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The Mission and
Philosophical Principles from which St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School
Operates
Students shall:
Parents/Guardians shall:
Faculty shall:
Principal shall:
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL
St. Mary’s Parish Elementary School exists as a
vital part of our St. Mary’s Parish ministry to support families in the total
education of their children. We encourage students to grow spiritually; to
develop life long love of learning and to strive to achieve their highest
personal and academic potential.
In living out the philosophy of St. Mary’s School,
the faculty/staff strive to help the children grow in love and respect for
themselves, others and God.
We strive to
do this by:
| Providing times of prayer,
religious teaching and nurturing of the child’s
spirituality daily |
| Having weekly liturgy and other prayer experiences which are
participated in
and developed by the students and teachers |
| Encouraging positive self-imaging |
| Providing for a positive, loving Christian environment |
| Helping students deal with their feelings |
We provide a consistent academic program of basic
skills enhanced by the fine arts and physical education. In our academic
program we strive to:
| Foster respect for the uniqueness of each person |
| Provide a challenge for every individual at his/her learning level
with opportunity for success |
| Encourage each student to think for himself/herself |
| Create a trusting, happy atmosphere where students feel free to
take risks |
| Provide exposure to diversity of people, experiences and concepts |
Becoming a member of St. Mary’s Catholic School
Community brings with it certain expectations and responsibilities. Our school community is based on common
beliefs and values. The
responsibilities of the students shall be as follows:
| Demonstrate by their language, behavior and attitude a
respectfulness,
at all times,
toward adults and other students |
| Maintain an attitude of accountability for their own learning and
actions |
| Show respect for the Catholic ideals on which our school is
centered |
| Display a willingness to share their time and talents |
| Cooperate with school and parish personnel and other students (1999) |
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Model
Christian behaviors and attitudes and support the spiritual growth of their
children |
|
As
their child(ren)’s primary educator, encourage and help them to learn |
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Support
the educational goals and efforts of St. Mary’s School in the education of
their child(ren) |
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Provide
an appropriate environment, resources and adequate time for completion of
schoolwork |
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Share
their talent, time and resources with the school and its fund-raisers |
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Assure
that their child(ren) learn to follow rules and be punctual in attendance |
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Support
efforts and guidelines of St. Mary’s School Board |
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Model
Christian ideals for their students and parents/guardians |
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Endorse
and display professional attitudes as well as a dedication to Church teachings |
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Participate
in ongoing spiritual and professional growth and development |
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Use
instructional strategies that are most effective in promoting learning |
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Communicate
effectively and routinely with students, and parents/guardians |
|
Endorse
and actively pursue the educational goals and objectives of St. Mary’s School
through the development of school curriculum |
|
Present
content using a variety of methods which are sensitive to the individual needs
of the students as well as curriculum outcomes |
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Maintain
a classroom conducive to learning |
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Show
support for the policies of the school |
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Model
Christian ideals for teachers, students and parents/guardians |
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Endorse
and display a professional attitude and a dedication to Church teachings |
|
Participate
in ongoing spiritual and professional growth and development |
|
Communicate
effectively and routinely with pastor, faculty, students, parents/guardian, the
school board and parish community |
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Develop
and implement educational goals, objectives and curriculum for St. Mary’s
School |
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Provide
leadership in spirituality, curriculum and staff development of the school |
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Supervise
the quality of instruction provided to the students |
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Maintain
an atmosphere conducive to learning |
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Implement
and administer policies as established by both boards of the Diocese and Parish |
St. Mary’s School is accredited by the State of
Idaho, all teachers and principal are certified.
The program is designed to enrich the educational
experience of our students and offer them a varied, fun social environment to
fill their after school hours. The
After School program is for school age children, grades 1-6 only. Hours: 3:00-6:00 p.m. Please see fee
schedule for cost information.
Should there be unexpected school closure due to the
weather or other conditions, the After School program will normally be in
operation.
We no longer offer such services as a
holiday/teacher workday program.
Arrival Children are expected to
be on time for school. School starts with assembly at 8:25
a.m. The school day is 8:25 -
2:55. For families who need it,
supervision is provided at no extra cost starting at 7:30 am.
