MCP Royal Pride Weekly - April 14, 2023

Athletics Update:

Baseball - Apr 5 - MCP (1) vs Cabrillo (3) & MCP (3) vs Cabrillo (2); Apr 12 - MCP (3) vs Rancho Mirage (2); Apr 13 - MCP (3) vs Village Christian (6)

Beach Volleyball, Women's - Apr 4 - MCP (0) vs Santa Ynez (3)

Re-Enrollment is underway!

Re-Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is OPEN!!!. Enrollment links were sent by email on March 9, 2023.  If you did not receive an email or you are having trouble with re-enrollment, please contact, Carlesha Harris at [email protected].  If your student will not be returning to MCP next year, please choose the “will not enroll” option in the Re-enrollment link.

DEADLINE - Attention Parent Volunteers – Parent Service Hours

Every Mission College Prep family is required to do a minimum of 15 MCP volunteer hours each year. Please be aware that the deadline for either completing your hours, or alerting Carlesha Harris of future planned hours, is April 15, 2023.  Families that have not met the 15-hour minimum by this time will be charged $25 per incomplete hour.

There are many opportunities to contribute. Keep watching for volunteer opportunities in emails, on the MCP website under the Parents Association tab, and here in the Royal Pride.  Thank you for all you do for our school!

This is a friendly reminder that all of your service hours must be complete in order to receive your diploma and have transcripts sent to your college of choice.  Now is a great time to start making a plan to make sure this requirement is fulfilled.  Senior students need a total of 60 community service hours and 22.5 school service hours (this is the adjustment from our covid years). Students are able to make up hours - but you can't move hours forward (example you completed all of your hours freshmen year and want to count it for all four years).  Mrs. Buresh has a record of where you are at as of right now in her office.  If you have questions stop by and see Mrs. Buresh.  Graduation will be here before you know it - let's make sure your requirement is taken care of for graduation.  

**If you transferred into MCP...you will have additional adjustments to these totals.

FIRESAFESLO SCHOLARSHIP: FireSafeSLO is a local non-profit that offers a scholarship program. Established in 2020 it provides financial assistance ($500 - $2,500) to seniors having educational or career interests in Fire Service, Fire Science, and Natural Resource Management. Here is a link to our scholarship flier:  https://firesafeslo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-Scholarship-flier.pdf an application is also available on our website.  A scholarship application is available on firesafeslo.org and is due by June 30.

SCHOLARSHIPS -- Some available scholarships, besides the ones listed separately, include:

• San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church Scholarship - deadline May 1
• Many scholarship applications still open at Community Foundation SLO County - act quickly

Enrollment

• Apr-July: Staff Birthdays (Freshmen Hosted)
• April 24: Staff Luncheon (Parents Association Hosted)
• April 24-27: Drama Tech Week Dinners
• April 28: Coffee Night Snacks
• April 28-30 & May 5, 7: Drama Performance & Gala
• April 29-May 5: AP Exam Snacks
• May 20: Prom (Juniors Hosted)
• May 31: Staff Appreciation Luncheon (Freshmen Hosted)
• June 1 & 2: Baccalaureate & Graduation
• Feb-Apr: Athletics Admissions Gates
  
  • Softball, Women's
  • Volleyball, Men's
  • Baseball, Men's
• Anytime (Volunteer Clearance Online Training) - Virtus
• Anytime (LiveScan) - Pick up the form in the Main Office

Student Activities

FIRE EVACUATION DRILL: We will be having a Fire Evacuation Drill next Monday, April 3. During the drill you will be instructed to follow the directions of your teacher and staff. It is important to remain quiet as you exit the building so you may hear and follow directions correctly. Everyone will meet at the Emergency Assembly Area (Football Field) by exiting the nearest exit from your current location when you hear the fire alarm. Remember, if the fire evacuation drill takes place during class, line up on the field with your current class. If the fire evacuation drill takes place before school, during any passing period, break, assembly/mass/rally, or lunch, students are to line up with their next period class and teacher.

Fire Drills are serious. We want everyone to be safe at all times. Anytime you hear a Fire Alarm please start to evacuate the building by going to the nearest exit and meeting at the Emergency Assembly Area (Football Field).

SENIOR OFF-CAMPUS LUNCHES: Seniors, your off-campus lunches begin March 1, so remember you must turn in your off-campus lunch permission slips to Tom in the Front Office asap. This is the first step to receiving off-campus lunch privileges.

Car Pass Notice: There are times when students may need to go to their car during school hours. Please note that student must get approval before leaving campus each time. Starting today you must get approval from Mr. Lugo if you need to access your car during school hours.
Do not leave your lunch in your car; you all have been issued a locker to secure your lunch, and other items (books, calculator, laptops, etc.). 

LOCKERS & LOCKS: Attention all students, you are encouraged to keep all of your belongings in your locker and to keep your locker locked at all times. Items left in hallways will be taken to the Lost and Found in the Front Office. Also, you may not use a lock that was not issued by the school. If you misplaced your lock, another lock may be purchased from the Director of Student Life for $5.00, Front Office. 

ATTENDANCE: A detention will be given for every three tardies to any and all classes in a calendar month. Please be on time for school. 

SAFETY is the number one priority for all of our students and the MCP community. If you feel you need to contact someone, we have a Text-A-Tip system to keep our campus safe.

Text-A-Tip: (805) 810-0162
Abuse/Bullying; Alcohol Abuse; Crimes; Depression; Drug Use/Sales; Fights/Pre-fights; Safety Concern for a Friend; or Threats to Campus Safety
All texts are confidential. 

Dress Code Reminders: (please review Handbook pgs. 44-46)

Collegiate Wear: You may wear any collegiate clothing (e.g. Cal Poly, Ohio State, etc.). Please note it must be a university/college. We prefer MCP wear. Go Royals!

Daily Dress Code: "...small logos-no more than 3 inches square are acceptable but should otherwise be without words or lettering, except MCP attire."

Leggings/Joggers: Leggings/jeggings/joggers may NOT be worn at any time.

Shorts:  Must be no higher than three inches above the knee. Note: The only acceptable shorts are those with belt loops. (Bermuda-style shorts are okay). 

Dress Code at events: When in casual attire at special events (e.g. sporting events), attire should be neat, appropriate, and modest. 

If you have any questions, please see Mr. Lugo in the Dean of Student's Office (Front Office).