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The Keys to the Kingdom Please take some time to go through the following sections with your new student. Each section has a front page that gives you some highlights about its content. When you click on each of the keys to the left, then you get valuable information that will help you plan and prepare yourselves most fully prior to the start of school. Please don't hesitate to use the contact sheet, found in the General section, for more specific answers to your questions. This web module provides you with the necessary keys to the kingdom for your start to the MCP experience -- the Royal Way. Welcome to MCP!
Summer Hours and Contact Sheet
TELEPHONE: 805-543-2131 FAX 805-543-4359
BACK TO SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS CALENDAR FOR NEW STUDENTS Complete On-line Calendar
Thursday, August 12: Orientation Day for Class of 2014 and Transfer students
Friday, August 13: First Day of School for All Students
Monday, August 16 to Friday, August 20: Week of Welcome
Tuesday, August 17: Mass of the Holy Spirit
Wednesday, August 18: First 8:50 Day of the School Year.
Thursday, August 19: All Sports Parent Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 20: Back-to-School Disco Dance, 8:00-11:00 p.m., in Café Royale. Tuesday, August 24: Picture Day (School Pictures/ID Cards)
Thursday/ Friday, August 26, 27: Club Rush on campus at lunch Tuesday, August 31: Back-to-School Night
Friday, September 17: Freshman Retreat
Friday, September 24: Marking Period #1 ends.
Network Account : Your student will be given a computer account at the start of year with a nominal amount of storage for school-related work. MCP does not provide email accounts for students. Email accounts are required at MCP. If your student doesn't have one, Gmail or Yahoo is a good choice. Please see the Handbook for a description of appropriate use guidelines Computer Literacy: Work is expected to be typed that is assigned to be done outside of class. In order to meet this requirement, students should be proficient in word processing at 20 words per minute with 80 percent accuracy. If a student is not able to type 20 words per minute, we recommend that he/she take a keyboarding/word processing class in summer school. Students should also know how to transfer data using CD's, flash drives and email attachments. Privacy: In August, students will be assigned a user name and password for use on school computers. For the protection of the individual student, it is very important that a student not share the user name and password with any other student. Using the user name/password from home, a student will be able to obtain regular grade updates through a system called Edline. Separate passwords will also be provided to parents so that they can monitor their student’s progress. We will provide more information in the fall. Edline: Teachers post notes, assignments and grades to the internet using a website called Edline. Grades are updated bi-weekly on average and students as well as parents can access information on the Edline website at all hours, on or off campus. Parent and student access to Edline will be facilitated at the start of school. Family Connection: Like Edline, this website has a login/password and provides a wealth of services to students including standardized test scores (ACT, PSAT, SAT), community service hours tracking, and college application information. SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT English 9: 2010 - 2011 Assigned Works: The Summer Reading Assignment is a graded assignment. Although we will discuss the readings in class, your knowledge of each work’s content will be discerned in two (2) ways: a visual assignment with an accompanying written assignment (below), and an exam administered during the first week of school. Please note: discussion on each novel will take place after the exam, not before. The written and visual assignment is due the day of the exam. Poster Project:
Written Analysis:
Format: Times New Roman 12 pt. Font, 1” margins (all the way around), double-spaced. Length: Approximately one page.School Supplies Locks for hall lockers are distributed to the students on the first day of school free of charge. Students who wish to obtain an additional lock for a sports locker should see Mr. Iribarren, Dean of Students. P.E. uniforms will be available at the start of school. Approximate cost is $15. P.E. uniforms will be royal blue shorts and a white shirt. P.E. lockers are in the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms. School supplies vary by class. At the start of school, each teacher will provide their students with a course syllabus which will list supplies required for the class, such as notebooks, highlighters, etc. Graphing calculators are optional for Algebra I and Geometry and mandatory for Algebra II. If you plan to purchase a calculator, the recommended graphing calculator is the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 and TI-84 Plus graphing calculators.School Policies and Practices Attendance
Break is 20 minutes at the end of Period C. Parent and Student Handbook/Calendar Dress Code for 2009-2010. May be modified before June 15th for 2010-11 school year. Shirts/Blouses/Outerwear Pants/Shorts Skirts and Dresses Footwear Hair Headgear/Sunglasses