Dismissal - As a school, we must be
concerned and have procedures that will guarantee adequate supervision for the
students. All children (unless they are in the After School Program) are
expected to leave the premises promptly at 2:55 p.m.
Children on the premises after 3:15 p.m. will be placed in
the After School Program. The proper safety and supervision of your child
before and after school are of paramount interest to all of us. To properly insure your child is well cared
for before and after school, your cooperation in adhering to the following
guidelines will be appreciated. To that
end:
1.
Parents who pick their child up, we ask that you do so by 3:15
since supervision is guaranteed until then.
If you are going to be late, please call the school so that your child
has the necessary supervision until you arrive.
2.
Children who ride the bus must follow the directions of the
supervisor.
3. Students who walk home should leave
immediately.
Exception:
If you as parents are working (volunteering) at the school and
you choose to have your school-age child remain until you are finished, then
your child will be under the direction of either
yourself or be in
the After School Program.
In 1986 Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard Response
Emergency Act, referred to as AHERA.
Parts of the requirements were that every school be inspected for the
presence of asbestos in any of the building materials. The reason for this is that there is
evidence that asbestos may be a health hazard under certain conditions and
above certain amounts. Since the
primary danger is from the inhalation of the very small fibers, there is most
concern with the asbestos that can become airborne easily; but even hard
substances e.g., floor tiles can emit fine particles under certain conditions
(like sanding or drilling) and therefore, all asbestos was searched out.
St. Mary’s School is inspected periodically by an
Environmental Protection Agency certified inspector.
All suspect material has been sampled which was assumed to
contain asbestos, and the condition and hazard potential of the
asbestos-containing building material was assessed.
All materials with a hazard have been removed. We have since received a certification to
this effect and air quality samples show no particles.
We have a management plan detailing all asbestos
related activities pertaining to the school.
If you wish to examine the plan, or have any questions, please contact
me. We will continue to comply fully
with all government regulations, insuring a healthy and safe environment for
all who work, play and visit us.
Irregular attendance greatly interferes with a
student’s progress. It is important,
therefore, for all students to be present and
on time every day.
Illness of students, quarantines, or serious illness or death in the
family constitutes reason for lawful absence.
The parents (guardian) must call the school by 9:00 am to inform the school
their child will be absent
Missed assignments due to absenteeism are to be completed within a reasonable
time as determined by the
classroom teacher
No students will be allowed to leave the school premises prior to regular
dismissal without parental
permission
Parents requesting early dismissal are to check the student out through the teacher by sending a
written note no later then the morning of the appointment
St. Mary’s School contracts bus services with the
Moscow Public Schools. Children will be
picked up and delivered to St. Mary’s on Lincoln Street, east of the
playground. If you have questions or
concerns about pick up or delivery times please contact the Bus Garage at
882-3933.
Appropriate behavior in church will be expected,
taught and enforced. We encourage and
teach the students to participate actively in the weekly liturgies. As parents it would be helpful to remind
your children how to receive the Eucharist in their hands:
Hands are cupped and lifted to accept the Host.
After accepting the Host, one steps aside, places the Host in his/her mouth and returns to the pew.
Students who have not received their First Communion or are not of the Catholic
faith are encouraged to come
and receive a blessing. Folding arms across the chest is a sign of asking for a blessing.
As parents responsible for your child’s education,
we as a school want to provide ways of effectively communicating with you.
Three ways are:
1.
A
monthly packet with updated calendar and lunch menus for the month, financial
billings etc. (Please save packet and
send back to the school each month.)
2.
Our
E-mail is checked daily at office@stmarysmoscow.com
and we also look forward to sending pertinent information via e-mail to those
who have access, otherwise it will be included in your monthly packet or
classroom folder.
3.
Weekly
information packet sent home in your child’s classroom folder.
Before purchases or donations are made, please check
with the school (classroom teacher and/or principal) to be assured that such
software will fit current curriculum needs.
| DRESS CODE (See also
Personal Property) |
St. Mary’s School does not have a uniform. It does have a
dress code. These are simple guidelines for clothes
appropriate to the school setting and weather conditions:
Students clothing shall be neat and clean, which will show respect for
themselves,
their classmates and the reputation of the school.
Clothes, style and color of hair etc. shall not be a distraction to either the
educational process or other students.
