must
match the source document word for word and must be attributed to the original author.
b. Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing involves putting a passage from source material into your own words. A
paraphrase must also be attributed to the original source. Paraphrased material is usually
shorter than the original passage, taking a somewhat broader segment of the source and
condensing it slightly.
c. Summarizing
Summarizing involves putting the main idea(s) into your own words, including only the main
point(s). Once again, it is necessary to attribute summarized ideas to the original source.
Summaries are significantly shorter than the original and take a broad overview of the source
material. (Driscoll and Brizee)
Examples
The key to avoiding plagiarism is to make sure students give credit where it is due. This may be
credit for something somebody said, wrote, emailed, drew, or implied. Students must document any
words, ideas, or other productions that originate somewhere outside of themselves. Here is a brief list
of examples of what needs to be credited or documented:
● Words or ideas presented in a magazine, book, newspaper, song, TV program, movie, Web
page, computer program, letter, advertisement, or any other medium.
● Information gained through interviewing or conversing with another person, face to face, over
the phone, skype/facetime (etc.), or in writing.
● When copying the exact words or a unique phrase.
● When reprinting any diagrams, illustrations, charts, pictures, or other visual materials.
● When reusing or reposting any electronically-available media, including images, audio, video,
or other media.
Exceptions
There are certain things that do not need documentation or credit, including:
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● Writing one’s own lived experiences, observations and insights, one’s own thoughts and
conclusions about a subject.
● When writing up one’s own results obtained through lab or field experiments.
● When using your own artwork, digital photographs, video, audio, etc.
● When you are using generally-accepted facts (e.g., pollution is bad for the environment),
including facts that are accepted within particular discourse communities (e.g., in the field of
composition studies, “writing is a process” is a generally-accepted fact).
● When using “common knowledge”, things like folklore, common sense observations, myths,
urban legends, and historical events (but not historical documents).
Common Knowledge
Generally speaking, a student can regard something as common knowledge if s/he finds the same
information undocumented in at least five credible sources. Additionally, it might be common
knowledge if the student thinks the information s/he is presenting is something the readers will
already know, or something that a person could easily find in general reference sources. As a rule,
when in doubt, cite; if the citation turns out to be unnecessary, the teacher or editor will tell the
student. (Stolley et al)
Tools for proper citing
To help students avoid unintentional plagiarism, they are taught how to use the EasyBib bibliography
website and should be using this tool when writing. Teachers are expected to utilize Turnitin.com for
students submitting any written work. This builds a database of Faith Academy student work and
contributes to a wider database drawn from other schools subscribed to the service. However, using
Turnitin.com does not automatically guarantee that potential plagiarism is detected. Therefore, it is
imperative that as a school we take responsibility for repeatedly offering formative opportunities to
teach students about how to correctly cite material they have used from outside sources. Teachers
are expected to build in time during an assignment for students to submit work early to Turnitin.com,
in order to receive feedback on potential plagiarism. Students are allowed to resubmit work until the
final due date. Once a final piece has been submitted for a summative assessment, it is subject to the
Academic Integrity policy.
4. Communication of this policy

Faith Academy Middle School communicates the importance of Academic Integrity to the students
and staff through
a. Orientation sessions,
b. Including the Academic Integrity Policy in the Student Handbook,
c. Including the Academic Integrity Policy in the Student Planner,
d. Having all students sign the Code of Conduct which states: (8) “looking after my behavior. I will
not steal property belonging to others. I will not cheat in my school work or plagiarize material
written by others (...).”
e. Reminding students throughout the year of this policy through email or plenary assembly as
deemed necessary.
f. Teachers referring to the policy in their course descriptive documents.
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5. Non Compliance
When students do not adhere to the Academic Integrity Policy, Faith Academy aims to use sanctions
in compliance with its institutional values and goals.
a. Student Accountability
Faith Academy values students’ self-awareness of wrongdoing and tries to implement building
a high standard of moral, ethical behavior and respect for self and others. The focus of the
consequences after academic dishonesty is restoration and reintegration through the
development of students’ personal responsibility and accountability.
In respect to student discipline, students need to be given the chance to understand the error
of their ways by identifying how their actions affected others and the community, taking
responsibility for their actions and repairing the harm. (...) The student wrongdoer is
encouraged to take responsibility for her/his actions and to indicate whether s/he is willing to
effect changes for the future that will ensure such incidents do not recur. (Kara and McAllister)
b. Procedure
While some plagiarism is simply the result of an inadvertent mistake, Faith Academy
recognises that it is important to train our students for the academic world after Faith
Academy. In the event plagiarism is suspected, the (vice) principal will be informed by the
teacher of the potential plagiarism. If it is a student in the vice principal’s class, the principal
will be asked to participate. This provides greater consistency across cases, and a more
impartial assessment of the level of intent to plagiarize.
If plagiarism has occurred, the parents or guardian of the student will be informed by email of
the incident, and it will be explained which level of offense has been incurred by the student
(See below for ‘Levels of Academic Dishonesty’). The parent or guardian will be asked to
respond to show receipt of the communication.
If it is the first time a student has been reported for plagiarism, the student will receive a written
warning, copied to the parents, explaining how he or she plagiarized.
c. Levels of academic dishonesty

