FOREWORD

FACULTY

Rev. Joseph P. Calise, B.A., S.T.B., Theology

Rev. John P. Cush, B.A., S.T.L., Theology, Fine Arts

Mr. Anthony DeNardo, M.A., Science, Math, Health, Social Science

Mr. Richie Diaz, M.A., English

Mr. Joseph Dibs, M.A., Theology, Latin

Mr. Edward Kane, B.A., Math, Health, Phys Ed

Mr. Timothy McCleary, B.S., Phys Ed, Health

Mr. John O’Brien, B.S., Social Science, English

Mr. Daniel O’Keefe, M.A., Fine Arts, English

Mr. Brian Payne, M.A., Science, English, Math

Ms. Diana Raschella, B.A., Spanish, Computers, English, Fine Arts

Mrs. Marie Rosa, B.A., French, Latin

Mr. Joseph Russo, B.A., Social Science

Mr. Victor Santos, B.S., Science

ADJUNCT SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS

Rev. Msgr. William J. Flood, M.A.

Rev. Msgr. Walter C. Murphy, M.A.

GENERAL OFFICE

Mrs. Frances Heaslip, Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Carolann Giambra, Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Donna Jonke, Administrative Assistant

BUSINESS OFFICE

Mrs. Margaret Ambrose, Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Maura O’Doherty, Administrative Assistant

ALUMNI STAFF

Mrs. Marie Snadecky, Administrative Assistant

MAINTENANCE

Mr. Rafael Marten

Mr. Gregorio DeJesus Peguero

IN RESIDENCE

Rev. Sofronio LoFranco

Rev. Msgr. John H. Maksymowicz, B.A., S.T.L.

RESIDENCE STAFF

Mrs. Doris Giannetto

Ms. Dawn Burke

SEPTEMBER 2006

4 Mon. LABOR DAY

TUITION PAYMENT #3 DUE

(PAYMENT #1 JULY 1 AND PAYMENT #2

AUGUST 1 PAST DUE)

5 Tues. Faculty Meeting/Day of Recollection 8:30 AM

6 Wed. Homeroom and Class Assignments.

Freshmen & Sophomores report at 10:00 A.M.

Juniors & Seniors report to the Cafeteria at 11:00 AM

Freshmen-ACRE Test; Textbook List

Senior-Freshman Big Brother pairing

Baseball begins

Parents’ Advisory Board Meeting 7:00 PM

7 Thurs. Homeroom 8:45

Opening Mass for the new school year 9:00 AM

Orientation Assembly for Students

8 Fri. First full day of classes

Student Council and Walk-a-thon Assembly

11 Mon. Parent Welcome Meeting 7 PM

12 Tues. Golf Committee Meeting 7 PM

13 Wed. Fr. Troike Summer Program Reunion 3-5 PM

14 Thurs. Department Coordinator’s Meeting 3 PM

15 Fri. Activities Assembly

Activities Fair

19 Tues. Big Brother Day

High School Fair – St. Francis College 6-8 PM

21 Thurs. Visitation Day

22 Fri. Guidance Assembly

23 Sat. OPEN HOUSE for eighth graders 10 AM-1 PM

26 Tues. Alumni Executive Board Meeting 7 PM

27 Wed. CHSAA Meeting 4:30 PM

High School Fair – St. John’s University 6-8 PM

29 Fri. NHS Induction Assembly

Junior Class Night

OCTOBER 2006

1 Sun. TUITION PAYMENT #4 DUE.

Freshmen Mother/Son Social 3 PM

2 Mon. Notices of Concern available

4 Wed. Parent Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

5 Thurs. Cathedral Golf Classic & Hall of Fame Dinner

6 Fri. Rosary Devotion

Sophomore Class Night

9 Mon. COLUMBUS DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED

10 Tues. Development Meeting

Principals’ Meeting – The Mary Louis Academy 3 PM

Financial Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

Notices of Concern mailed

11 Wed. Development Meeting

Middle States Meeting – Library 7 PM

12 Thurs. SP DAY – Faculty Meeting

Development Meeting

Oversight Committee Meeting 7 PM

13 Fri. Rosary Devotion

Last Day of seasonal dress

17 Tues. Principal/DRE Open House 3:30-5 PM

18 Wed. PSAT EXAM

Sophomore Competence Tests

OPEN HOUSE for eighth graders 12-3 PM

Big Brother Day of Recollection

20 Fri. Rosary Devotion

Freshman Class Night

23 Mon. Parents’ Club Card Party Set-up 7 PM

25 Wed. Alumni Meeting with Immaculata Honorees 6:30 PM

Parents’ Club Card Party Set-up 7 PM

26 Thurs. Parents’ Club Card Party Set-up 9 AM

27 Fri. Last day of 1^st Mark Period

Rosary Devotion

Parents’ Club Card Party Set-up 9 AM

ANNUAL CARD PARTY 7 PM

28 Sat. Diocesan Pilgrimage to Washington D.C.

30 Mon. Blood Drive

Report Cards distributed

NOVEMBER 2006

1 Wed. ALL SAINTS' DAY.

TUITION PAYMENT #5 DUE.

School visit to Douglaston

Parent Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

Parent Teacher Night 7 PM

2 Thurs. ALL SOULS DAY- SCHOOL OPEN

4 Sat. Basketball Tryouts Begin

5 Sun. Parents’ Day of Prayer

Bishop Molloy Retreat House, Jamaica Estates

6 Mon. SPIRIT WEEK BEGINS

Beginning of Thanksgiving Food Drive & Bright Christmas

7 Tues. ELECTION DAY – SCHOOL OPEN

9 Thurs. SP DAY – Faculty Meeting

Department Coordinator’s Meeting

10 Fri. Spirit Week Assembly

Senior Class Night

11 Sat. VETERANS DAY

TACHS for 8^th Graders

14 Tues. Junior Retreat - Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston

15 Wed. Junior Retreat - Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston

16 Thurs. Junior Retreat - Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston

17 Fri. Walk-a-thon

Class of ’97 10 Year Reunion 7 PM

22 Wed. Fr. Marano Ping Pong Tournament Championship

23 Thurs. THANKSGIVING DAY

24 Fri. Thanksgiving Recess.

28 Tues. Alumni Executive Board Meeting 5 PM

Hall of Fame Committee Meeting 7 PM

29 Wed. CHSAA AD’s and Executive Board Meeting 10 AM

DECEMBER 2006

1 Fri. Tuition Payment #6 due

Pep Rally

4 Mon. Notices of Concern available

5 Tues. Development Meeting

Financial Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

6 Wed. Development Meeting

7 Thurs. Reconciliation

Development Meeting

Parents’ Holiday Celebration 7 PM

8 Fri. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL OPEN

Advent Spiritual Director Conference

11 Mon. Notices of Concern mailed

SCHOOL CLOSED in honor of Patronal Feast

12 Tues. Sophomore Day of Recollection at Huntington

14 Thurs. SP DAY – Faculty Meeting

Principals’ Meeting - Stella Maris HS 10 AM

15 Fri. Yearbook Assembly

21 Thurs. Community Mass – Bishop DiMarzio Presiding – 8:30 AM

25 Mon. CHRISTMAS DAY

JANUARY 2007

1 Mon. NEW YEAR'S DAY.

TUITION PAYMENT #7 DUE.