Clothes worn shall be
appropriate to the season, which means shorts may be worn on hot days. Normally this is fall and spring, not
winter.
Winter clothes for most students should include hat, mitten/gloves, boots and a
winter jacket, not just a sweatshirt.
To live these guidelines, students at St. Mary’s
will not be able to wear:
Clothes endorsing drugs, alcohol, tobacco advertisements
Clothes with offensive, abrasive or obscene language
Clothes that reveal midriffs; underclothing etc. (Tank tops may be worn if they
have another shirt underneath).
If students choose to wear such clothing as listed
or any other inappropriate clothing/styles as judged by the faculty or principal,
the student will be removed from class until it is rectified.
*As of 1996, St. Mary’s School has adopted a
specific T-shirt/sweatshirt. We request
that it be worn at every Friday Mass and other designated days. All children
are expected to have a T-shirt or sweatshirt as part of St. Mary’s School
Community. Information and order forms
will be sent home.
We ask that
all jackets, gloves, sweatshirts, etc. be marked with the child’s name. Each year we give away many clothes that
have no name and have not been claimed.
| DRIVERS
LICENSE...INSURANCE |
To insure adequate coverage and safety for the
students we are requesting that parent who volunteer as field trip driver need
to fill out an Insurance and Licensing Information Form which we will be keep on
file at the school. These forms will be sent home in the opening packet on the
first day of school. Our policy at St.
Mary’s states:
No motor vehicle will be requested or approved by
the school for the transportation of school pupils to and from off-campus
activities sponsored or approved by the school, including, but not limited to,
athletic contests, dramatic presentations, concerts, field trips unless the
vehicle is operated by a competent adult over the age of twenty-one (21) years,
properly licensed, and with liability insurance, public injury and property
damage insurance, and medical payments insurance, as detailed below.
The undersigned, as a person who may provide student
transportation according to the policies above stated, certifies as follows: that I am an owner of the vehicle or
vehicles described below and that I carry on each such vehicle insurance
providing no less that three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) bodily injury
coverage, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) property damage coverage,
five thousand dollars ($5,000) medical expense coverage on each person, and
fifteen thousand/thirty thousand dollars ($15,000/$30,000) underinsured
motorist coverage, which insurance must be available as primary coverage for
any claim within its coverage arising during or out of use of the vehicle for
transportation of students.
If at any time I am requested to do so, I will have
my insurance carrier furnish a certificate of such insurance to the Principal
of the school, which certificate may require advance notice to the school of
any change or modification or of any cancellation.
Students who have not attended St. Rose’s are
accepted only after their previous school makes a statement as to their
readiness to enter our first grade program.
They must be six (6) years old by the date established by the State
Department of Education. Students for
grades 2-6 will be accepted after consultation with their previous school. Usually, all new families to St. Mary’s will
have an interview to become better acquainted with the spiritual and academic
programs for their family.
At the time of registration, the following items
need to be presented before registration is completed:
(1)
Baptismal certificate or facsimile copy
(2)
Copy of birth certificate
(3)
Enrollment health information with up-to-date and physician-verified
immunization records
(4)
Copy of school records from previously attended school
(5)
Recommendation from previous teacher
Admittance to St. Mary’s School will be based upon
the following prioritizations:
(1)
Students who have a sibling currently at St. Mary’s School
(2)
Students from St. Rose’s Kindergarten
(3)
Active Catholic families registered at either St. Mary’s/St. Augustine’s or
another Catholic Church
(4)
Families who believe and support the values and spirituality of St. Mary’s
School
St. Mary’s families are required to do a yearly
re-registration. Please realize application for re-admission of a student to
St. Mary’s School may be denied under the following conditions:
(1)
Consistent unacceptable behavior that is deemed detrimental to the best
interest of the class and school by the
principal.
(2)
Severe disability which requires very special educational and/or psychological services not available at St. Mary’s
School. The severity of this condition
shall have been determined
through professional testing processes.
(3)
Present year’s tuition has not been kept current.
Students are taught how to respond
to potential emergencies (fire, earthquake, etc.) in school by regular practice
drills. Visitors and volunteers who are
in the building when a drill takes place need to follow the safety directives
as well.
