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CLASS OF 2023WELCOMEPACKETA X averian S ponsored S chool S ince 1932 781.322.3098 maldencatholic.org
2019-2020 School YearSchool CalendarAugust tember 22232425262930312930FSSuMTuWThFS121234567November 2019TuWThTuWThFOctober December 2019WThFS345101112171819232425263031January 728293031February 2020SuMTuWThMarch 2020FApril 2425262728292930312627282930May 2020SuMTuWTh3456710111213171819242526June 2020FSSu12897141516202122272829WThJuly 1926202122232425272829303131School Closed/ HolidaysUnderclassman Final ExamsDelayed StartFirst and Last Day of SchoolEarly DismissalWinter Term
2019-2020 School YearSchedule OverviewSeptemberTuesday, 3rd .1st Day of ClassesOctoberMonday, 14th .No Classes – Columbus DayNovemberMonday, 11th .No Classes – Veterans DayWednesday, 27th .No Classes – Faculty Professional DevelopmentThursday, 28th .No Classes – ThanksgivingFriday, 29th .No ClassesDecemberMonday, 23rd – Monday, 31st .No Classes - Christmas RecessJanuaryTuesday, 1st – Friday, 3rd .No Classes - Christmas RecessMonday, 20th .No Classes – ML King DayFebruaryMonday, 17th – Friday, 21st .No Classes - Winter RecessApril 2019Monday, 20th – Friday, 24th .No Classes - Spring RecessMay 2019Monday, 25th .No Classes – Memorial DayFriday, 29th .Last Day of ClassesJune 2019Monday, 1st – Thursday, 4th .Underclass Exams
2019-2020 School YearKey Academic DatesBefore Start of SchoolSchool for BoysFreshman Technology Orientation/MAP Testing.Mon, Aug. 12th – Thu, Aug. 15thMon, Aug. 19th – Thu, Aug 22ndFreshman Orientation .Tuesday, August 27thSenior Assembly.Tuesday, August 27thBoys Spirit Day - Freshman & Seniors.Wednesday, August 28thSophomore Assembly .Wednesday, August 28thJunior Assembly .Wednesday, August 28thSchool for GirlsFreshman Orientation (Day 1) .Tuesday, August 27thFreshman Orientation (Day 2) .Wednesday, August 28thLeadership Day Meet & Greet .Thursday, August 29thSophomore Orientation.Thursday, August 29thFirst Semester1st QuarterBegins .Tuesday, September 3rdEnds .Thursday, October 24thReport Cards Emailed .Friday, November 1st2nd QuarterBegins .Friday, October 25thEnds .Friday, December 20thReport Cards Emailed .Thursday, January 9thWinter Term (Enrichment Curriculum)Begins .Monday, January 6thEnds .Friday, January 10thSecond Semester3rd QuarterBegins .Monday, January 13thEnds (Underclassmen) .Friday, March 20thEnds (Seniors) .Friday, April 3rdReport Cards Emailed (Underclassmen) .Tuesday, March 31stReport Cards Emailed (Seniors) .Friday, April 17th4th QuarterBegins (Underclassmen) .Monday, March 23rdBegins (AP Seniors) .Monday, April 6thEnds (AP Seniors) .Friday, May 1stEnds (Underclassmen) .Friday, May 29thFinal ExamsSeniors (Non-AP Courses) .Mon, April 6th – Thu, April 9thUnderclassmen .Mon, June 1st – Thu, June 4thFinal Report Cards Emailed .Thursday, June 11th
2019-2020 School YearSample Freshman ial StudiesMathematicsForeign LanguageEnglishIntro to TechnologyPhysical EducationEnd7:30Shadow8:01Warning BellSemester 0.5DurationDay1Day2Day3Day4Day5Day6Day78:058:521st Period0:47ABCDEFG8:569:432nd Period0:47BCDEFGA9:4710:34 3rd Period0:47CDEFGAB10:38 10:46 Homeroom0:08HRHRHRHRHRHRHR10:50 11:50 4th Period1:00DEFGABC11:54 12:19 5th Period (Lunch)0:2512:231:065th Period0:43EFGABCD1:101:566th ty PeriodOur Activity Period (thirty minutes), which will meet after the end of the last academic period ofthe day, will remain locked in place while the seven (7) academic periods move in rotation. ForFreshmen, the Activity Period may include: Freshman Seminar/Study Period;Club/Activity Period; orClass Meeting/Assembly Period.
