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

fountains are available in all buildings. St. Charles periodically measures andevaluates the implementation of their wellness policy.Measurement and Evaluation. The policy shall be reviewed regularly toevaluate school-wide compliance and effectiveness. Based on the regular reviews,the school will determine any revisions necessary to support wellness in the school.Whenever applicable, students monitor wellness through activities such asmonitoring their heart rate, or keeping a food and/or exercise journal.TEXTBOOKSRegular textbooks are provided by the Public School District, and are loanedto students during the time they are enrolled in the various courses. A $45.00textbook fee, which covers the normal maintenance of the books, is to be paid byall new students. Students are responsible for the care of their textbooks andreimbursement must be made to the school for all lost or damaged books. Disposabletexts, religion class materials, and workbooks are not provided, and must bepurchased at the bookstore at current prices.Students may use bookbags, backpacks, gym bags, etc. to transport schoolmaterials to and from school. During the school day, however, bookbags, backpacks,gym bags, etc. may not be used to transport materials to class.FINANCIAL AID and GRANTSDiocesan Grants are available to students in Catholic schools on the basis ofneed from the Diocesan Grant-In-Aid Program. Details for applying for these grantsare provided to parents each spring.A limited amount of financial aid is available each year from alumni andbenefactors of the school. These are granted by the Scholarship Committee on thebasis of the results of the FACTS application administered by the Diocese ofColumbus. These forms are available upon request and must be filed for each yearthat financial aid is sought. The following endowments have been established forthe specific benefit of St. Charles students:The Alex Arnold Endowed Scholarship Fund. Established in 2011, by hisgrandparents, Gene and Bille Arnold, parents of Mark ’85, to honor the life of theirgrandson, Alex. The funds generated are distributed annually to a studentdemonstrating financial need.The Altman Family Foundation Scholarship Endowment Fund. Established in2014, the funds generated are distributed annually to a student demonstratingfinancial need.The Anonymous Memorial Endowment. Established in 2009, the fundsgenerated are distributed annually, throughout all four years of his education, toqualified incoming freshman student(s) demonstrating financial need and who hasdisplayed an exceptional work ethic in his 8th grade year.The Ballantyne Family Scholarship Fund. Established in 2011, the fundsgenerated are distributed annually to a student demonstrating financial need.The Msgr. Thomas M. Bennett Scholarship. Established in 1999, thisendowment honors Msgr. Thomas M. Bennett. The funds generated are distributedannually to students who demonstrate financial need and show a keen interest inhistory.The Father Raymond S. Bauschard Scholarship. Established in 1997, thisendowment honors the memory of Father Raymond S. Bauschard, a former teacher32