There are two types of field trips that occur (1)
walking field trips within the vicinity of the school. A general permission by parents is required
to cover those done in a year. (2) Field trips requiring transportation by
car. Before any child is allowed to
attend, parents are required to sign a field trip permission slip.
| FINANCIAL
POLICIES/TUITION |
Catholic Schools are financed by parents through a
tuition-based system. We are financed
not only by tuition, but also subsidy from St. Mary’s Parishioners, four major
fundraising events per year and interest from St. Mary’s Foundation (an
endowment fund).
*The expectation is for tuition accounts to be
current by the 10th of each month. *(School
Board Policy effective January 1, 1995)
If an
account becomes delinquent:
After 30 days delinquent the business manager or the principal will talk with
the family;
At 60 days past due, a certified letter will be mailed requesting the
following:
A. Contact the school within 10 days to make
arrangements (or)
B. Request an evaluation of financial
situation.
Accounts
that are not current by May 1, registration may be denied for the following
school year. If a family withdraws from school prior to meeting financial
commitments, the school may choose to seek professional assistance to collect
outstanding bills.
Any
family in need of financial assistance with tuition is encouraged to
apply. Financial assistance forms are
available from the Business Manager.
Normally, financial assistance is given at the beginning of the school
year. Please request forms for the
school year in the spring before the coming school year.
GUM
Gum is not allowed on the
premises at any time. Failure to comply
results in a monetary fine and/or chore to do as directed by the principal and
/or teacher.
HOMEWORK
At the yearly Back to School
Night teachers will provide the homework guidelines for their classroom.
IMMUNIZATIONS
In compliance with state
law, all children in Idaho must have a complete and up-to-date immunization
record on file in their permanent records.
INJURIES OR ILLNESS
If a child is seriously
injured or becomes ill at school, parents will be notified immediately. To be
able to do this effectively, each child must have a completed and up to date
emergency card on file. It is the parents’
responsibility to be sure all requested information is current.
LIBRARY
We have a good library
maintained by a coordinator and parent volunteers.
Books are available for every reading level. Parents are urged to encourage their
children to read widely and wisely.
Each class is scheduled in the library weekly.
LUNCH PROGRAM
St. Mary’s offers hot lunch
through the services of Moscow Public School’s lunch program. Payment for the hot lunch program is to be
paid in advance with the purchase of 20 lunches.
Checks are made out to “St. Mary’s School Lunch Program.”
Free and reduced lunches are available to families who qualify under
the guidelines of the Federal Government.
Applications will be sent home to all families at the beginning of the
school year.
MEDICATION
All schools have strict
guidelines regarding the administration of all medication (prescribed or over
the counter). Therefore, if your child
needs to be on medication while at school it will be necessary to do the following:
- Medicine must be turned into the office; it cannot
remain with the student. A note with specific instructions signed by
parents must accompany medication before it can be
dispensed.
- Prescriptions must have a signed note from the
doctor
-Over the counter medicines must have a note from a
parent/guardian or doctor.
-The medicine must be marked with the student’s name and
dosage.
MONEY
All money sent to the school
should be in an envelope with the following information:
a. Student’s name
b. Amount of money enclosed
c. Purpose of the
money
Children should give it
directly to their teachers upon arriving at school.
MUSIC SCHEDULE
In addition to regular
classroom music instruction for all students, St. Mary’s offers choir and
band. Choir is available to all interested
students. Band is available for
students beginning in 3rd grade. There
is an addition charge for band and choir.
Please refer to the schedule and fee information sheets for more
information.
NON-MOTORIZED WHEELED
VEHICLES
For safety, students may not
ride bicycles, roller blades, skateboards or other wheeled vehicles at the
playground during the school day. A
bike rack is provided for bikes. Every
child should have the necessary equipment to assure safekeeping of his/her bike
and blades.
The school cannot be responsible for damaged or
stolen bikes, roller blades, skateboards, etc.
Please be sure your child wears safety helmets.
PARTICIPATION IN RELIGIOUS
ACTIVITIES
All students, Catholic and
non-Catholic, who attend St. Mary’s School, are expected to participate fully
in the religion classes, liturgical and para-liturgical programs
PERSONAL PROPERTY (See also
dress code)
All clothes, boots and other
personal belongings must be marked
with the student’s name.