2 Tues. School resumes

3 Wed. Incoming Freshmen Interviews

Parent Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

4 Thurs. Incoming Freshmen Interviews

5 Fri. Right to Life Assembly

Holiday Reunion and Alumni Basketball Game 6:30 PM

8 Mon. Incoming Freshmen Interviews

12 Fri. Islam Assembly

15 Mon. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR’S BIRTHDAY DAY SCHOOL CLOSED

16 Tues. Faculty Day of Prayer - Our Lady of Grace, Manhasset

17 Wed. Alumni Executive Board Meeting 5 PM

Alumni Reunion Meeting 7 PM

18 Thurs. Department Coordinator’s Meeting 3 PM

19 Fri. Christian Service Assembly

22 Mon. Right to Life March

23 Tues. REGENTS EXAMS

24 Wed. REGENTS EXAMS

25 Thurs. REGENTS EXAMS

26 Fri. REGENTS EXAMS

30 Tues. Report Cards Distributed

31 Wed. Parent-Teacher Night 7 PM

FEBRUARY 2007

1 Thur. TUITION PAYMENT #8 DUE

2 Fri. Judaism Assembly

7 Wed. CHSAA Meeting 4:30 PM

Parent Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

8 Thurs. SP DAY - Faculty Meeting

Principals’ Meeting Catherine McAuley HS-10 AM

9 Fri. Brain Game Assembly

Junior Class Night

13 Tues. Development Meeting

Financial Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

14 Wed. Development Meeting

15 Thurs. Development Meeting

Oversight Committee Meeting 7 PM

16 Fri. Mission Assembly

17 Sat. Pilgrimage to Fatima - (Portugal and Spain)

February 17^th – February 27^th

19 Mon. MID-WINTER RECESS SCHOOL CLOSED

21 Wed. ASH WEDNESDAY

26 Mon. School Resumes

Notices of Concern available

MARCH 2007

1 Thurs. TUITION PAYMENT #9 DUE

Reconciliation

2 Fri. Stations of the Cross

3 Sat. Baseball Begins

4 Sun. Family Mass and Communion Brunch 10 AM

6 Tues. Senior Retreat–Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston

7 Wed. Senior Retreat–Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston

Parent Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

8 Thurs. SP DAY – Faculty Meeting

Senior Retreat–Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston

9 Fri. Stations of the Cross

Sophomore Class Night

12 Mon. Department Coordinator Meeting 3 PM

Alumni Executive Board Meeting 5 PM

Alumni Reunion Meeting 7 PM

13 Tues. Freshman Day of Recollection at Huntington

15 Thurs. Big Brother Day II

16 Fri. Stations of the Cross

20 Tues. Lenten Spiritual Directors’ Conference

23 Fri. Stations of the Cross

School Play 7 PM

24 Sat. School Play 7 PM

28 Wed. CHSAA AD’s & Executive Board Meeting 10 AM

30 Fri. Stations of the Cross

APRIL 2007

1 Sun. PALM SUNDAY

TUITION PAYMENT #10 DUE

3 Tues. SP DAY – Faculty Meeting

Last day of 3^rdmark period

4 Wed. Lenten Day of Prayer

Parent Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

5 Thurs. HOLY THURSDAY

6 Fri. GOOD FRIDAY

7 Sat. EASTER VIGIL 7:30 PM

8 Sun. EASTER SUNDAY

16 Mon. School resumes

Report cards distributed

17 Tues. Development Meeting

Financial Advisory Board Meeting 7 PM

18 Wed. Development Meeting

19 Thurs. Development Meeting

20 Fri. Guidance Assembly II

Alumni Reunion & Immaculata Dinner

Terrace on the Park – 7 PM

23 Mon. Blood Drive

27 Fri. Safety Assembly

Freshman Class Night

30 Mon. PRE-ADMINISTRATION SESSION

FOR ALL STUDENTS TAKING AP EXAMS 9 AM

MAY 2007

1 Tues. MAY CROWNING

2 Wed. REGISTRATION MEETING

ALL PARENTS MUST ATTEND 7 PM

4 Fri. Multicultural Awareness Assembly

Senior Class Night

Notices of Concern available

7 Mon. AP Gov’t & Politics US Exam

8 Tues. SP DAY – Faculty Meeting

Alumni Meeting with Hall of Fame Honorees 6:30 PM

9 Wed. AP Calculus AB Exam

CHSAA Meeting 4:30 PM

10 Thurs. AP English Literature Exam

11 Fri. AP United States History Exam

Notices of Concern mailed

14 Mon. Principals’ Meeting - St. Edmund HS 3PM

15 Tues. Junior Ring Day

16 Wed. AP English Language Exam

Middle States Meeting - Library 7 PM

17 Thurs. ASCENSION THURSDAY – SCHOOL OPEN

AP World History Exam

CHSAA Hall of Fame Dinner

18 Fri. SP Schedule

Senior-Alumni Luncheon 11:30 AM

Senior-Faculty Basketball Game

21 Mon. Senior Exams

22 Tues. Senior Exams

23 Wed. ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER 7 PM

28 Mon. MEMORIAL DAY-SCHOOL CLOSED

30 Wed. Graduation Mass – 8:15 AM

Graduation Exercises – 7 PM

JUNE 2007

7 Thurs. Alumni Executive Board Meeting 5 PM

Golf Committee Meeting 7 PM

8 Fri. Last day of classes

End of 4th mark period

Class of ’02 – 5 Year Reunion 7 PM

11 Mon. STUDY DAY-SCHOOL CLOSED

12 Tues. FINAL EXAMS

13 Wed. FINAL EXAMS

STATE OF THE PREP ADDRESS 7 PM

(Advisory Committees only)

14 Thurs. REGENTS EXAMS

15 Fri. REGENTS EXAMS

18 Mon. REGENTS EXAMS

19 Tues. REGENTS EXAMS

20 Wed. REGENTS EXAMS

21 Thurs. REGENTS EXAMS

22 Fri. REGENTS EXAMS

JULY 2007

1 Sun. TUITION PAYMENT #1 DUE

2 Mon. Opening of 40^th Father Edward W. Troike

Leadership Program

4 Wed. FOURTH OF JULY

19 Thur. Golf Committee Meeting 7 PM

27 Fri. 40th Annual Father Edward W. Troike Summer Leadership Program Closing Ceremonies - 7:00 PM

SPIRITUAL PROGRAM

The Spiritual Program at Cathedral Preparatory Seminary is under the supervision of the Spiritual Directors. Participation in the spiritual program is expected of all students by the very nature of Cathedral as a seminary. It is a serious responsibility freely accepted by each student when he decides to come to a school that is directed toward the ministerial priesthood in the Diocese of Brooklyn.

What the spiritual program provides is a structure within which growth in the life of Christ can take place. It is the chief means by which Cathedral accomplishes its purpose: the discernment of a vocation to the priesthood. The program has eight main parts:

1) Individual Direction: Each student is assigned a spiritual director whom he meets on a regular basis in order to provide direction and guidance concerning growth and development in Christ. At the same time, all Cathedral faculty members are available to guide students as different needs arise. Cathedral’s Spiritual Directors are available in their office each day for individual counseling as well for any student who requests to see them.

2) Spiritual Director Conferences: Spiritual Directors will conduct a conference for each class on prayer and the spiritual life during the Seasons of Advent and Lent.

3) The Eucharist: The Eucharist is the center of all Christian life and growth. The people of God expect a young man who aspires toward the priesthood to grow in Christian piety and maturity. The Eucharist is the principal means for growing in

Christ: for it is there that one hears the Word of God and is fed with the Bread of Life.

a) Daily participation at Mass at Cathedral is

required for all students and faculty.

b) Each week a special Community Mass is

celebrated.

c) Each grade level will participate in the Mass program so that students might become more directly involved in the preparation of liturgies.

d) All Sacristans, readers and altar servers at Mass are expected to carry out their service with responsibility and care.

