Program of Study
Source: "Student, Parents, and Teachers Handbook", v2021, "B. Program of Study/Curriculum", page 21
School Year and Days
Source: This is not in the handbook ... it is an example of potential additions
- The school year runs from July 1st to June 30
- The start and end of the school is set by school calendar
- The school calendar is finalized and published by the school principal
- The school calendar for the next school year is finalized and disseminated no later than July of the current school year ...
- There are 180 instructional days in the year
- The school year is divided into 4 quarters with 45 school days each.
- Student progress is reported at the end of each quarter,.
Core Subjects
- Palauan Language Arts, History and Culture
- English Language Arts/Reading
- Mathematics
- Science/Health
- Social Studies
- Religion
Core Subjects Materials
Source: This is not in the handbook ... it is an example of potential additions
The school currently has instructional materials for instruction so, if this policy is used, the review process needs to be performed for each instructional package.
- Periodically (Every 5 to 7 years), MSS initiates a formal process to review the adequacy of instructional materials for one or more of its curricula.
- The formal process is carried out by a task force called the ...
- The task force issues a finding on whether the instructional materials are still adequate, or recommends instructional materials to be acquired.
- Recommendation for materials acquisition is approved by the board
- Once approved by the board, the curriculum policy must be updated to specify the new materials for the particular curriculum
- New materials require teachers receive training prior to implementation
- materials are put in use at the next school year
Core Subjects Instruction
This is not in the handbook ... it is an example of potential additions
- instruction is guided by the curriculum policy
- instruction is delivered during one period per day for 180 days
- Instruction is formally scheduled at the beginning of the school year on the school calendar
- At least one teacher is assigned to core subject for the school year
- Each core subject is reported individually on the quarterly report card
- English Language Arts/Reading is reported as two separate subjects, English and Reading, on the quarterly report card
Summary Table
| Core Subject | Schedule | Report Card |
|---|---|---|
| Palauan Language Arts, History and Culture instruction | One period per day | One subject, Palauan |
| English Language Arts/Reading | One period per day | Two subjects • English • Reading |
| Mathematics | One period per day | One subject, Mathematics |
| Science/Health | One period per day | One subject, Science |
| Social Studies | One period per day | One subject, Social Studies |
| Religion | One period per day | One subject, Religion |
Complementary Components:
- Physical Education/ Sports
- Computer Literacy
- Arts and Crafts/Sewing/Weaving/Cultural Activities
- Music/Dance
- Library Day
- Read Aloud/Story Telling/Bible Study
RELIGIOUS LIFE
Catholic Mission Schools publically declares its Catholic identity. Besides daily religion classes, and attention to prayers at the beginning and end of class and at meal times, all Catholic Mission Schools students participate in a Mass of the Holy Spirit to begin the new school year, mass on Holy Days of Obligation when school is in session, First Friday Masses, Reconciliation services during Advent and Lent, and other religious seasonal activities and service projects.
Additional Enrichment Activities
choir, sport teams, seasonal and cultural assemblies, and field trips.
Other Activities
Summer Enhancement Program – Interested Maris Stella School students are encouraged to participate in this program to further improve their academic skills.
Rules and Guidelines for Field Trips
Field trips are planned as part of classroom instruction and are intended to enhance teaching and learning opportunities for students.
Field trips are allowed throughout the school year except during the months of December and May and two weeks before the end of each quarter. Field trips that are more recreational in nature are not allowed. All overnight field trips, rock island, and states such as Kayangel, Peleliu, and Angaur field trips require the approval of the school Principal and the Director of the Catholic Mission Schools. Teachers are required to obtain, complete, and submit the Field Trip Request Form two weeks in advance.
Students are required to submit a completed and signed waiver and consent form prior to participating in any field trip. Teachers are to ensure the safety of students while on field trips. The school principal may be contacted regarding required forms.
Boat field trips:
- Students must be supervised by teachers and parents.
- Students must go and return with the group.
Retreats:
- Kinder to 4th Grade – 1 Day of Prayer during Advent
- 5th to 7th Grade – 1 Day of Prayer during Lent
- 8th Grade – 1 Day of Prayer at the beginning of the school and retreat before the school year ends