“Lost and Found” items not
claimed after two weeks may be given away.
REPORTS OF STUDENT PROGRESS
Reports of student’s
progress are handed out at the end of each quarter.
The grading periods for the school year can be found on the
yearly calendar.
RESOURCE CONTACTS FOR YOUR
QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS
A flow chart is available to
help with any questions or concerns you may have dealing with a specific
area. You may have questions or
concerns you wish to clarify, volunteer for, or specific ideas on how that area
might improve.
We do ask that you go to the
first person listed in each category.
If you believe you need further satisfaction, then go on to the next
person listed. However, for most
matters, talking with the first person listed should take care of your
needs. We further ask that you do not
ask someone else to be your messenger since only
you know what your concerns/questions are. It is only respectful that you talk directly
with each other.
RIGHT TO INFORMATION
Parents have the right of
access to their child’s academic transcripts, academic testing, health records
and emergency information.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM
Second graders are prepared
to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Parents/guardians are a vital part of this
preparation and are encouraged to attend the scheduled parent meetings. These meetings are held to aide the parents
in their own adult faith life as well as learning additional ways to help their
child. Students who are in grades 3-6
and who have not received these sacraments may request preparation. There is a
sacramental materials fee for all participating students.
SCHEDULES:
Please refer to the enclosed schedule sheet for the
current year.
SCHOOL CLOSURE
The school is in operation
as listed in the published calendar. If
weather becomes so bad and/or there are other conditions that would warrant
Moscow School District to close, St. Mary’s will also be closed. Local radio and T.V. stations will announce
this information. Stations to listen to are: Radio KZFM, KQQQ, KRLC,
KZZL FM, KRPL 1400, KZFN 106.1. Public Radio,KUOI. T.V.
KXLY(ch.4), KREM (ch.2) KHQ (ch.6) KLEW (ch.3). Also, the voice machine
on the school number (882-2121) will have the latest information regarding the
operation of the school.
SPECIAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
In addition to services by
the Universities (student teachers, classroom aides, counseling interns, etc.)
there are some federally funded programs available for some remedial services
and library. You may contact the school
for further information
TARDINESS
(See also arrival, schedule)
If a child is tardy he/she
is to inform the secretary immediately upon arrival.
Consistent tardiness will be discussed with the parents.
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL/WEBSITE
The number at St. Mary’s is
882-2121. Normally, teachers will be able to return phone calls before or after
school. There is a phone available for emergency
situations. We ask that decisions
regarding after school activities be made before
school. We discourage students from
making calls to parents at work regarding activities that need to be discussed at
home.
TESTING
The following tests are
administered to students during the year:
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Religious Education Inventory of facts/attitude
(Gr 5)
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IRI (Idaho Reading Inventory) is assessed 3 times a year
(Gr K-3)
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Iowa Basics
(Gr 3-6) spring
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Direct Writing Assessment by State
(Gr 4) Feb
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Direct Math Assessment by State
(Gr 4) Jan
TEXTBOOKS
Each student is responsible for the care of his/her
textbooks and desk. Any textbooks lost
or destroyed will be replaced at the student/parent expense.
TUITION (See Financial
Policies) and
enclosed “Fee Page” dealing with current year
VISITORS
All visitors and parents are to contact the office
upon arrival. Classroom visits are
encouraged and can be scheduled when prior arrangements are made with the
teacher.
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ST. MARY’S SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PLAN
Students are expected to behave in a manner that
shows consideration and respect for others as Jesus would.
Each student will strive to be a part of and add to the positive
atmosphere at the school. Students
accomplish this when they recognize their responsibilities and obligations in
regard to the St. Mary’s School community.
The rights and dignity of each other will be respected at all times.
In order that the students may learn appropriate behavior, conduct
inappropriate for a Christian student will result in disciplinary consequences.
Children require freedom to grow and to learn, but they will not thrive
on unlimited freedom. The aim of discipline is to make correct decisions for that
individual. To do this, reasonable
limits that protect students from harm and teach them what is safe and what is
not will be established.
No student has the right to impede or interrupt the
learning process of another student. Each
one has the right to be safe while he/she is at school.
