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Students are encouraged to access the many academic supports available to them -- extra time with teachers before/after school and during CAP, National Honor Society tutors, guidance from counselors regarding goal setting and time management, etc. 

Below is a reminder of Common Academic Period (CAP) guidelines. We provide this break in the day in order for students to get started on homework, see teachers for extra help, work with peers on group activities, etc. 

Students may utilize the following spaces during the CAP period:

• 2nd and 3rd Floor of Aquinas Hall -Moderate talking (partner/group work)

• ONLY IN CLASSROOMS WHERE AN ADULT IS PRESENT

• sitting in desks, not on the floor

• Desks or other furniture should not be rearranged

• Library – Silent Study

• Sitting at tables/on chairs, not on the floor

• Chairs should not be rearranged

• Benches in the Arcade may be used for silent study

• Areas outside the Athletic Center

The following areas may be utilized ONLY with faculty supervision during CAP: 

• Basement/Lower Level - CLASSROOMS ONLY

• Angelica Hall - CLASSROOMS ONLY

• Athletic Center - G1

• Chapel - FOR SILENT REFLECTION ONLY

• Students must be seated on benches

Setting SMART goals for yourself helps you develop a plan. Once you've set a goal, consider this WDEP system. Ask yourself: What do I want? What am I Doing to get it? And as you Evaluate your progress, if things are not going as you’d like, what you might Plan or re-plan to get you closer to your goal?

And remember...learning isn’t about numbers in a gradebook. It is about stretching yourself out of your comfort zone, developing skills, and growing in confidence. Learning is a continual opportunity for improvement.

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All students and parents are expected to read the MSDA Student Handbook.  Student and parent signatures on the Handbook/Academic Policy Agreement indicate that you have read and understand the expectations.  Forms can only be submitted through the students' Mount emails.

Parent PlusPortal Accounts - review your daughter's classwork and grades.

All parents receive account information from the Scheduling Office when students register for school. If you are unable to locate your login credentials for your PlusPortal parent account, email Director of Scheduling Ms. Panuccio at apanuccio@msdacademy.org.

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