4) The Sacrament of Reconciliation: The Lord instituted a special sacrament of penance for the pardon of sins committed after baptism, and the Church has faithfully celebrated the sacrament throughout the centuries. Penance services are celebrated during Lent and Advent. Students should feel free to approach the Spiritual Directors at any time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

5) Annual Retreat and Day of Recollection: Spiritual life is an imitation of the Lord in His life, death and resurrection. We imitate Jesus in His practice of going off to a quiet place to be alone in prayer with His Father. Each class makes a retreat at one of the retreat houses in the metropolitan area during the academic year. In the Spring, there is a Day of Recollection for the entire school.

6) Formation Groups: Freshmen and Sophomores meet quarterly as a class. In this period, the students will be challenged and guided in the areas of prayer, service and vocation.

7) Apostolic Works Program: The Apostolic Works Program is an integral part of the Spiritual Formation Program at Cathedral. Falling under the auspices of the Theology Department, this program of apostolates allows our students, as prep seminarians, to grow in a more mature understanding of Christian service to God’s people in an age appropriate setting. The Apostolic Works Program offers our students an opportunity for the student to put faith in Christ and religious education classes into practice by visibly serving God’s people.

In Senior year, the Cathedral student, assigned to an apostolate by the Rector-Principal, gives of his time every Wednesday. It is supervised by the apostolic works moderator, assisted by coordinator of the Theology Department. The assignment generally runs the length of the academic year and may indeed extend into the time after graduation.

All other years are also required to undertake an apostolic work appropriate to their stage of academic and formation development. Concretely, it is manifested thus:

Freshmen are required to complete FIFTEEN (15) hours of apostolic service a year.

Sophomores are required to complete TWENTY (20) hours of apostolic service a year.

Juniors are required to complete TWENTY-FIVE (25) hours of apostolic service a year.

Ways of fulfilling this requirement include parish and civic involvement or involvement within Cathedral Preparatory Seminary such as the Troike Leadership Program, the Annual Card Party, and the summer raffle ticket sales. All apostolic works must be approved by the Rector-Principal and proof of hours attained must be verified.

The coordinator of the Theology Department will make certain that the Apostolic Works are seen and treated as part of the curriculum of the Theology classes. All students are required to submit regular integration papers for their Theology class.

The number of hours for each class can increase at the discretion of the Rector-Principal, the Apostolic Works Moderator and the Theology Department. Failure to comply with the policies of the Apostolic Work program will be treated as a negative manifestation of the student’s understanding of the nature and mission of Cathedral Preparatory Seminary and will be treated accordingly. Unexcused absences from an apostolic work will result in proper disciplinary action.

8) Supportive Spiritual Exercises:

a) Visits to the Blessed Sacrament: Students are encouraged to make visits to the Blessed Sacrament frequently to grow

in friendship with the Lord.

b) Eucharistic Devotion: Once each week, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and continuing throughout the school day. Students from each class will be assigned a period of prayer and adoration during the day on a rotating basis. Immediately after the last period, the entire school community will assemble in the Chapel for a brief Prayer Service and Benediction.

c) The Way of the Cross: Meditating upon and uniting ourselves with the passion of Christ, we journey with Him on the road to Calvary. During the Season of Lent, Stations of the Cross are held on Friday in Chapel during the Assembly period.

d) Prayer Service: A seminary community gathers for prayer, not only at the Eucharist but also at other times, to be fed and strengthened by the Word of God. All students will participate in special prayer services during the year.

e) The Rosary: From the Cross Jesus entrusted His Mother to the Apostle John and to us as our Mother, our companion along the journey of Life, our intercessor, and our sign of hope. Mary is the Patroness of Cathedral and of all seminarians. Through the Rosary we meditate on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and on Mary’s role in the work of redemption. The recitation of the Rosary is strongly recommended to all as a way of drawing closer to Christ through Mary.

Personal growth as well as spiritual and intellectual growth is a goal for the Cathedral Prep student. To assist the student in this endeavor Cathedral Prep offers the availability of counseling. All information is held in strict confidence. The faculty at times recommends a student for counseling.

At the end of Sophomore year, each student will be expected to submit a Letter of Intention indicating he still wishes to participate in the Spiritual Formation Program of Cathedral Preparatory Seminary. This letter is on page 58 of the Student Handbook.

IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL PROGRAM

Consistent refusal to manifest a positive and cooperative attitude and participation in the Spiritual Formation Program of the school may lead to a judgment on the part of the faculty that a particular student’s continued presence is detrimental to the overall goals of the school and could result in dismissal from the school.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

COURSE OF STUDY

FRESHMAN: 0100 Theology I

1100 English I Honors

1110 English I

1120 Computer Study Skills

2100 Global Studies I Honors

2110 Global Studies I

3100 Earth Science Honors

3110 Earth Science

4100 Physical Education I

5100 Math 9 Honors

5110 Math 9

6100 Fine Arts

7100 Latin I Honors

7110 Latin I

SOPHOMORE: 0200 Theology II

1200 English II Honors

1210 English II

2200 Global Studies II AP

2210 Global Studies II

3200 Living Env. Honors

3210 Living Environment

4200 Physical Education II

5200 Math 10 Honors

5210 Math 10

7200 Latin II Honors

7210 Latin II

7220 French I

7230 Spanish I

JUNIOR: 0300 Theology III

1300 English III Honors

1310 English III

2300 U.S. History AP

2310 U.S. History

3300 Chemistry Honors

3310 Chemistry

3320 Health

4300 Physical Education III

5300 Math 11 Honors

5310 Math 11

7300 Latin III Honors

7310 Latin III

7320 French II

7330 Spanish II

SENIOR: Required Courses:

0400 Theology IV

1400 English IV AP

1410 English IV

2400 Gov’t/Economics

3420 Health

4400 Physical Education IV

6400 Film

Elective Courses:

0410 World Religions

1430 Writing/Drama

1440 Journalism

2430 Psych/Philosophy

2440 WW II History

3440 Space Science

3400 Physics

4410 Fitness/Sports Mgt.

5400 AP Calculus

REGENTS EXAMINATIONS

Earth Science Global Studies

Living Environment U.S. History & Gov’t

Physics Comprehensive English

Chemistry French

Math A Latin

Math B Spanish

HONORS

At the end of each semester the Principal publishes a list of students who have qualified for the following Honors:

Principal’s List - 95% or over in each

subject; passing grades in Physical

Education, Health and Music.

First Honors - an overall average of 90%, no

grade less than 85% in each major

subject; passing grades in Physical

Education, Health and Music.

Second Honors - an overall average of 85%; no

grade less than 80% in each major

subject; passing grades in Physical

Education, Health and Music.

GRADES

100 - 90 Excellent

89 - 80 Good

79 - 75 Satisfactory

74 - 70 Passing but Unsatisfactory

69 and Below - Indicates Failure

TUITION

Annual Tuition: $5,900.

Activities/Registration Fee: 500.

Graduation Fee: 300.

Tuition is payable according to the schedule listed in the calendar (July 1^st to April 1^st). The first semester tuition and all fees must be paid by December 1^st or students will not be permitted to take their midyear examinations. Second semester tuition must be completed by April 1^st or students will not be permitted to take final examinations.

