MU Prep Newsletter

• November 22nd: MU Prep Hybrid Day Math and Career Exposure for Grades 6-12 – MU’s Witchger School of Engineering and MU’s School of Business
• Arrival 10:00 AM - Please meet at MU's Alumni Hall (#5 on the map)
• Pick Up 2:45 PM - at Alumni Hall
• Schedule for the day
• 10:30 AM - Visit with Dean of Marian University Business School - Dr. Rawski
• 11:30 AM Lunch at MU Dining Commons ($10)
• 12:30 PM Fluids/Wind Tunnel Demo - Dr. Saqib
• 12:45 PM BME (biomedical engineer) Demo - Dr. Elwali
• 1:00 PM Process Training Unit Demo and Material Testing Demo
• 1:30 PM Projectile Motion and Laser Engraved Keychains - Dr. Mathieu, Dr. Vu, Prof Greene
• December 6th: MU Prep Hybrid Day Science and Career Exposure - MU’s Nina Mason Pulliam Ecolab and MM’s Wood College Osteopathic Medical School/Leighton School of Nursing

For specific information regarding School Sponsored Events, to include MU Prep’s Hybrid Experiences, please review within Marian University Preparatory School’s Parent and Student Handbook 2024-2025 (i.e. pages 22 & 26). Please note, all attending students’ parents will provide a completed and signed Permission Form/Liability Release Agreement prior to scheduled Hybrid Experiences.

*Please note, for students attending Hybrid Experiences:

• Families are responsible for providing their student transportation to Marian University or designated off-site Hybrid Experience locations and must be dropped-off and picked-up according to the schedule. Students are expected to be picked up within 15 minutes of the end of the event.
• Families are encouraged to administer medications outside the hours of school hybrid experiences, if possible. Parents/guardians shall assume full responsibility for the care of this part of their child’s health while attending.

• Thanksgiving Break - November 27-29
• Last Day to turn in Teacher Graded Assignments is December 13th
• Last Day to turn in Computer Graded Assignments is December 20th at Noon
• Finals Week is December 16-20 for those who have finals
• Winter Break is Dec 21 - Jan 5

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Contact us at:

Phone: 463-234-1720

Email: info@muprep.com

Attendance email: Attendance@muprep.com

Website: https://muprep.k12.com/

All students enrolled for the entire school year must attend 180 instructional days per school year. The total instructional days are prorated based on the student’s start date. The daily amount of expected instructional time is: 5 hours for Kindergarten – 5th Grade and 6 hours for 6-12th Grade students.

Learning opportunities of instructional time include but are not limited to:

• interacting with the curriculum;

• progress made in the curriculum;

• assignment submissions;

• online Class Connect sessions attended;

• completion of internal assessments;

• and other offline resources.

Attendance is the combination of online, offline, and supplemental learning instructional time. Attendance may also include unique situations such as students placed in therapy centers, alternative settings, or programs. Daily attendance is verified by evidence of participation in instructional opportunities.

Explore the College Prep Center now!

The online College Prep Center is now virtually OPEN! Get ahead with our brand-new College Prep Center! Discover a world of college options and learn how to secure financial aid and scholarships for your high school student. Connect with knowledgeable college prep and success coaches who can guide you through every step of the process.

What can you expect?

• Step-by-step checklists
• Well-connected community
• 1:1 assistance

Stay tuned for so much more coming soon! Explore the College Prep Center now!

In recognition of Bullying Prevention Month this October, K12 is launching a fun and interactive campaign to promote kindness and highlight how we create safe learning environments.

Join Strider on a 12-day kindness journey, enjoy family activities like coloring sheets and notes, and participate in social media challenges all month long!

Don’t miss out on special emails, Learning Liftoff content, and even a Minecraft Build Challenge to design a Kindness Monument or Peace Park.

Let’s spread kindness together!

Resources:

•“How to Create a Culture of Kindness at Home and in the Classroom”

•The Ultimate List of the Best Children’s Books About Kindness

•Random Acts of Kindness Foundation

MU Prep understands that there may be circumstances that require a student to not attend during a school day. Absences must be reported by the parent or legal guardian to be excused. The absence can be reported through written notification (muprepattendance@muprep.com) or calling and leaving a voicemail on the attendance phone line (463-234-1720).

Absences will be considered excused for legitimate reasons, including but not limited to:

• illness verified by note from parent/guardian;

• illness (physical, mental, maternity, etc.) verified by note from Physician’s office or hospital;

• funeral and bereavement;

• religious holiday;

• military connected absences;

• state fair participation or any other reasons exempted by Indiana Code to be recorded as absent, including but not limited to service as a state legislative page or honoree, service on an election board or to a candidate on election day, or appearing in court as a judicial witness.

Absences due to illness exceeding more than three consecutive days may result in a request for a

physician’s note.

Marian University Preparatory School offers personalized, high-quality academics and meaningful project-based learning opportunities – empowering students to master what they love and learn as they live.

Website: https://muprep.k12.com
Location: 2916 West 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 463-234-1720
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