Academic dishonesty will be categorized by level of intent and be handled accordingly to the
guidelines outlined in the following table:
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Levels of Academic Dishonesty
Level Examples of offenses Follow-up and discipline Academic
consequence
Level 0 A first time level 1 offense. Students receives a written warning, None
copied to parents/guardians, explaining
how s/he plagiarized.
Level 1 ● Mis-cited quote, paraphrase or ● The teacher will discuss the ● The student will be
summary problem with the student. allowed to turn in
● No in-text citation for works cited ● The teacher will inform the corrected work for full
entry parents/guardians of the discussion credit.
● Unused or missing works cited entry. ● The offense will be reported to the
● Direct quote that is not cited properly. vice principal and it will be recorded
● An inadvertent mistake that looks like in the disciplinary record. This record
dishonesty (this will be judged at the remains with the student for the
teacher or [vice] principal’s entire time they are in MSD.
discretion).
Level 2 ● A second case of a Level 1 offense ● The teacher will confront the student. ● At the teacher’s discretion,
● Collaborating on formative work that ● The offense will be reported to the in consultation with the
is to be done individually. vice principal and it will be recorded in (vice) principal, the
● Petty plagiarism: the disciplinary record. This record student’s grade may be
○ Copying or paraphrasing words, remains with the student for the entire affected, based on the
phrases, or a single sentence time they are in MSD. applicable
from a work without citing the ● The vice principal will send a Course Assessment plan(s)
source in any way. notification to parents/guardians. and rubrics for attitude and
○ Use of un-cited memorized ● At the discretion of the teacher and workhabit.
material in an in-class essay. the vice principal, a student may be ● At the teacher’s discretion,
required to serve a week of after- the student must redo or
school suspension and not be allowed complete the assignment.
to participate in any after-school ● The offense will be a
activities (except ministry, e.g., A4J, factor in determining the
or spiritual formation, e.g., PHAT). student’s deportment
grade.
Level 3 ● A second case of a Level 2 offense. ● The teacher will confront the student. ● The student will receive a
● Gross plagiarism—copying of ● The offense will be reported to the zero (0) for the
passages, paragraphs, or an entire vice principal and it will be recorded in assignment.
section from a work without citing the the disciplinary record. This record ● At the teacher’s discretion,
source in any way. remains with the student for the entire the student must redo or
● Cheating: time they are in MSD. complete the assignment.
○ Completing any kind of ● The vice principal will send a ● The offense will be a
assessment with the use of a notification to parents/guardians. factor in determining the
restricted aid (e.g., a reference ● At the discretion of the teacher and student’s deportment
source—whether printed, digital, the vice principal, a student may be grade.
or online; a calculator or required to serve a two-week after-
computer; a wireless device; a school suspension and not be allowed
“cheat sheet”; another student’s to participate in any after-school
graded work; parental assistance). activities (except ministry, e.g., A4J,
○ Collaborating on summative work or spiritual formation, e.g., PHAT).
that is to be done individually.
○ Turning in an assessment that is
another person’s work.
○ Obtaining or giving information
about an assessment without the
teacher’s approval (e.g. looking on
someone else’s paper during a
test).
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APPENDIX D: Cadd Theater Expectations
Desiring to set and maintain a sense of the specialness of this facility and the events that are held
here, and to help our community develop an internationally accepted standard for theater
attendance, we request the following:
Please dress to suit the occasion:
● School Day Events - school uniforms or better until 4 pm, after which one of the following
standards will be expected.
● Non-Formal events such as Talent Night, contemporary music concerts, and meetings or
seminars will call for “Smart Casual” attire with nice shirts and tops, long pants, skirts or
dresses. Please refrain from wearing flip-flops, short pants, athletic clothing, tank-tops or
undershirts.
● Semi-Formal occasions - modest dressy tops, skirts or dresses, slacks, and shoes. Please
refrain from wearing casual T-shirts (with slogans or large graphics), blue jeans, short pants,
athletic clothing, and flip-flops or casual slippers.
● Formal events - modest, formal or elegant evening wear.
Please treat the facility with care and respect:

● Bring no food or drink into the theater or lobby.
● Bring nothing wet into the theater or lobby. (e.g.: umbrellas, wet swimwear)
● Bring no balls or bouncy/rolling objects into the theater.
● Please clean and dry your shoes, if needed, before entering the lobby.
● Do not place feet on the theater seats, seat backs, armrests or walls.
● Please observe good theater etiquette:
● Bring nothing into the theater that is larger than you are willing to hold on your lap.
● Turn off and do not use your cell phones and other personal technology.
● Make no sound during a performance.
● Refrain from movement that may distract others.
● Remove restless children to the lobby.
● Do not leave your seat or return to it during a song or scene.
● Show your appreciation for the presentation by hearty applause at breaks in the performance.
● Hold applause for a soloist until the conductor acknowledges them.
● Please refrain from cheering or calling to the performers, as these are not sporting events.

APPENDIX E: The Library (LRC)

See the full Library Handbook for complete information on the facility.
Purpose
The Faith Academy Library is one of our school’s greatest strengths! The 2012 WASC/ACSI
Accreditation Team recognized the Library for its “outstanding library facilities and services to
students and staff, such as literacy coaching and research training, to support the broader
instructional objectives of the school.” We’re pretty proud of that commendation!
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Our goal is to function as a resource for staff, students, and the parent community to enhance
learning through reading and through the ability to find, examine, and use information for decision-
making, problem solving, and life-long pursuit of knowledge.
Use of the Library

Often teachers schedule class in the Library in order for you to use the resources here. Teachers
may also send up to 5 students to the Library during class or during study hall. A pass from the
teacher is necessary for Grades 6 - 11.
Because the Library functions as an extension of Faith Academy’s classrooms as well as a
community library of sorts, we aim to be open while school is open. There are exceptions for days
with teacher meetings, all-school chapels or assemblies, etc.
Secondary Library Elementary Library
M W Th F 7:00 am - 4:00 pm M W Th F 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
High School students should always check out their books from the Secondary side of the Library even if they
are books from the Elementary side of the Library.
Choosing Materials
Although our librarians take care with developing our collection and choosing appropriate texts for a
school library, it is still your job to be a discerning reader. Some books may contain content that
you’re not yet ready for or that is not right for you. If you have concerns about the suitability of a book
for our collection, please bring that concern to the Library Director.
Reference/Information Assistance
● Information-related questions - Ask a Library Staff member or a Library Volunteer.
○ How can I find this book?
○ Can I check out an atlas?
● Reference questions - Ask the Reference Librarian or the Library Director.
○ Where would I find information on World War II in Southeast Asia?
○ Where would I find info about the discoverer of insulin?
○ What book could I read to find out more about Lewis and Clark?
● Accessing the our online resources - Ask the Reference Librarian or the Library Director.
○ How do I get to Destiny from home?
○ What’s my password for my Destiny account?
○ How do I login to the Faith website to get to EBSCO or WorldBook Online?
Online Databases
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The Faith Library subscribes to a couple of online databases that extend the resources that we can
provide in the Library. They give you access to news articles from newspapers that we don’t
subscribe to, updated encyclopedia entries, and much more. The companies that supply these to us
ask us that we don’t allow total access to anyone in the world so access is limited to Faith Academy
teachers, students, parents, and alumni. You need to log in to the Faith website to access these
resources. Use your Faith email to log in.
● EBSCO - MAS Complete (designed for HS libraries), Education Research Complete,