Change of Schedule - There will be a charge of $50 for any student initiated change.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Students who have been awarded an academic scholarship must maintain certain standards to continue to enjoy the scholarship. On the final report card each year he must achieve an average of 85% in his six major subjects; have no mark below 80% and fail no minor subject. These requirements are strictly interpreted. Scholarship students are expected to participate in the Honors Program, including the AP Program and take all exams in these courses.

PROMOTION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

1. The performance of any student with failures in a given marking period will be monitored by the Academic Dean. A student who seems to be struggling will be interviewed by the Academic Dean and the Rector-Principal in order to assess his academic performance. A student who fails two subjects may be suspended from extracurricular activities for the entire following marking period and goes on academic probation. A student who fails three subjects will be suspended from extracurricular activities for the entire following marking period and goes on academic probation.

2. If a student fails a subject at the end of the school year on

the final report card he must take that subject (or an equivalent one approved by the Rector-Principal) in summer school, and successfully pass it, to advance to the next grade in the following school year. If a student fails a summer school course, he will take a departmental test in that subject on the day assigned. He must pass this test in order to be readmitted to the school.

3. Failure in three major subjects at the end of the school year will prevent promotion to the next year and result in dismissal. Major subjects are defined as those classes that meet four or more times a week.

4. If a failure occurs in a student’s senior year, he must pass the subject before being certified as a graduate. He must pass the subject in summer school, or if there is no course available which is approved by the Department, the student must meet Departmental requirements. The senior who fails in summer school, may still be certified as a graduate from Cathedral if he passes the Departmental test in that subject in September.

EXEMPTIONS

Exemptions from Midyear and Final examinations may be granted only to students who have attained a term mark of 95% in that subject. No teacher is required to grant an exemption. No student is required to accept an exemption. All exemptions must be approved by the Academic Dean. Students are NOT to request exemptions. The teacher meets with the Academic Dean to discuss the possibility. AP Students must take the AP Exam in order to qualify for an exemption. There are NO exemptions from the Regents.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

CATHEDRAL PREP DIPLOMA Cathedral Preparatory Seminary’s diploma is awarded to a student who has successfully completed four (4) years of study and who has met each of the following requirements of Cathedral Prep and the State of New York.

Theology 4 Units

English 4 Units

Social Studies 4 Units

Science 3 Units

Mathematics 3 Units

Foreign Languages 5 Units

Fine Arts 1 Unit

Health Education 1/2 Unit

Physical Education 2 Units (1/2 unit each year)

Electives As Required

NEW YORK STATE ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA

Sequences – Three units of study and passing grades on Regents

in two of the following subjects:

Mathematics

Science

Foreign Language (Latin, Spanish, French)

and two units of study with passing Regents grades in the third subject.

In addition to the number of units required for the sequences required, a student must pass all the following:

1. the Regents Comprehensive exam in English

2. the Regents Comprehensive exam in US History & Gov’t

3. the Regents Comprehensive exam in Global Studies

NEW YORK STATE REQUIREMENTS

Each student must satisfy the following requirements:

Students must pass Comprehensive English, Global Studies, U.S. History, a Mathematics and a Science Regents examinations.

STANDARDIZED TESTING PROGRAM

For Freshmen and Seniors:

The Assessment of Catholic Religious Education (ACRE) is an integrated, multi-level assessment instrument designed to assist school, parish and diocesan leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of their religious education and catechetical program.

For Juniors:

PSAT/NMSQT – administered in October. Scores of verbal and mathematical ability help teachers and students in adjusting the learning situation and are, when coupled with student’s school record, good indices in predicting his aptitude for success in college.

These scores are also used by the National Merit Scholarship to determine its Commended Students, Semi-Finalists and Scholarship winners.

The SAT is administered in October, November, December, January, March, May and June.

For Seniors:

SAT and the Achievement Tests may be taken throughout the year. Results of these tests are sent to the school and the student about six weeks after the test. Out SAT code number is 331813.

Advanced Placement Courses: Students in Advanced Placement classes take the Advanced Placement test in that particular subject in May.

MARKING PERIOD

There are four marking periods. The four marking periods are listed in the annual calendar. In each marking period examinations are taken.

Grades are recorded on a report card that the student takes home to be signed by the parents. Parent/Teacher visits are scheduled twice a year.

The report card is to be signed by the student’s Pastor or Parochial Vicar at the end of the midyear marking period.

CHEATING

If cheating should occur in any situation the following procedure will be followed:

a) The student’s paper will be confiscated.

b) The student will be sent immediately to the Dean of Students.

c) The proctor will bring the paper to the Academic Dean.

d) Anyone involved in giving or receiving or passing material or information during an examination is liable to expulsion from the school.

e) The one who gets aid from an illicit source receives an automatic zero (0) on the examination being taken. The one who gives information, taking the same examination, will receive an automatic zero (0).

STUDENT LIFE

CLASS NIGHTS

Class nights are an essential part of student life at Cathedral Prep. A class night is an afternoon and early evening of recreation and prayer organized by the students of a particular year. Class nights are MANDATORY. Attendance rules are in effect. Absences are dealt with just as a school absence.

PERSONAL LOCKERS

Each student is assigned a locker on the 2^nd or 3^rd floor corridors. The lower part of the locker is for clothing; the upper section for books. Students should hang their coats and other personal items in the lockers before going to class in the morning. The condition of a student’s locker reflects his own neatness and his ability to order his possessions.

Special care should be taken to avoid leaving wet or damp items in any locker. These lockers should be secured at all times with the built-in combination lock, which locks both the upper and lower sections at once. Reasonable care in closing the locker doors will prevent undue noise in the corridors. For safety reasons, do not leave locker doors open. Students are not to tamper with the lockers of other students. A student who does tamper with the locker of another student is liable for expulsion. No student may use more than one locker or a locker not officially assigned to him.

A student may use his locker ONLY:

Before and after school.

Before and after lunch period.

At no other time may locker doors be opened for any

reason. Do not ask a teacher for permission to go to your locker during class.

Clothes and books to be taken home are not to be removed from lockers before dismissal each day.

The lockers are subject to inspection by the faculty and administration at any time.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION LOCKERS

Each student will be assigned a small locker in the gymnasium locker room. This locker is for the physical education uniform – shirts and shorts, sneakers and athletic socks. Each student will have a combination lock, which is made available by the school – no other locks are to be used. For a Physical Education class or for extra-curricular athletics, a student will make use of a gym locker. The combination lock must be used to secure this locker. Special lockers are assigned to members of official school teams. Lockers should be closed and locked when not in use. Nothing is ever to be left on benches, floors or open lockers in the Locker Room.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS

The uniforms for Physical Education and the locks for the students’ lockers must be obtained through the school. All such items are to be paid for when distributed. Each student must be in proper attire for Physical Education classes, i.e., his uniform shirt, shorts, athletic socks and sneakers. Sneakers should be high for safety reasons.

ELEVATOR

The elevator is for the use of the faculty and staff. No student is permitted to use the elevator except for medical reasons. With proper medical documentation, an elevator key may be signed out from the Main Office by a student at the start of the school day. This key must be returned at the end of school that day.

TRANSPORTATION PASSES

The Office of Pupil Transportation issues full-fare MetroCards to students who live more than one and one-half miles from school, and half-fare passes to students who live less than one and one-half miles from school. These passes can be used on all buses and subways and allow the student a free transfer to another carrier when necessary. If the MetroCard is lost the student should notify the school immediately. A new card will be issued after a waiting period.

MetroCards are valuable. They should be kept in a wallet or pass holder and care should be given to protect the magnetic strip.

