Student Handbook 2013-2014.pmd - St. Charles Preparatory School

next. However, should violations occur in a student-athlete's career, the administrationreserves the right to mandate assessment or treatment at any time.EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESWhile scholarship is and must always be the primary aim of a college preparatoryeducation, such qualities as loyalty, dependability, initiative, leadership andcooperation are integral attributes of a truly educated man. Moreover, specialabilities and talents, if developed, are important and useful assets to the student andthe common good. Student organizations offer a wide range of activities for suchdevelopment. The following is a sampling of clubs and activities in which studentshave participated:The Student Council is made up of elected representatives from the studentbody who serve as a liaison between faculty and students and plan charitable,cultural, social and athletic programs and activities for the school.The Carolian is the official school newspaper, written and edited by thestudents, and is designed to further interest in writing, self-expression and intercommunication.The Stagecrafters presents major theater productions each year which areopen to the public and provide valuable experience in speech, music and art.The In the Know Team practices regularly during the year for interscholasticcompetition and for the televised high school quiz program.The STEM Club is active in three areas. The Engineers Team providesopportunities for students especially interested in science to expand and enrichtheir knowledge through trips and projects. The Robotics Team is involved withrobot competition in conjunction with the Columbus Public Schools. The NanoTechnology Team is involved in a nano research project in conjunction with the OhioState University.The Ski Club gives students the opportunity to take part in ski trips during thewinter under faculty supervision.The Chess Team sponsors intramural tournaments and competes regularlywith other high school teams.The Classics Club promotes an appreciation of the culture of ancient Greeceand Rome and its influence upon later times by means of lectures, films and otherpresentations.DRIVING and PARKINGA student who has reached the age of 16, has a valid Ohio driver's license, andhas received permission from his parents or guardian, may drive to school. Studentsare permitted to park in designated areas only.Visitors to St. Charles will use the Visitor Parking Lot to the west of the mainentrance. The lot north of the chapel is reserved for faculty and staff use only.Students are restricted to Parking Lots A, B and C (Horvath Parking Lot.)Any student who violates the standards for the safe operation of a motor vehiclemay lose his driving and parking privileges on the campus.Students who use public school busses or COTA to arrive on campus arerequired to follow all the rules of safety and good conduct. Pedestrians must crossBroad Street at the designated crosswalk.23