Newspaper Source Plus, plus more.
● WorldBook Online - The digital form of the WorldBook Encyclopedia.
● Each database has two entrance-points - one for upper-level students and one for kids.
Use of Library Computers
These computers should be used for research and school-related purposes. If, during your free time,
no one is in line for the computer, you may use for your own personal e-mail, social media, etc.
Remember to abide by the Acceptable Use Policy that you signed and be a good steward of our
school’s bandwidth. If you are found violating the AUP or misusing the computer, you will be asked to
get off the computer and your name may be reported to the IT Department. Headphones are
available at the Circulation Desk if you need to listen to audio.
Checking Out Materials

Students may check out up to 10 items from the Library. Most books are checked out for a two-
week period and may be renewed (as long as no one else has the book on hold). Students are
charged fines for materials that are returned after their due date. Pay attention to your e-mail for
these notifications. The fine for an overdue book is P5.00/day.
Magazines are checked out for a one-week period, with a maximum of 2 magazines per patron. You
may check out past issues of magazines on the back issue shelves as well as those on the current
magazine shelves, with the exception of the most current issue that is in the plastic display folder.
Those are for in-library use only. There is a fine of P5.00/day for overdue magazines.
Reference books can be checked out from the Secondary Library for one day only (except those with
“Not to be taken from the library” sticker). Maximum of 2 Reference books may be checked out per
patron. There is a P10.00/day fine for overdue Reference books.
Oversize books and Atlases are available for “In-Library” use only.
Music CDs can be checked out for one-week only, maximum of 2 per patron and are only renewable
if there are no holds. The fine for an overdue CD is P5.00/day.
Returning Books
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Return your books and magazines to one of the drop boxes around campus: 1) the slot outside the
Secondary Library door, 2) the slot outside the Elementary Library door, or 3) the dropbox in the
Middle School Office. Also, book return slot are available inside both sides of the Library.
Library Notifications
Notifications are sent to your e-mail when you have books due soon, overdue books, or fines on your account.
Please pay attention to these e-mails as they give important information about consequences of overdue
books or fines on your account.
Lost Materials
If you cannot locate a library material you checked out, declare it lost so that the fine will stop
accumulating. To declare an item lost, come to the Circulation Desk and the Library Staff member or
Library Volunteer will walk you through the process. If you have not found the book by the end of the
quarter, your parents’ school account will be charged for the replacement cost of the book. That
replacement cost is the list price of the book plus a 15% processing fee. If you find the book before
the end of the school year and return it in good condition, a percentage of the replacement fee will be
credited to your parents’ account.
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APPENDIX F: MSD CUSH Policy
As part of solidifying what is being taught in class, teachers will be giving homework, assignments, projects,
etc. (hereafter referred to as ‘work’) to students. It is fundamental for all students to learn to organize and
manage their time well, and learning to be responsible and accountable. Students must turn in their work on
time. All teachers have a turn-in procedure and a grading policy. The Middle School policy regarding late or
missing work is as follows:
A. The teacher’s responsibility

1. The teacher gives the homework, assignment or project, informs the students on how their work will be
assessed (requirements document or a shared rubric), and clearly communicates the due date.
a. Teachers are encouraged to offer options in the way the work is done: different options to
produce the work.
e.g. written paper, (PowerPoint) presentation, film, oral report, interview, etc.
b. Teachers are encouraged to offer options and choices in the required work - not a one size fits
all, but catering to the aptitude or preference of the students.
e.g. choose one topic from a list of topics on which they will write a report, have a homework
sheet with a few questions that are compulsory and a few from which they can choose
(‘answer 3 out of 5 questions’).
c. Teachers are encouraged to offer different work loads for different students aligned with their
capacity and processing speed. Teachers are required to know what and why they are assigning
work and be flexible with some students.
E.g. less work for students with a weakness in a certain area. More challenging work for
students with excellence in that area.
2. The total amount of homework is limited (6½ hrs per week). See The MSD Student Handbook for
details.
3. The teacher will offer extra instructional time (during or outside class time) for students who express a
need or desire to have some extra help.
4. The teachers are encouraged to be available during CUSH time for extra instruction.
B. The student’s responsibility

1. The student will be attentive and cooperative in class, so s/he has the best chance of producing good
student work.
2. The student will hand in her/his work on time, according to the requirements given by the teacher.
3. The student’s work is representative, readable, well taken care of; this communicates respect for self,
for the work and for the teacher.
4. In the case a student is absent, s/he will approach her/his teacher and make applicable arrangements
to catch up. If applicable, in consultation between teacher and student new due dates are set so the
student knows what is expected.
5. If a student struggles with understanding the required work, it is her/his responsibility to express this
to her/his teacher. The teacher will then offer extra instructional time, either immediately or a time is
scheduled.
C. Late or missing work
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When a student has missing or late work in a class, the teacher will ask the student what the reason is for the
late or missing work. The goal is to determine/evaluate the situation:
1. The student does not understand the work/requirements.