2019-2020 School YearSummer Academic EnrichmentFreshman RequirementsDuring the summer, all Freshmen are required to take an online mathematical assessment. Only Freshmenwho are enrolled in AP World History are required to read the following book.AP World History Novel“A Little History of the World” by E.H. GombrichISBN 13: 9780300143324Details of the AP World History summer reading assignment are available online s/20192020/AP World History Summer Assignment.pdf?1561484780765Mathematics & EnglishTo determine student strengths as well as areas in need of improvement, the Freshmen Class of 2023 will beasked to take the online NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) MAP (Measures of Academic Progress)assessment at Malden Catholic during the summer. MAP creates a personalized assessment experience thatwill measure the progress and growth for each student.Longitudinal data about student performance will be gathered and used to aid in student placement, to provideteachers with information to guide their instruction, and to measure individual student growth over the course ofthe 2019-2020 school year. Freshmen will be assessed three times; summer, mid-year, and spring. Studentswill take this assessment online and student progress will be based on their abilities.Freshmen will take their initial MAP assessment immediately following the Freshman TechnologyOrientations that will be held at Malden Catholic during the weeks of August 12th and August 19th.The Technology Orientation will run for the first hour and the MAP Assessment will be conductedduring the second hour. All Freshmen are required to take the English and Math MAP Assessmentsduring these two weeks.Technology Orientation/English MAP Assessment Tuesday, August 13th from 9 AM – 11 AM Thursday, August 15th from 1 PM – 3 PM Monday, August 19th from 9 AM – 11 AM Wednesday, August 21nd from 9 AM – 11 AMTechnology Orientation/Math MAP Assessment Monday, August 12th from 9 AM – 11 AM Wednesday, August 14th from 1 PM – 3 PM Tuesday, August 20th from 1 PM – 3 PM Thursday, August 22nd from 9 AM – 11 AM
2019-2020 School YearAcademic Enrichment WorkshopsThis summer, Malden Catholic will once again be offering academic enrichment workshops to allincoming freshmen who have scored below the 30th percentile on the High School Placement Test(HSPT). These workshops, which are at no cost to the student, will take place on Monday, Augustth5th, Tuesday, August 6th and Wednesday, August 7 , from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM.Our engaging and beneficial workshops will emphasize mathematical, verbal, and study skills bysolving a series of arithmetic, geometric, and algebraic problems and applying their applications,by exploring elements of reading, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing as well as homework,test-taking, time and stress management, and organization.Thus, these highly recommended workshops will provide our freshmen a repertoire of approacheson how to effectively transform from middle school to high school, how to attain success and toachieve honor roll status, as well as to serve as a rewarding forum to improve and maintainoptimum academic skill sets necessary for a college preparatory environment.Additionally, they will offer our freshmen an opportunity to develop a comfort level with the layoutof our school building while at the same time familiarizing them with some faculty and staffmembers.If there are further questions or inquiries, or if you would like to register your son for theseworkshops, please contact Mr. Robert Bucchino, Assistant Principal, Academics at 781-475-5304or via email at bucchinor@maldencatholic.org.
2019-2020 School YearTransportation OptionsPrivate Bus Service:The following is a summary of the bus service we offer. We will determine the exact times, and stops based onthe demand for this service. The routes, vehicle size, and costs associated are based on the number of studentswho register for the program. Morning departure from the first stop is around 6:15 a.m. with an arrival time ofabout 7:15 a.m. to Malden Catholic. The current routes are listed below.Route ARoute BRoute CTime6:20 a.m.6:40 a.m.6:55 a.m.7:10 a.m.LocationDepart from Applebee's Restaurant, Liberty Tree Mall, DanversDepart from 17 Grove Street, Lynnfield (OLA)Depart from the Entrance of the Square One Mall in SaugusArrive at Malden CatholicTime6:00 a.m.6:15 a.m.6:30 a.m.6:45 a.m.7:15 a.m.LocationDepart from the Burlington Mall (in front of Nordstrom)Depart from mini-mall at the intersection of Route 38 and 129(35 Lowell Street, Wilmington)Depart from 36 Montvale Ave. (at the overhang) in WoburnDepart 40 Pine Street Stoneham (Credit Union parking lot)Arrive at Malden CatholicTime6:15 a.m.6:30 a.m.6:55 a.m.7:15 a.m.LocationDepart from Alewife Station, CambridgeDepart from Arlington Heights Water TowerDepart from West Medford Station (Lowell Line)Arrive at Malden CatholicTime6:05 a.m.6:20 a.m.6:30 a.m.6:45 a.m.7:10 a.m.LocationDepart from Stop & Shop, 450 Paradise Road, SwampscottDepart from 103 Fayette Street, Lynn (Old 7-11 Parking Lot)Depart from McDonald’s, 60 Boston Street, LynnDepart from Kane’s Donuts, 120 Lincoln Avenue, SaugusArrive at Malden CatholicRoute DReturn Routes:The afternoon school buses will leave Malden Catholic at 5:15 p.m. The routes will run in reverse fromthe morning schedule.