Homework Academic Load: Freshmen take seven classes, including: English, Math (Algebra I or Geometry), Geography, Science (Biology), Foreign Language (Spanish or French), Hebrew Scriptures/Christian Scriptures, Physical Education/Health or Music or Drama The Course Listing Sheet indicates what is in the computer for your son’s or daughter’s fall classes. It does not reflect what periods your student will be taking each course. A computer program will determine the periods these classes are offered, and this information will be mailed home by July 10, 2010. Textbooks: Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, MCP will be using an online textbook distributor. This online bookstore will open its “doors” in the middle of July. Information on how to order textbooks will be included with your student’s course schedule that he or she will receive in July. Information on ordering textbooks will also be available on the MCP website www.missionprep.org . Our online seller is MBS Direct. Books will cost approximately $375 - $450 for the first year. Summer Reading Novels and other supplemental novels: Students may purchase these novels at Novel Experience Bookstore, located at 779 Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo. Novel Experience offers a 10% discount to MCP students. Summer Team Workouts and Practices
Summer Preliminary Offerings 2010(This is a preliminary schedule, some games and practices are still in the scheduling process, we will update this list in the next Royal Pride and on the school website) Girls SoccerPractices: June 1 – July 25; Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Meadow Park on South St. Girls BasketballFee: New Players $80 includes Practice uniform, NEW PLAYERS to the program please call Coach for more info and details Boys BasketballFee: New Players $80 includes Practice uniform Coach: Terrance Harris Email: terrancel.harris@yahoo.com FootballFee: $ 40 for practice uniform + Passing league fees. Coach: Brady Lock at block@missionprep.org Cross CountryFee: $0 Girls VolleyballFee: To be determined by coach BaseballFee: TBD SoftballFee: TBA Boys VolleyballFee: TBA TennisFee: $135 (9 sessions) Starting August 9th we will practice Monday through Thursday, 10:00-12:00 am at Cuesta College (pending confirmation of access to the courts) until school starts on the 12th. First scrimmage match is September 7th with Nipomo HS. Coach: Scott Cleere 805/431-6758 Email: scott@creativeathletics.comPhysicals
Spirit Packs Many of the teams utilize Spirit Packs, which may include practice shorts and shirts, team sweatshirts, specialized shoes, etc. These items create a positive team spirit and camaraderie and the athletes are able to keep these items. Rather than having parents buy each individual item, coaches purchase the gear in bulk and charge parents to cover costs.
Competition vs. Development Philosophically, our varsity level teams are selected and coached to play at a highly competitive level. Junior Varsity and Freshmen teams are designed to be more developmentally focused with an emphasis on learning the basics of the game.Activities ASB Motto: "For the Students by the Students" 2009-2010 ASB Mission Statement: "To efficiently facilitate all activities in
The Annual Painting of the ‘M’! Who: All Freshmen, and any one else who would like to climb the mountain. (We could also use some parent volunteers to help climb the mountain or to prepare and serve food to the participants on their return.) When: Thursday August 12, 2010, 11:50am – 3:00 pm Where: Meet in the gym after lunch, then hike up to the ‘M’ on Cerro San Luis Mountain, and back to campus. Why: To have fun with new classmates and continue an MCP What to Wear: Old shirt, old shorts or long pants, comfortable climbing or What to bring: All students should a bring water bottle, a paintbrush or a roller, towel, and a old backpack to carry items.
Come join the fun and tradition of painting the ‘M’ on August 12th. Questions? Email jkrossa@missionprep.orgPermission Form Deadline is August 2nd! History of the Mission School ‘M’ Article by Katie Mooney (Class of 2007) The ‘M’ currently positioned on San Luis Mountain represents class unity that is still present today. The ‘M’ was conceived and constructed by members of the class of 1964. Larry Eckerman, Mike Benson, Ed Bradbeer, Bill Estrada, Pat Mahoney, Dave Barbica, John Correia, Ken Webber, and Joe Cook built wooden sections at the home of Mr. Eckerman, painted them at Mr. Benson’s house, and carried, dragged, and lugged them up San Luis Mountain. Several times that first year, the M was rearranged or tampered with, and each time members of the class of 1964, titled ‘The Argonauts’ renewed the project. The ‘M’ was unstable and when the class of 1966 came along, they wanted to fix it up. The class of 1966, often titled the ‘Lively Ones,’ recreated the M in its current form, with concrete and rebar. The 1966 class wanted to create a sturdy symbol to represent their beloved high school then, Mission Central Catholic High School. In order for the class of 1966 to make this project a reality, Steve Boyle obtained permission from the landowner at the time, Dr. Edison French. Ray Cattaneo did the design work and then they were ready for action. In order to surmount the obstacle of lifting that much concrete up to that height at that angle, Mr. Cattaneo designed a pulley system which enabled them to make a load of concrete down on the plateau and lift five gallons at a time by driving his jeep, with a rope connected to it, around a tree and down the road. Then they would naturally have to back up the vehicle to return the bucket. This took numerous weekends. There was not one person out of the entire class of 1966 who did not spend at least two entire days up there, poison oak and all. During this construction period, students of San Luis Obispo High School raided the work site and ruined all of the stored concrete sacks. Mission students, however, discovered the persons involved and received restitution. Some of those SLO High rebels are quite prominent citizens of San Luis Obispo today. Some members of the Class of 1966 are still around. Jan Mello and her husband, Louis Mello, Ray Cattaneo (Cattaneo Jerky), and Steve Boyle, are some names you may recognize. One thing that the ‘Lively Ones’ learned from that experience was that classes need this type of cohesive function to enable a class to exist