a. Arrangements are made for extra instruction. If applicable the due date is extended.
b. The teacher reiterates the student’s responsibility to express that s/he is struggling well in time
before the due date. In case of homework that needs to be handed in the next day, the student is
reminded to consult the teacher during or at the end of class.
c. If this a recurring issue, the teacher may assign the student to a mandatory after-school study
hall (CUSH).
2. The student showed poor time management or lack of engaging with the work.
a. The teacher will evaluate the quality of the work that was assigned. If the assigned work shows
quality as mentioned in section A (teacher’s responsibility), the teacher may assign the student
to a mandatory after-school study hall (CUSH) in order to turn in the work for a grade.
b. Extremely disorganized students may need a teacher’s guidance in helping her/him plan better.
The teacher may ask the student to check in every day for a while to ensure s/he is staying on
track (accountability check-in).
c. The teacher may send the work and due date to the parents as back-up, so they can remind the
student of her/his work as well.
d. The teacher may decide to adapt the requirements of the work to fit the student or situation
better. If applicable the due date is extended.
D. Catch Up Study Hall (CUSH)

1. Sign up for CUSH
a. The teacher may assign the student to a mandatory after-school study hall (CUSH) by either
reporting the student to the office or entering directly onto the google doc.
i. A teacher signs up the student on the Cush (Google) Sheet on Wednesdays before
1.30pm.
ii. An email notification will be sent to the student’s Faith email address.
iii. An email notification will be sent to the student’s parents’ Faith email address.
b. The mandatory after-school study hall takes priority over all other activities.
c. If a student fails to report to the study hall or review session, they will be assigned to the study
hall the following week and will also be assigned a detention.
2. Serving CUSH
a. If a student has been assigned to cush, but finishes her/his work on the day before CUSH and
shown to the teacher, s/he is excused. If the teacher agrees, the teacher will mark the student’s
as EXCUSED.
i. The teacher will send an email to the parents to inform them their child has been
excused from CUSH.
b. A teacher will only take a student off the list if the teacher realizes s/he put them on incorrectly
(in that case, the student’s name is deleted from the list).
c. If a students has not been excused from CUSH, s/he serves the CUSH time in the allocated
room, catching up the work that s/he is in CUSH for.
d. When finished, the student shows the supervisor that s/he has finished and submitted the work.
The supervisor will update the CUSH Spreadsheet.
e. If there is no other work that the student is in CUSH for, s/he may leave the room. Her/his
CUSH time is over.
f. The turned in work is for full credit.
3. Recurring CUSH
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a. A SECOND time in CUSH in one quarter: The turned in work is for full credit. However, the
students can receive a demerit (0, 1 or 2 at the teacher’s discretion) for handing in late, unless
the late work is due to illness. The teacher adds the demerit(s) to the CUSH spreadsheet. The
CUSH supervisor will add the demerit to the student’s discipline record in Sycamore.
b. A THIRD time in CUSH in one quarter:
i. The student’s parents are notified (call or email) to inform them about the third CUSH.
Depending on the nature of the three times on CUSH (isolated occurrences, multiple
CUSH for the same class, CUSH for multiple classes), the parents are offered to come to
a school meeting with the counselor or the (vice) principal to determine why the late or
missing work is a recurring issue for the student.
ii. A one week after school suspension is enforced.
iii. The turned in work is for full credit.
c. A FOURTH time in CUSH in one quarter:
i. If the meeting at school hasn’t taken place after the third time, the student’s parents will
meet with the counselor or the (vice) principal to determine why the late or missing
work is a recurring issue for the student, and discuss possible solutions.
ii. The after-school suspension will be in place until improvement is evident.
iii. A two-day lunch detention is enforced.
iv. The turned in work is for full credit.
d. At the end of the quarter, all students’ CUSH records are cleared.
See next page for CUSH & Detention Flow Chart…
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--This flowchart is available as Google Form here--
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APPENDIX G: Attendance & Absence
Faith Academy places a high priority on attendance because academic success depends on being
in class. If a student is sick, absent or tardy, the parent or guardian must contact the school
through a phone call, email or note to verify the reason for missing school. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in an Unexcused Absence.
Excused Absence:
● The school will excuse illness and family emergencies.
Planned Excused Absence
● Students may be granted a pre-approved Excused Absence at the request of a parent,