2019-2020 School YearPublic TransportationThere are several MBTA buses that pass within easy walking distance of Malden Catholic High School.Complete route information is available online at www.mbta.com. Take a Linden or Maplewood bus (106, 108, 411) to Maplewood Square (ask driver) and walk downMaplewood Street to Malden Catholic (a five-minute walk from bus stop). Take the bus marked 109 Linden Square via Broadway Plaza. Get off the bus at Broadway Plaza. Walkthrough the plaza by the old Stop and Shop Supermarket. Malden Catholic is in the back of the row ofstores straight ahead.The MBTA offers two types of student CharlieCards: the CharlieCard 7 Day StudentPass (M7) and the Student Stored Value Card (S-Card). Students can obtaineither type of card from the Business Office. For more information about theMBTA’s Student Charlie Cards, please click on this link.Free Shuttle ServiceMalden Catholic offers a free shuttle service from Malden Center Station every morning. Malden Station is astop on both the MBTA’s Orange Line and the Haverhill Commuter Rail line. Towns served by this free shuttleare Malden, Medford, Charlestown, Reading, Andover, Wilmington, Somerville and Wakefield. The shuttledeparts from Malden Station at 7:15AM.
2019-2020 School YearDress CodeWe have made our dress code consistent and complementary to our educational goals. We trustthat it best serves the image of Malden Catholic and our students. It is our belief that an importantpart of the educational experience requires a student’s attention to his personal appearance. Wealso maintain that our students should understand the meaning of situation-appropriate attire.Therefore, neatness and cleanliness are the prevailing considerations.Students are required to be in dress code during the entire school day, and when they areconducting official school business.PANTS: Chino, “Docker-type” pants or dress corduroy only. Pants must be of solid color, free ofdesigns or embroidery work. No jean styles, cargo or painter’s pants, no cut or altered pants.Pants with drawstring waist or banded/elastic cuffs are not allowed.BELTS: Leather belts in black or brown or the MC-monogrammed belt must be worn. Nosuspenders.SHIRTS: An MC-monogrammed solid color, long or short sleeve, button-down Oxford shirt or anMC-monogrammed polo shirt, purchased only from the MC’s online apparel store. Shirts mustbe buttoned up to (but not including) the top button and must be tucked neatly in one’s pants. Allstudents are required to own one Navy blue MC polo shirt.MC LOGO APPAREL: MC logo apparel only may be worn over a regulation MC shirt. No otherfleece or apparel is authorized. Turtleneck shirts may be worn underneath a regulation MC shirt.Students may not wear “overshirts” or long-sleeved T-shirts under short sleeve shirts. Hoodedsweatshirts are not allowed. Winter coats are not allowed.FOOTWEAR: Shoes or sneakers and socks are to be worn at all times. Students may not slippers,moccasins, or sandals. All shoes must be tied. Students may wear hiking boots during cold orinclement weather provided they are worn inside the pants and laced up.PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Students must be clean-shaven at all times. Hair is to be neatlytrimmed on all sides with the length not to exceed the top of the collar in the back and theeyebrows in the front. There are to be no ponytails, no braiding of any kind, nor are there to beany designs shaved into the head. Hair length, style, color, or cuts that present an unkempt,ostentatious appearance, or that reflect poorly on the school will not be tolerated. Students willbe given a day to make the correction or face disciplinary action including suspension. Sideburnsmust be no longer than the bottom of the ear. No extreme hair styles or hair colors. Jewelry ofany kind around the neck or wrist is limited to small chains. Earrings and body piercing are not allowed (covered or uncovered).Shell, rope, and large chain-type necklaces and bracelets are not to be worn.Hats are not to be worn in the building at any time during or after school hours, or at anyschool function.Tattoos and body scarring are highly discouraged. Any student with a previously existingtattoo must cover it at all times during the school day, and at all school-sanctioned activities.