Parents who drive students to school are asked to park on the street. PLEASE DO NOT COME INTO THE SCHOOL PARKING AREA OR BLOCK THE DRIVEWAY. UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES PARKED IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT MAY BE TOWED AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE.

DIRECTIVES FOR STUDENTS

1. Morning Assembly:

Mass is celebrated daily at 8:10 a.m., in the Chapel. All students are required to attend daily Mass. Students may enter the building at 7:15 a.m. They are to assemble in the Cafeteria. No student is to be above the first floor without permission. Students should leave the Cafeteria to report to their Homeroom when the warning bell rings at 7:45 a.m. No written homework is ever to be done in the Cafeteria, but study is permitted.

Homeroom is a constructive period to be used as such. It is not a recreation period. Homerooms are urged to use that time to work on school related business such as the Card Party, Class Nights, Yearbook, homeroom competitions, etc.

2. Attendance:

Attendance is taken each day by the Homeroom teacher. The attendance sheet is signed by the teacher and will be picked up by the Attendance Officer during homeroom.

3. Absence:

If a student is absent from school on any day, his parent is to telephone the school, (718)592-6800, extension 605, concerning his absence, by 9:00 a.m. After 9:00 a.m., the Attendance Officer will telephone the home of the student whose absence has not been explained, to guard against the possibility that an accident or other misfortune might remain unknown to the parent or the school. The student who has been absent, on the day of his return to school, must bring a note of explanation from his parents to the Attendance Officer. If the student has forgotten the note, he will be required to bring it the next day. The second time he forgets, he must report to the Dean of Students for detention. The third time the parents will be telephoned by the Attendance Officer.

The school never grants permission for a student to be absent while it is in session. If parents desire a student to be absent for any reason, they must accept full responsibility for this and inform the Main Office at least one week beforehand in non-emergency circumstances, including road tests for drivers’ licenses. Any assignments given during a student’s absence are the responsibility of the student.

4. Lateness:

Students who are late for school must report to the Attendance Officer for a pass of admission to class. The time of arrival will be recorded on the lateness record. Any reasonable lateness will be immediately checked with the student’s parents. If the Attendance Office is closed, the student must report to the Main Office for a pass of admission to class. Continued frequent lateness makes one liable to probation. Chronic lateness may result in dismissal from the school.

5. Entering and Leaving the Building:

a) Entering and leaving the building in general: When entering the building all students must use the back door in the parking lot.

b) Leaving the building on account of sickness: During the school day, any student who feels so ill that he cannot remain in school until dismissal must first obtain a pass from the Dean of Students, report to the Main Office, and then notify the teacher. After the student’s parents have been notified, the student should leave the pass with the Main Office. A parent must come to school to accompany the student home. When the student finally returns to school, he should follow the same procedure as a student who has been absent.

c) Leaving the building or classroom for other reasons: Any student who is going to leave the building, even for a short period of time must first obtain a pass from the Dean of Students. Any student who is going to leave the classroom for an extended period of time must first obtain a pass from the teacher. The pass must be signed and the time noted by the Faculty Member with whom the student had the appointment. This must be presented to the teacher upon return to the classroom.

6. Stairs and Hallways:

Running, jumping, throwing things on the stairs or in hallways is dangerous. Proper behavior should be maintained. Students are to walk quickly and quietly on the stairs. While walking on the stairs, students are to proceed in single file staying to the right. The center of the stairs should be kept clear at all times. Students are to maintain relative quiet on the stairs.

Students are to walk in the hallways quietly so as not to disturb the classes in progress. They are to stay to the right at all times, using the door on the right hand side when going from one part of the building to another. While students are permitted to talk in the halls and on the stairs, yelling, pushing and running are strictly prohibited.

7. Classrooms:

Students are to be in their assigned rooms when the bell rings for class. They are to be silent when the teacher begins the Opening Prayer. Books and other possessions are never to be left in desks after class or overnight. To avoid congestion in the aisles, books and book bags are to be kept under the seat. Students are not to move their own desks or the teacher’s desk. Students are never to write on blackboards outside of class time. They must not lean from the windows of the school, talk from them or throw any objects from them. Students are not to open the teacher’s desk at any time nor sit on the lecture chair. Students are to leave class immediately after dismissal and proceed to their next class. Because they have only two minutes to arrive in the next class, they should not delay. No student may leave a classroom at any time. In an extenuating circumstance, a student will be permitted to leave class by obtaining a pass from his teacher and signing the class log.

8. Cafeteria:

While lunch period is a time for relaxation, it cannot be a time for chaos. Students causing any disorder in the Cafeteria will be disciplined. After eating students are to leave their places neat and clean and they are to return utensils to the proper place. Students are never to eat or drink anywhere on the school premises outside the Cafeteria.

During the lunch period students must never leave the

Cafeteria. If they have to leave the Cafeteria for any reason, they must ask permission of the Faculty Member on duty and they must report back to the Faculty Member when they return to the Cafeteria. Students are to arrive at classes five minutes after the lunch period ends. Students are not permitted to enter the Locker Room during the lunch period. Students are not permitted to write school assignments in the Cafeteria or anywhere else in the school before class in the morning or during lunch periods. Book bags are not to be brought into the Cafeteria during the lunch period.

9. Telephone:

During school hours, students must have faculty permission to use the public telephone on the first floor.

10. Internet:

The students of Cathedral Prep Seminary are fortunate to have access to the Internet as part of their educational program. Students are only permitted to use the Internet for educational purposes. It is not for personal use. Any student found using the Internet inappropriately will be liable to disciplinary action.

11. Cell Phones and Electronic Devices:

Students are permitted to bring cell phones into the building. They must be turned off and kept in their lockers. This policy is in effect from when a student enters Cathedral until he leaves the building to go home. If a student is caught with a phone during an exam/quiz, it will be assumed he is cheating and the policy for cheating on exams will be followed. Cell phones can only be used outside the building after dismissal. Parents may leave messages, in an emergency, for their sons through the Main Office. Students may return messages by using the public telephone on the first floor, after getting permission. If a student is caught in violation of these rules, in addition to immediate disciplinary action, the cell phone will be confiscated and held by the Dean of Students until the end of the school year. There is no appeal to these rules. Students are forbidden to bring beepers, walkmen and any electronic devices to school. The electronic device will be confiscated and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. In an emergency, these rules may be changed at the discretion of the Rector-Principal. The cell phone number must be included on the Emergency Contact Card that is returned to the Main Office in September. Cathedral is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen cell phones.

12. Respect for Property:

Writing on desks or any school property at any time is strictly forbidden. Defacing or taking school property or the property of students can result in expulsion. Chewing gum is forbidden in the school at all times.

13. Dress Code:

a) At all times a Cathedral student is to be neatly attired for school. Personal grooming, while individual, should not include bizarre or “trendy” (e.g. skinhead, offensive, distracting, unnatural) hairstyles or dress styles. This is at the discretion of the administration. Clothes should be clean and neat and students must be clean shaven. While beards are not permitted, a neat moustache is allowed. Ostentatious jewelry may not be worn during school hours or during school sponsored functions; neither may any earrings of any type. If a student wishes a pierced ear, the procedure should be done at a time when he will not have to wear the earring during school time. Body piercing and permanent tattoos will be taken as a request for immediate dismissal.

b) Students are required to wear dress slacks with a permanent crease. Any pants without a crease. Corduroys are not acceptable. A white, button down, collared dress shirt must be worn. No colors, no stripes and no designs are permitted. Students must wear a neat tie and a neat clean, pressed dress jacket of their choosing. A school sweater, which may be purchased in September, may be worn in place of a dress jacket. Students may NOT roll up sleeves of shirts, jackets, or sweaters. Students MUST wear a belt keeping the dress slacks securely above the waistline. Shirts must always be neatly tucked into pants. Needless to say, cleanliness is always expected. Dress shoes are also required. No footwear even resembling a work boot or a sneaker is permitted. It is strongly suggested that students wear loafers, wingtips or such shoes that are always shined. Any shoe with a grip or treads on the bottom can be interpreted as a work boot or sneaker. Shoes have flat soles.

c) Be advised that the school year begins with seasonal dress. Seasonal dress is a relaxed version of the school dress code. Students may wear official Cathedral Prep buttoned, collared shirts during this time. If a student chooses not to wear an official Cathedral Prep shirt, he must wear a white dress shirt and tie.

