Mount Carmel School takes seriously its philosophical commitment to develop a faith community and to provide an excellent program to facilitate the growth of the whole person.  To achieve these ends, certain general expectations are assumed for its students, faculty, and staff:

1. Students and parents are expected to support the school's Catholic philosophy as it manifests itself in religious education, worship, and commitment to service and justice.
2. Students and parents are expected to support the policies of Mount Carmel School.
3. Students are expected to attend, with promptness, their classes and all mandatory activities.  Parents are expected to cooperate with the school's efforts to maintain a high level of attendance.
4. Students are expected to participate in co-curricular activities in accordance with their time and abilities.
5. Parents are expected to meet their financial obligations on the appropriate due dates.
6. Parents are expected to attend and support parent-teacher conferences and parent organizations.
7. Parents and students are expected to support the general development and fundraising activities of the school.
8. Students are expected to put effort into their studies outside of school on a daily basis according to these approximate guidelines:  Homework will be assigned to be completed at home from Mondays through Thursdays during school days. For grades one to six, parents are highly encouraged to sign all homework assignments.

                                    Grades 1 and 2            45 minutes
                                    Grades 3, 4 and 5        60 minutes
                                    Grades 6, 7 and 8        90 minutes
                                    Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12          2+ hours
 

General Courtesy

All students, faculty, and staff should develop the practice of courtesy as an expression of neighborly love.  Courtesy should be integrated throughout the school day and in all relationships.  Off-campus conduct reflects the good reputation of students, parents, and faculty.  Coming to school and returning home, on field trips, at sports events, and during other off-campus activities, students, faculty and staff have the responsibility to maintain behavior exemplary of Mount Carmel School.