guardian, teacher, advisor or coach. A one-week advance notice must be given.
● Approval is based upon the necessity of the absence. The school will excuse ministry events
(of which attendance is required by the mission organization), appearances for
immigration/visa purposes, medical consultations and school-sponsored trips.
● The principal and vice principal make the final determination regarding excused absences.
● If the (vice) principal approves, the student will be given a ‘Planned Absence Form’ to notify
the teachers and to point out the homework and assignments for the missed day(s) and
classes. Getting make-up work is the student’s responsibility.
(Planned) Unexcused Absence:
● Absences may be unexcused for a variety of reasons. These include: failure to present an
excuse; an inadmissible excuse from home; an avoidable late arrival, cutting a class and
suspensions.
● Please note that an absence is not necessarily excused even with parental approval.
● An absence is unexcused if a request for a Planned Absence is denied and the student is
absent nonetheless.
● If a student does not follow the re-admittance and check-out procedure, or if the reason for
their absence cannot be approved, the absence will be classified as unexcused.
● Late or missing work/assignments/tests as a result of an unexcused absence is rescheduled at
the teacher’s discretion. A student might need to attend CUSH to make up for assignments,
homework and/or tests.
Re-admittance and check-out procedure:
● If a student arrives late to school from a planned excused absence (e.g., dentist/doctor’s
appointment, etc.), the student has to sign himself/herself in at the Middle School office. A hall-
pass is issued and the student can then proceed to his/her class.
● If a student has to leave early from school for a planned excused absence, the student has to
sign himself/herself out at the Middle School office. A gate-pass is issued. The accompanying
parent/guardian must hand-over this exit-pass to the guards at the exit gate, so the guards will
know it is an authorized pick-up.
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12/24 Days absent:
● Students must attend classes to receive credit for a course. If a student misses 12 or more
days in a semester, or 24 days in a year, he/she will come under review to determine whether
course credit will be given.
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18-20 New Staff Orientation

1 Staff Work Day

27 Parent-Teacher Conferences for ESD/MSD

1 All Saints Day (No classes PreK-Gr12)

11-13 High School Exams

7 Boarding Homes Open 12:00 noon

11-15 Middle School Outdoor Ed

7-10 Senior Trip & Ministry

6-9 Family Home Weekend

May 1 Labor Day (No classes PreK-Gr12)

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8:05-8:50 Period 2 7:57-8:44 Period 1

8:50-9:00 Merienda Break 8:48-9:35 Period 2

9:00-9:45 Period 3 9:35-9:45 Merienda Break

9:49-10:54 Period 4 9:45-0:29 Chapel

10:58-12:03 Period 5 10:33-11:20 Period 3

12:03-12:31 Lunch Break 11:24-12:11 Period 4

12:35-1:20 Period 6 12:11-12:39 Lunch Break

1:24-2:26 Period 7 12:43-1:30 Period 5

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LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH HOMEROOM ACTIVITY PERIOD

5th CHAPEL LUNCH LUNCH

VANS LEAVE VANS LEAVE

VANS LEAVE 1:45 - 4:15

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● Creative and Critical THINKERS

FA Schoolwide Theme for the 18-19 SY

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Conduct and Attitude Guidelines

We hope to fulfill this philosophy by achieving the following goals:

Grade 7 and 8 classes are entirely departmentalized.

Middle School Division Academic Requirements (over 3 years)

Bible 6 Required every semester

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a. High achievement in seventh grade mathematics.

Dropping or adding a course

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After School Policy for Middle School Students

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Consequences for non-compliance

● First offense: Issued a demerit.

Cheating and Plagiarism

Cell phones and Telephone Calls -- See Electronic Equipment

Common Language Policy

Excuses for Physical Education

PDAs (Public Displays of Affection)

Note: At the middle school level, PDAs include holding hands.

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Hair Shirts and Tops

Hair Shirts and Tops

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APPENDIX C: Academic Integrity Policy

One of the attributes of Christ-like character -integrity- is emphasized in Scripture:

a. Students produce original work

b. Students produce factual work

c. Students produce work honestly

3. Citing and Crediting

Guidelines for Citing

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