as one and build true class unity, spirit, and friendships that will last forever. Steve Boyle advises: “Get involved with your class and your school and stay involved and you will have a lifetime full of memories.” Each year the freshman class of, now called, Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School makes the trek up San Luis Mountain to repaint this school icon. The ‘M’ encountered some dilemmas in its more recent history. During 2004-2005 there was a movement to remove the historic Mission Prep ‘M’ from the side of the mountain. Over sixty-five students marched the steps of city hall. The students were there to save the “M,” a letter that could represent a number of things, Madonna (the man who had done so much for San Luis Obispo community,) Madonna (a major land contributor of the mountain that holds the “M,”) but that actually stands for Mission. One thing was for sure, as simply put by Mathew Richman, to the students of Mission College Prep the “M” stood for pride. That night members of the San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee experienced a meeting like never before. Not only did the numerous M.C.P. students show up but also three original builders of the “M,” as well as multiple M.C.P. staff and parents. The first to speak on the topic were committee members Jeff Hook the San Luis Obispo Senior Planner and Neil Havlick the Natural Resources Manager of San Luis Obispo. They explained both the environmental and economical pros and cons of the “M.” Then the microphone was opened up to public comment. First to speak was Steve Boyle who with the help of Louie Mello explained how the “M” got up there. At that meeting it became obvious the pride and class unity that the “M” had given to the class of 1964 and 1966 had continued in the classes to follow. A number of students stood up to share their memories of painting the “M” and the feelings of pride and class unity that the “M” had instilled in them. Additional points were also highlighted throughout the meeting. Patrick Goshke, the school A.S.B. president noted that it would cause more environmental damage to remove the “M” than it would to leave it there, as well as be very costly to complete the removal project. Other speakers included Mr. Krossa who explained the current path taken to paint the “M” every year and Mandi Collins, who explained that as the granddaughter of Dr. Vernon Maino one of the land contributors of the land reserve, she had grown up with the “M” meaning more than just Mission but a whole number of things including the sight meaning “I was home.” Many other students and parents shared their unforgettable experiences gained from the “M.” A surprising speaker was the man who had come to the meeting concerned with the next item on the agenda, but after hearing so many parents, students and teachers speak he too stood up to express his support for the “M.” The committee voted unanimously for the preservation of the “M.” By the end of the night it was clear, just as Sam Wilson stated, “the students of M.C.P. will do whatever it takes to see that the “M” stays there.” Thankfully, the ‘M’ could remain with several provisions, one of which was to develop a new trail leading to it. Mission College Preparatory student Carter Collins, an Eagle Scout, felt developing a new trail would make a good Boy Scout Eagle project. In March of 2006, Carter began meeting with the city rangers to begin the planning and trail marking process that would eventually create the new trail leading to this symbol. Two and a half years after first attending the meetings with the City of San Luis Obispo to save the ‘M,’ in late February 2006 Carter completed his portion of the project. The project consisted of planning, marking and the roughing in of a specific section of the new trail. The incoming class of 2012 will have a new route to follow when painting the ‘M’ and the ‘M’ will remain on the mountain for future classes to carry on this tradition. The ‘M’ is still a vibrant symbol of class unity for students of Mission Prep and we hope that it continues to be an icon of class unity in the years to come. This article was written by Mission Prep Student Katie Mooney in 2007. Campus Ministry The primary role of Campus Ministry is to coordinate all matters related to the growth of MCP as a faith community. Campus Ministry operates on the assumption that the young person's emerging faith demands more than classroom religious instruction. Activities such as community Eucharistic celebrations, retreats, service projects in tune with local and global needs, small group prayer services, spiritual counseling, and parish involvement are all necessary to address the student's growing faith responsibilities. Retreats Make a note on your calendar for both freshmen retreats
Please make sure to avoid any absences on those dates. It is very important that ALL freshmen are present at these retreats
Community Service All students are expected to participate in both school and community service. Service expectations and requirements will be explained to all students at the beginning of the school year. All freshmen receive a Family Connection login at the beginning of the school year along with Edline and their school network account. The Family Connection website stores service hours as well as standardized test results and college application information. People's Kitchen People’s Kitchen – The second Saturday of every month MCP students provide food for the local soup kitchen (Prado Day Center). Each month a different class is responsible for bringing food to the center. All students are asked to participate in bringing food. Please make a note on your calendar of the dates in which the freshmen class is responsible for providing a meal.
Food sign-ups will be distributed in religion classes two weeks prior to our scheduled date. |