14. Textbooks:

State textbooks which the student receives are loaned to him for the year and will be collected at the end of the school year. The state requires the school to reissue these books over a period of years. Therefore, each student must keep these books in good condition. While the student has the textbook he must:

a) Fill in the label completely.

b) Repair the book when necessary, e.g., cloth tape, white glue, etc.

c) Cover the book immediately with a sturdy cover (not newspaper). Do not use contact paper or any other substance that will stick to the book’s cover. Contact paper is acceptable for soft-cover texts. A fine will be imposed for an uncovered book. Failure to pay the fine will result in detention.

d) Refrain from writing in the state textbook.

15. Report Cards:

Report Cards are distributed at the end of each marking period. They must be returned signed by a parent. In addition, a Pastor’s signature is required at Mid-year. The fee for lost report cards is $5.00.

16. Lost and Found:

Articles that are found must be turned in to the Dean of Students. Lost articles which are kept in his office must be claimed within one week.

17. Substance Abuse:

Smoking is prohibited in the school or within two blocks of the school, and at all school activities in or out of school. Students coming to school or any school function with alcohol, tobacco, or any illegal or unprescribed drug or under the influence of these are subject to immediate expulsion. Any student on medication must have an Authorization for Administration of Medication Form and the medication on file in the Main Office.

18. Bulletin Boards:

The bulletin boards in the Cafeteria are for the use of students under the supervision of the Student Council. The bulletin boards on the other floors may not be used by any student without permission of the Assistant Principal. Students are prohibited from writing on or otherwise marking any notice on the bulletin boards.

19. Athletics

Sneakers must be worn by all who participate in sports in the gymnasium and the official Physical Education uniform should also be worn. All play equipment must be returned to its proper place.

The stage, cage and weight room are out of bounds at all times, except with direct faculty supervision.

Students may be in the Locker Room only when actually preparing to participate in some sport activity or when they have just finished. Only official team members are permitted in the Locker Room after 3:00 p.m. - No exceptions.

Lockers officially assigned for gymnasium use are to be

used. Students are never to use the full size lockers set aside for visiting teams.

Lockers are to be kept in good order. Wet or damp articles are not to be left in locker.

Periodically, students are to remove everything from lockers to allow cleaning by the school custodial staff. Lockers are to be secured at all times, by the special combination locks provided by the school. No other locks are ever to be used. If other locks are used, they will be confiscated together with the equipment in the lockers. Loss of, or defect in, the locks and also loss of uniforms should be reported immediately to the Director of Physical Education and the Dean of Students.

20. Library:

Students are not to enter the Library during study periods unless they are going to use the Library materials and have permission to do so. The permission pass should indicate what subject the student will study while in the Library. Students are not to bring book bags into the Library. Good order must be maintained at all times. There should be no loud talking or laughing. Books are loaned for a period of two weeks. Library books from the classrooms must be checked out in the main Library.

After the two weeks have elapsed, books must be renewed. For any overdue book, a fine of 25 cents per day is imposed, for all days in which the school is in session. Reference books may not be borrowed from the Library. No material is to be taken from the Library unless it is properly charged out. Students in gym attire are not permitted to enter the Library.

21. Fire Drills:

Students are to be absolutely silent during fire drills. They should be alert to instructions given by the faculty. They should walk to the exits in an orderly manner and leave the building as quickly as possible. The last person to leave should put out lights and close the door when leaving the classroom.

22. Office Hours:

The Main Office is open daily from 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. on days when school is in session.

23. School Closings:

In the event of storms or other emergencies that may prevent school attendance, students are to check the information on the Internet at www.wor710.com, the school web page at www.cathedralprepseminary.com, or listen to WOR 710 AM on the radio. To avoid needlessly jamming the school’s telephone line at such a time, students are not to telephone the school.

24. Messages:

As a general rule students are not given telephone messages. Please settle appointments, etc., before the student leaves home.

25. Respect for Faculty:

The faculty and staff of the school devote themselves to the full development of the students. The students therefore should maintain a spirit of respect and friendliness toward the faculty and staff. Disrespect in speech or conduct by any student toward any teacher, especially in the classroom, will not be tolerated. The student who is guilty of such disrespect is liable to immediate expulsion.

26. Respect for Others:

Students should maintain a spirit of friendliness and cooperation with their fellow students at all times. Misconduct toward fellow students will be disciplined. Fighting with fellow students makes one liable to expulsion. Any incident of theft is treated very seriously and is sufficient reason for expulsion.

27. Restricted Areas:

Students are never to be in the following areas:

Athletic Director’s office and the meter room.

Students are never to be in the following areas without a Faculty Member being present: Science Laboratory; Computer Laboratory; the Studio; the Stage; the Auditorium; and the Weight Room. No student may park his car in the school parking area at any time. Students are not permitted to play ball in the parking lot.

28. Study Periods:

Students are to remain in their assigned rooms during study periods. They may not go to lockers during the period. Absolute silence is to be maintained during the

entire Study Period. Students may not engage in non-academic activities.

29. Detention:

Students may be punished with detention for violating the directives of the school, for failure to have their assignments, or for not fulfilling their obligations in a fitting manner. Detention starts after school on appointed days and terminates at the discretion of the Dean of Students. Students will not be excused from detention for extra-curricular activities and personal appointments. Detention will be served on the day assigned.

30. Working Papers:

Forms needed to receive working papers are to be obtained from the Dean of Students. A doctor’s note specifically stating that the student is in good health and can work must be obtained before working papers can be issued

31. Steps for Major Discipline Problems:

a) Disciplinary Review -

Students deemed to be in need of improvement will be on disciplinary review. Teachers of this student will submit a report in writing to the Dean of Students re: behavior and attitude. Students who fail to show improvement are subject to further faculty action.

b) Probation -

Probation is a time a trial during which a student who has violated school discipline must prove that he is worthy to continue his studies in Cathedral. A student is placed on probation because of a serious or frequent disregard of school directives. The parents will be informed of the son’s probation. During the school year, evaluation of the student will be made by the administration to determine if the student may remain in Cathedral. A student on disciplinary probation for three consecutive semesters will be considered unwilling to cooperate with school directives and will be liable for expulsion.

c) Suspension -

Suspension is the temporary separation of a student from the school and classes. A student is suspended from school because of a very serious violation of the school directives. If a student on probation shows no or only slight improvement during the time of his probation, he may be suspended or dismissed from the school. A suspended student may not return to school until his parents have talked to the Rector-Principal or the Vice- Principal.

d) Expulsion -

Expulsion is the permanent separation of a student from the school. A student will be expelled immediately from the school if his violation of the school directives is so serious that he has lost his right to continue in the school. If a suspended student is allowed to return to the school and continues to show slight or no improvement he will be expelled.