Behavior contrary to the above shall be dealt with in an expeditious
manner, by the appropriate personnel (supervisor, teacher, principal).
Discipline is maintained in the classrooms or
school when there are evidence of cooperative spirit among students, principal,
teachers and staff. Good discipline
originates in the home. Parents realize they are the first teachers and it’s
from them the child will develop good behavior habits and proper attitudes
toward school. To help the child,
parents will need to:
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Be
familiar with school rules and encourage the student to comply with them;
cooperation and support of the school is vital.
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Recognize
that the teacher takes the place of the parent while the child is in school.
It is important that the child respects the teacher accordingly.
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Teach
the child respect for the law, authority and the rights of others, as well
as for private and public property.
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Teach
the child to be tolerant of classmates and others whose ways of life may be
different.
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Show
an interest in school by attending school functions, taking part in school
meetings, fund-raising projects and other school related activities.
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Stress
the importance of being ready for school work by monitoring materials, books
and habits necessary for good school work.
At St. Mary's we are committed to helping each child
develop self-control and self-discipline leading to maturity and responsibility
as a Christian. To achieve this
goal it is necessary that all members of our school community--parents, teachers
and students--understand and agree upon the guidelines and expectations as
printed in this Handbook. The
school and home need to form a strong partnership in this effort, working
together to create a Christian environment conducive to positive student
development.
STANDARDS:
To ensure that all students receive equal educational
opportunities students are expected to:
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Cooperate
with the directions of staff members and comply with the rules of the
classroom and school in a respectful manner.
The manner of speaking and dealing with one another will be that of
respect in tone, words and actions towards all.
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Respect
school and private property.
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Refrain
from fighting and any other physical acts that may cause injury to people or
property.
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Refrain
from threats or verbal assaults including profanity, name-calling, racial or
ethnic slurs, obscene gestures or acts of intimidation, such as bullying.
Choosing to do any of these actions is certainly not acting from an attitude
of "What Would Jesus Do?" and will not be tolerated by St. Mary's
School.
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PROCESS:
The following steps will be implemented when
expectations are breached:
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Teacher
and student attempt resolution of the problem.
If not resolved then:
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Teacher
contacts parent to share information and seek resolution. If
not resolved then:
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Teacher,
parent and student meet with the Principal to develop a plan.
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Follow-up
meeting takes place to assure plan has been effective.
If problem still exists then:
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Student
may be suspended or expelled from school.
(Please note: If the principal and/or teacher judges
the behavior as extreme and especially if it interferes with another student
student's learning or safety, steps 1 and 2 will be skipped.)
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BASIC
RULES AT ST. MARY'S:
In Classroom:
Each teacher is responsible for maintaining an
atmosphere of appropriate behavior in her/his classroom.
In all the other areas of the school:
In matters dealing with behavior, it must be noted
that good behavior shall be observed by the student whether s/he is in the
classroom, lunch room, recess or at a function other than school.
Rules and good behavior are to be followed by the students in every area
at St. Mary’s - whether on the playground, classroom, hallways, stairways,
library or in the cafeteria. The
students are expected to demonstrate good behavior at any function they attend
because s/he represents St. Mary's School.
Students are
expected to:
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Show
respect for others and for self. This
respect will be experienced both in speech and attitude.
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Follow
directions promptly as given by principal, teachers and staff.
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Show
respect for school property and equipment.
The student will be held responsible and damages will be charged to
parents/guardians.
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Strive
to be a good Christian in word, action, and attitude with others and with
yourself.
All staff members have the right, as well as the
responsibility, to approach any student appearing to be in violation of school
rules. Classroom teachers, as well
as other staff members, will work cooperatively and consistently together to
resolve student problems. Parents
will be informed regarding any major
infractions of classroom/school rules or any other items deemed necessary by
teachers and/or principal.
The signatures of the parents signify their
acceptance of the discipline policy of the school. Refusal to comply with written or verbal policies, rules, and
regulations established by the school may constitute cause for further
discipline or dismissal. (For serious infractions: probation and/or suspension
may result.)
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Major infractions
of the School’s rules.
The following behaviors constitute very serious offenses. Students choosing to do these
actions will receive immediate suspension or expulsion.
Parents will be contacted immediately.