2019-2020 School YearDress CodePROVISIONAL DRESS CODE:Tag Day Guidelines: Shaving rules apply. Sneakers or regular shoes must be worn. NOsandals or flip-flops. NO tank tops, sleeveless shirts, jewelry, or gym shorts. No clothingcontaining alcohol, tobacco, sexual or drug references.Liturgies, Funerals, Semi-Formal and Other Events: All students must wear dress shoes (noboots or sneakers), plain white dress shirts, khaki pants, and Malden Catholic ties when the schoolcommunity gathers for school wide liturgies or other occasions as announced by theAdministration. Malden Catholic ties can be purchased from MC’s online apparel store. Whenattending school funerals or wakes or other occasions announced by the Administration studentsare expected to be attired in in dress pants, dress shirt, tie and sport coat. Students are expectedto be similarly attired at other formal events as announced by the Administration.MC Polo Shirt – GrayMC Polo Shirt – NavyMC Monogramed BeltMC TieMC Long Sleeve Polo
2019-2020 School YearExtracurricular Activities & Sports ProgramsExtracurricular activities are a key part of the Malden Catholic High School experience. Beinginvolved in clubs and activities allows students to explore and develop new interests, build solidfriendships and find a creative outlet.EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:Art ClubCampus MinistryChess ClubChoraleChristian Service ProgramCreative WritersCrystal RadioCrystal 99 (Student Newspaper)Drama ClubHabitat for HumanityIntramural Sports ProgramsLancers in ActionLeadership InstituteMath TeamMC ChorusMC Rock BandMock TrialModel Bridge ClubModel CongressModel United NationsMulti-Cultural ClubMusic MinistryNational Honor SocietyOnline Bridge TeamOutdoor ClubQuiz BowlRobotics ClubShort Story ClubSki/Snowboarding ClubSpanish ClubSpanish National Honor SocietySports ManagementSTEM ClubStreet Hockey ClubStudent CouncilYearbook/The LanceSPORTS lfHockeyIndoor TrackLacrosseOutdoor TrackRugbySoccerSwimmingTennisWrestlingMost of these 14 Varsity Sports Teams have Junior Varsity and Freshman Teams.
MIAA RECOMMENDED SPORTS CANDIDATE MEDICALQUESTIONNAIREPART A HISTORYDATE of EXAMStudent’s Name Sex Age Date of BirthGrade School Sport(s)Address TelPhysician TelIN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, CONTACT:NameRelationship Tel (H) (W)EXPLAIN “YES” ANSWERS BELOW. CIRCLE QUESTIONS YOU DON’T KNOW THE ANSWERS TO.YES 20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.Have you had a medical illness or injurysince your last check up or sports physical?Have you ever been hospitalized overnight?Have you ever had surgery?Do you have a missing or diseased paired organ?Are you currently taking any prescription ornonprescription (over-the-counter) medicationsor pills or using an inhaler?Have you ever taken any supplements or vitaminsto help you gain or lose weight or improve yourperformance?Do you have any allergies (for example, to pollen,medicine, food, or stinging insects)?Have you ever had a rash or hives develop duringor after exercise?Have you ever passed out during or after exercise?Have you ever been dizzy during or after exercise?Have you ever had chest pain during or after exercise?Do you get tired more quickly than your friends doduring exercise?Have you ever had racing of your heart or skippedheartbeat?Have you had high blood pressure or high cholesterol?Have you ever been told you have a heart murmur?Has any family member or relative died of heartproblems or of sudden death before age 50?Have you had a severe viral infection (for example,myocarditis or mononucleosis) within the last month?Has a physician ever denied or restricted yourparticipation in sports for any heart problems?Do you have any current skin problems (for example,itching, rashes, acne, warts, fungus, or blisters)?Have you ever had a head injury or concussion?Have you ever been knocked out, becomeunconscious, or lost your memory?Have you ever had a seizure?Do you have frequent or severe headaches?Have you ever had numbness or tingling in your arms,hands, legs, or feet?Have you ever had a stinger, burner, or pinched nerve?Have you ever become ill from exercising in the heat?Do you cough, wheeze, or have trouble breathingduring or after activity?Do y
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 7:30 . Shadow . 8:01 . Warning Bell . 8:05 . 8:52 . 1 st Period . 0:47 . A . B . C . will remain locked in place while the seven (7) academic periods move in rotation. For Freshmen, the Activity Period may include: Freshman Seminar/Study Period; .