In accordance with Public Law 92-318 – Cathedral

Preparatory Seminary admits students of any race, color, national of ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

Cathedral Preparatory Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, loan programs and athletic or other school administered program.

OFFICERS

OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL

Kirk Mondesir, President

Matthew Zinser, Vice President

The Student Council meets every other week at a time and place determined by the Director of Student Activities and the President of the Student Council. The meetings are begun and end promptly, and all members of the Council must be present.

Senior, Junior and Sophomore Class Officers are, ex-officio, members of the Student Council.

Class Officers:

Class _________________

_____________________________________ President

__________________________________Vice President

______________________________________ Secretary

CONSTITUTION

OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL

Article I - Definition and Purpose

The Student Council of Cathedral is the representative body of the students. It serves to carry out the will of the students and to advise the administration of the wishes of the student body.

Article II - Membership

The membership of the Student Council shall consist of the President and Vice-president of the Student Council, the president, vice-president and secretary of each freshman, sophomore, junior and senior home room. If there is only one senior homeroom, the senior class is entitled to an extra secretary. Moreover, in any year having less homerooms than the other years, the secretary will be permitted to vote.

Article III- Elections

Section I

Excluding the freshmen, the homeroom representatives are to be elected in September in the following manner:

a) On the day before Election Day, each student in the homeroom class submits two names for nomination on a secret ballot.

b) The top four names submitted by each homeroom class are the nominees for class officers.

c) On Election Day, each student chooses one candidate.

d) From the results of this poll, the two candidates with the most votes become president and vice- president.

e) The candidate with the third highest total becomes secretary of the homeroom class.

Section II

The freshmen elections are to be held in January and these elections are to follow the procedure explained in Section I of Article III.

Section III

During the early part of May, junior year assembles to nominate candidates for President of the Student Council for their senior year, at a specific date to be determined by the incumbent President. The incumbent President and Vice-President of the Student Council, and the Moderator of the Student Council must be present at these nominations. These nominations shall follow this procedure:

a) Each junior present submits three choices by secret ballot;

b) The six juniors receiving the most votes are the nominees;

c) Each junior picks two of the nominees and writes their names in order of preference. The first name receives two points, the second name receives one point. This voting takes place approximately three days after the initial nominations.

d) The person receiving the highest number of votes is one Presidential candidate; the other Presidential candidate is the person receiving the second highest number of votes;

e) The two Presidential candidates then select their running mates from the remaining four nominees by the following school day.

Section IV

The election of the President and Vice-President of the Student Council for the following school year shall be held one week after the completion of the nomination procedure explained in Section III of Article III

Each student of freshmen, sophomore, and junior year chooses one ticket. The two candidates on the ticket receiving the largest number of votes assume office in September.

Section V

Ties are to be resolved by a run-off election. Vacancies are to be filled by special elections called by the President of the Student Council.

Article IV- Meeting and Procedure

The Student Council should meet regularly. Rules governing the procedure and business of the Student Council shall be passed by the Student Council itself.

Article V - Ratification

This Constitution must be ratified by a two-thirds majority vote of:

a) the Student Council, and

b) the entire student body.

Article VI - Amendments

The Constitution may be amended in the following manner:

a) An amendment must be proposed in a petition bearing the signature of one-third of the student body.

b) The Student Council shall then consider the proposed amendment.

c) After sufficient discussion, the Student Council shall vote on the proposed amendment.

d) If two-thirds of the members of the Student Council vote to approve the amendment, the amendment is then submitted to a vote of the entire student body. If two-thirds of the student body vote to approve the amendment, the amendment becomes part of the constitution.

e) If the proposed amendment is not approved by two-thirds of the members of the Student Council, the amendment is submitted to the student body. A three-fourths numerical majority vote of approval by the student body is necessary to override the Student Council and to make the amendment part of the constitution with the Council’s approval.

BY-LAWS

(as provided in Article IV)

1. Attendance must be taken at all meetings by the Secretary of the Student Council, who will be chosen by the President and approved by a majority of the Council.

2. Attendance will be taken only at the beginning of every meeting. Excessive lateness will be judged as an absence. If a member of the Council is absent for the school day, he not be marked officially absent for the meeting.

3. Should any member of the Student Council be absent for more than four meetings, he will be censured. After four meetings, a warning to that member will be issued by the President. Possible forms of censure are as follows:

a) expulsion from the Student Council;

b) suspension from the Student Council while that member’s class reconsiders his position on the Council.

4. The President of the Student Council has the power to appoint committees. It is desirable that committees are formed to investigate and research designated topics, and to make specific proposals to the Student Council after such research has been conducted.

5. When a point is mentioned for discussion at any meeting, a discussion should follow. The Council as a whole should fully examine the matter by the next meeting, unless the report of a committee is needed. At this time, a decision should be reached. If a vote is deemed appropriate by the President, or if any member of the Council wishes a vote to be taken and another member seconds this proposal, then a vote of all members present will be taken. The position of each member of the Council will then be recorded by the Secretary. This voting record shall be available for inspection by any student.

6. The minutes of each Student Council meeting will be taken by the Secretary. The minutes should be typed and available for inspection by any student.

7. At each meeting, the Secretary of the Student Council should inform the President and the Council about the unfinished business of the previous meeting, if any. It is then the responsibility of the President to open this business for discussion. A decision should be reached before considering new business.

8. Notes on each meeting should be taken by each member in the Student Council.

9. For a normal business meeting, a simple majority of the members must be present, i.e., one-half plus one. For a meeting where a vote is to take place, three-fourths of the membership must be present. Any by-laws of the Student Council must be passed on by a two-thirds majority of all Student Council members present. By-laws must also be repealed by a two-thirds majority of all Student Council members present.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

STUDENT COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Calise, Mr. O’Keefe

BIG BROTHER PROGRAM . . . . . . . . .Mr. DeNardo

INTRAMURALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. McCleary

SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. O’Keefe

CHAPEL .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fr. Cush

LITERARY PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . Mr. O’Keefe, Mr. Diaz

DRAMA CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Payne

FORENSICS CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Russo

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Cush

LIBRARY STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Crabill

MISSION SOCIETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Calise

MODERN LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Raschella

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY(Passarelli Chapter)Mr.Payne

RIGHT TO LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. DeNardo

APOSTOLIC WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Dibs

SQUIRES, K of C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. DeNardo

YEARBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Santos

SPORTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Oettinger

PARENTAL REQUESTS

Students who fail to submit a proper “Parental Request Form” will not be allowed to participate in school functions requiring such a form. A telephone call is never an acceptable substitute for the proper forms.

With this in mind, a sample copy of the “Parental Request Form” is printed below. Should your son forget his form, please use the wording of the form below.

SAMPLE

PARENTAL REQUEST FORM

I hereby request that my son, _____________________, participate in the (name of school function) sponsored by Cathedral Preparatory Seminary on (date of school function).

My son and I are aware that school rules are in effect and my son and I agree that he is responsible for his conduct during this function.

_________________________ _________________________

(Student’s Signature) (Parent’s Signature)

HANDBOOK AGREEMENT

In order to facilitate a deeper understanding of the importance of the Student Handbook, both students and parents are asked to sign this agreement. Signing this agreement will avoid future problems. Once the parents and student have gone over the handbook together and understand their rights, responsibilities and obligations, they are asked to sign this form.

This form is due on the first Monday of the school year. Please detach the portion below and submit it to you homeroom teacher.