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Defacing,
stealing from or destroying school, church or personal property (the student
and/or his/her legal guardian will be required to pay the cost of repair or
pay for it’s replacement).
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Possession,
use, or sale of any form of tobacco, alcohol or other drugs on school,
church, or adjacent property.
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Possession
of knives, lethal weapons, matches, pornographic materials or explosives.
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Threatening
a teacher, any school personnel or student (threats done in jest will be
treated seriously)
The following behaviors are serious and the students shall be held strictly accountable for
their actions: Parents will be contacted.
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Habitually
initiating or being involved in fights.
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Habitually
lying
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Habitual
stealing
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Forging
notes or official signatures.
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Committing
repeated acts of defiance, either in language or in action on the school
campus.
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Leaving
school grounds without permission.
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Habitually
disrupting the class, misbehaving in classrooms, bathrooms, halls or
assemblies.
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Habitual
lack of effort leading to failure in classroom work even after repeated
conferences.
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Habitually
using language or behavior which is immoral, profane, vulgar, or obscene.
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Probation:
At the discretion of the administration, a student
may be placed on probation. If a
probationary student continues to demonstrate inappropriate behavior, the
student will be withdrawn or expelled. The school administration may deem it
necessary to require specialized professional care for students as a condition
for continued enrollment.
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Suspension:
Suspension means
a student will be excluded from the school property for a specified period of
time. At the end of the period of suspension the student shall be readmitted to
school, the administration judges that the child has learned from the experience
and is ready to return to school.
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In-house
suspension:
This means the student will remain on the school
property though isolated from peers, for a specific amount of time as
designated by the administration, after consultation with parents.
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Emergency
suspension:
A suspension in which the principal deems it
necessary to immediately remove the student from school, without prior notice
to the parents. This will be done
when, in the judgment of the principal, the student’s presence would pose a
continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting
the academic process.
(*When a student is placed on suspension that will
require that s/he remains at school, the cost to have the student supervised
will be charged to the parents/guardians.)
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Expulsion:
If it is determined by the school administration that
a student’s continued presence in the school shall pose a continuing danger to
persons or property and/or be an ongoing threat or disruption to the academic
process and/or be detrimental to the student’s own welfare or the welfare of
others, the student may be expelled.
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Normal
Procedure for Expulsion would be:
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The
principal will hold a conference with the parent(s)/guardian and the
student to advise the family that expulsion is being contemplated unless
there is immediate improvement in the student’s behavior. A staff member may be present.
The principal shall notify and invite the pastor to the conference.
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If
the student shows inadequate improvement in general behavior or commits
another infraction which is cause for expulsion, the principal shall have
a conference with the parent(s)/guardian and inform them that the
student’s record will be reviewed.
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After
the review with the pastor, the principal shall inform the parent(s) or
guardian of the decision concerning expulsion.
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If
the parent(s)/guardian fail without cause to attend any required
conference, such conference shall be deemed waived by the parent(s)/guardian.
The principal shall notify the parent(s)/guardian by letter accordingly.
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For
a very serious offense as in the case of selling drugs, immediate
expulsion shall take place.
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Due Process for
Suspension and/or Expulsion:
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Any student who has been suspended or expelled may
request permission to be readmitted.
A conference will be scheduled including the child, parents, pastor
and the principal before the decision for re-admittance is made.
If the grievance is not resolved through the informal conference,
the student, parent, or guardian may present a written grievance to the
Pastor. The decision of the
Pastor will be final.
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UNWRITTEN
REGULATIONS
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This
policy booklet is limited in content. Emphasis
has been placed on those things that are deemed most pertinent and
beneficial to the students, parents, and personnel of St. Mary’s School at
the present time.
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It
would be impossible to anticipate all problems that may arise in the future.
Yet each year a few distracting “fads” and circumstances show up on our
school grounds. Anything that
distracts from or disrupts the spirit, education, philosophy, or dignity of
St. Mary’s School will be held to be unacceptable even though not
explicitly set forth in this Handbook.
Such situations will be dealt with in accordance with the principles
implicit in our existing policies.
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The Principal has the right to amend this Handbook
for a just cause. If this
occurs, prompt notice of changes will be given to the parents.
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