AGREEMENT

We have read and hereby agree to be ruled and governed by the principles set forth in the Student Handbook of Cathedral Preparatory Seminary.

________________________ ________________________

(Student’s Signature) (Parent’s Signature)

_______________

(Date)

SOPHOMORE LETTER OF INTENT

Dear Sophomore Parents and Students,

In order to reinforce Cathedral’s identity as a preparatory seminary, you are being asked to review our Mission Philosophy (reprinted below from page 1 of the Student Handbook) and reaffirm your own intentions of being a healthy member of the Cathedral Prep community. Signing this Letter of Intent is your statement that you wish to return to Cathedral next year; however, it is still necessary that you meet all the academic and disciplinary requirements in order to be promoted. Failure to sign and return this letter by the last day of classes will be considered your decision to withdraw from Cathedral Prep.

Cathedral’s Mission Philosophy: As the high school seminary of the Diocese of Brooklyn, Cathedral Preparatory Seminary provides an environment for discernment to Catholic young men of the diocese, with a desire to know Christ, the highest fulfillment of humanity, better and who are willing to consider seriously the priesthood as an attractive possibility. Cathedral provides them with a college preparatory program, rooted in Catholic tradition, and responsive to the dynamic changes in society, in accord with the teachings of the Catholic Church, the Second Vatican Council, and the Bishops of the United States in their statement “To Teach as Jesus Did”. Through an integrated program of prayer, study, and activities, students of the Cathedral community mature in mind, heart, and soul. They are prepared for the challenge of further study, as well as to become prayerful and active members of their parishes, responsible citizens of their nation, and loving, concerned, generous members of society, no matter what choice they make regarding their lives.

I have reviewed the Mission Philosophy of Cathedral Preparatory Seminary and am aware of its unique nature. I remain open to the possibility of a vocation to the priesthood and wish to continue discerning God’s plan for me at Cathedral. I agree to abide by the Student Handbook and to cooperate fully with the spiritual, academic and social expectations of Cathedral Prep.

Signed ___________________________ Print Name __________________________

I am aware of my son’s intentions to remain at Cathedral Prep and agree to encourage him in the discernment process.

Parent’s Signature ______________________

Pastor’s Signature ______________________

TENTATIVE

VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

*DATE*	*OPPONENT*	*TIME*	*LOCATION*
Friday 11-17	Fordham Prep	4:15	Home-Scrimmage
Saturday 11-18	St. John’s Prep	1:00	Home-Scrimmage
Friday 11-24	Loyola	1:00	Away-Scrimmage
Wednesday 11-29	St. Edmund’s	4:30	Home-Scrimmage
Friday 12-1	Msgr. McClancy	4:30	Away-Scrimmage
Monday 11-27	St. Ann’s	4:00	Home
Friday 12-8	Xavier	6:30	Away
Wednesday 12-13	Salesian	6:00	Home
Friday 12-15	Nazareth	7:00	Home
Tuesday 12-19	Spellman	4:15	Away
Thursday 12-21	Sacred Heart	5:45	Home
Thursday 1-4	St. Agnes	4:15	Home
Saturday 1-6	Moore Catholic	12:00	Home
Tuesday 1-9	Blessed Sacrament	5:45	Home
Friday 1-12	Salesian	6:30	Away
Friday 1-19	Regis	7:00	Home
Friday 1-26	Msgr. Scanlon	5:45	Home
Monday 2-5	St. Agnes	4:15	Home
Tuesday 2-6	Regis	5:45	Away
Friday 2-9	Sacred Heart	4:15	Away
Sunday 2-11	Blessed Sacrament	2:30	Away
Tuesday 2-13	Msgr. Scanlon	4:00	Away
Wednesday 2-14	Packer	5:30	Home

TENTATIVE

JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

*DATE*	*OPPONENT*	*TIME*	*LOCATION*
Friday 11-17	Fordham Prep	4:15	Away
Friday 11-24	Loyola	3:00	Away
Wednesday 11-29	LaSalle	4:00	Away
Monday 11-27	St. Ann’s	5:30	Home
Friday 12-1	Friends	4:30	Home
Friday 12-8	Xavier	5:00	Home
Monday 12-11	Martin Luther	4:30	Away
Wednesday 12-13	Salesian	4:30	Home
Friday 12-15	Nazareth	5:30	Home
Tuesday 12-19	Spellman	5:45	Away
Thursday 12-21	Sacred Heart	4:15	Home
Thursday 1-4	St. Agnes	5:45	Home
Tuesday 1-9	Blessed Sacrament	4:15	Home
Friday 1-12	Salesian	5:00	Away
Wednesday 1-17	Martin Luther	4:00	Home
Friday 1-19	Regis	5:30	Home
Friday 1-26	Msgr. Scanlon	4:15	Home
Monday 1-29	St. Edmund’s	4:15	Away
Tuesday 1-30	Packer	4:30	Away
Monday 2-5	St. Agnes	5:45	Home
Tuesday 2-6	Regis	4:15	Away
Wednesday 2-7	Nazareth	5:30	Away
Friday 2-9	Sacred Heart	6:00	Away
Sunday 2-11	Blessed Sacrament	1:00	Away
Tuesday 2-13	Msgr. Scanlon	5:30	Away
Wednesday 2-14	Packer	4:00	Home

TENTATIVE

FRESHMAN BASKETBALL

*DATE*	*OPPONENT*	*TIME*	*LOCATION*
Saturday 12-2	Bishop Ford	1:00	Home
Monday 12-4	St. Edmund’s	4:00	Away
Wednesday 12-6	LaSalle	4:30	Home
Friday 12-8	Xavier	4:00	Away
Tuesday 12-19	Spellman	4:15	Home
Wednesday 1-3	Xavier	4:30	Away
Saturday 1-13	St. Edmund’s	2:00	Home
Monday 1-15	Msgr. McClancy	1:00	Away
Friday 1-19	Regis	4:00	Home
Friday 1-26	LaSalle	4:15	Away
Saturday 1-27	Msgr. McClancy	1:00	Home
Saturday 2-3	Bishop Ford	12:00	Away
Wednesday 2-7	Nazareth	4:00	Away

TENTATIVE

SOCCER SCHEDULE

*DATE*	*OPPONENT*	*TIME*	*LOCATION*
Friday 9-22	Christ the King	4:00	Away
Monday 9-25	Nazareth	4:00	Home
Friday 9-29	St. John’s Prep	4:00	Away
Monday 10-2	St. Edmund’s	4:00	Home
Wednesday 10-4	McClancy	4:00	Away
Friday 10-6	Bishop Ford	4:00	Home
Wednesday 10-11	Christ the King	4:00	Home
Friday 10-13	Nazareth	4:00	Away
Wednesday 10-18	St. John’s Prep	4:00	Home
Friday 10-20	St. Edmund’s	4:00	Away
Monday 10-23	McClancy	4:00	Home
Wednesday 10-25	Bishop Ford	4:00	Away

Cathedral’s Mission Philosophy

CONTENTS

PAGE

ADMINISTRATION

Rector and Principal

Dean of Students

SCHOOL SERVICES

Attendance

FACULTY

GENERAL OFFICE

IN RESIDENCE

Rev. Sofronio LoFranco

SPIRITUAL PROGRAM

IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL PROGRAM

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

COURSE OF STUDY

SOPHOMORE: 0200 Theology II

REGENTS EXAMINATIONS

HONORS

GRADES

TUITION

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

STANDARDIZED TESTING PROGRAM

MARKING PERIOD

CHEATING

STUDENT LIFE

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