MESSAGE
TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
We offer this handbook to all families who have children
enrolled in
PHILOSOPHY
OF
Catholic
Schools have been called to a renewal of purpose by the American Bishops in “To
teach as Jesus Did”, a pastoral message on education.
We
at
The
pastoral message states that a
We
hope to realize the threefold purpose of education by the pursuance of the
following goals.
A.
Message
1.
To provide
students with an orderly learning environment and a sense of seriousness about
academic achievement.
2.
To make more
accessible to students participation in the liturgy and sacraments.
3.
To integrate religious
values with daily life.
B.
Building
Community
1.
To learn to live
community by experiencing it.
2.
To build
community trust, that is built by helping one another, and by seeing the varied
contributions each makes to learning.
3.
To integrate
religious values with daily life.
C.
Service
1.
To extend service
to those suffering disadvantages including the physically and mentally
handicapped.
2.
To learn to be
partners in the total American educational enterprise.
3.
To perform a
service to society by the exemplary portrayal of the Christian values and the
observance of the Christian moral code.
Achieving
these goals is a difficult task and involves great responsibility. Truly, they are ideals, but little is
achieved without ideals to strive for.
Parents are vitally important members of the school community and should
be partners in the development and in the implementations of our program, which
should idealistically make the recipients different – just as Christ dared to
be different.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE PHILOSOPHY
1.
To form Christian
community
A.
By encouraging
the staff to grow in living attitudes, ideals, and values.
B.
By anticipating
that these attitudes will be effective in preparing students to live a well
adjusted life.
2.
To enable the
student to acquire necessary skills to live and work in society.
3.
To develop a
capacity for change
A.
By encouraging
the student to be open to new ideas.
B.
By stressing
tolerance of all races and creeds and of those with any other difference.
4.
To stimulate the
student’s curiosity.
A.
By making
students aware of available reading materials, and by exposing them to outside
school activities and field trips.
B.
By inculcating in
each student the significance of decisions they make.
ACCREDITATION
ADMISSIONS
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for kindergarten, a
child must have reached the age of five before October 1st of the
current school year. To be eligible for
first grade, a child must reach the age of six before October 1st of
the current year and must have completed kindergarten.
Registration
will be held in early March.
Forms
required at Registration:
· State
issued Birth Certificate
· Baptismal
Certificate
· Non-Refundable
Registration Fee
Forms
required by first day of school:
· Physical
Exam
· Up
to date Immunization Certificate
· Eye
Exam by a licensed Optometrist
Students wishing to enroll or transfer to
When
classes reach the designated limit, the guidelines to be followed for incoming
students are:
1.
Children from families with children already
enrolled.
2.
Children from the parishes now reaching
school age.
3.
Children from outside the parishes that were
previously enrolled elsewhere.
4.
Children from families newly moved into the
parish whose children have attended Catholic schools at their previous
residence. (New parish members will be
accepted after school begins providing there is room in the class.)
5.
Children of non-parishioners from other
Catholic parishes.
6.
Children of non-Catholic faith.
TRANSFER
STUDENTS
1.
Records requested from previous school.
2.
Conference with parents, student(s),
Principal, and teacher before school begins.
3.
Requirements/expectations of students
explained at this conference.
4.
Meeting with parents, student, teacher, and
Principal at the end of four weeks to evaluate student’s progress and
adjustment.
WITHDRAWN
STUDENTS
If a student decides to
withdraw from
FINANCIAL POLICIES
TUITION
There
is a tuition charge for every family attending
There is a NO REFUND POLICY regarding
tuition. Overpaid tuition will not
be held over into the next school year.
Over paid tuition will become a donation to
Tuition
will be payable monthly from August – May.
Tuition will be due the first day of each month. Families may elect to pay their tuition in
full at any time. Payment booklets will
be mailed to families in mid July.
All
families are required to have their tuition paid in full by May 1. Families of eighth grade students must have
their tuition paid in full by 12:00 noon the day prior to graduation. Those who have not met their obligation will
be unable to participate in graduation.
The
school will retain all student records, including Progress Reports until all
accounts are paid in full.
BOOK FEE
A per child book fee will be charged to student’s in grades K – 8. This charge will be set yearly by the School
Board and the Parish Finance Council.
Book Fees will be added to the overall annual tuition cost.
CHECK POLICY
A
valid driver’s license number is required on all checks written to St.
Catherine organizations.
A $25.00 return check fee
will be charged on all return checks written to School or Parish organizations.
*NO EXCEPTIONS*
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid forms are available for students of
CODE OF
PHILOSOPHY
This Code of Conduct is based on the mission
of
Values, discipline and respect for authority
are primarily learned at home, and it is important that parents expect their
children to follow the school’s Code of Conduct.
When
students violate this code, the parents shall support the administrators and
faculty in their efforts to produce proper behavior. By enrollment at
All students are expected to cooperate with
the spirit and policies of the school that are designed to foster mature
development and personal responsibility. This requires courtesy in all personal
relationships, promptness in fulfilling obligations, concern for the
environment and many other factors that the students’ sense of appropriateness
will indicate to them.
Respect and consideration for the rights of
others are basic. Self-control, good habits, and responsible freedom result in
Christ-like behavior and educational success. Teachers and staff have the
authority to preserve conditions that are essential to learning. All faculty
and staff have the right and the obligation to correct any student misbehavior.
Along with the administration and staff,
parents and students are expected to take an active role in helping to create a
positive learning environment. Parents are asked to be positive when discussing
school experiences with their children. It is important that the policies of
this handbook are followed when a concern or disagreement arises.
Students’ responsibilities for achieving a
positive environment at school or at school-related activities include:
·
Being respectful of others and self
·
Being honest regarding all aspects of
interpersonal relationships and school work.
·
Obeying school rules
·
Being responsible for one’s actions
·
Practicing self-control
·
Being prepared for each class with
appropriate materials and assignments
If a student chooses to misbehave, he/she
must accept the consequences.
INFRACTIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND THEIR
CONSEQUENCES
The following infractions are examples of minor
infractions and will be handled by teacher discretion. Teacher
discretion may include warnings, extra assignments, loss of recess, or phone
calls to parents.
o Hallway misbehavior
(talking, running, touching)
o Name calling
o Disrespectful/inappropriate
behavior in church
o Violations of
classroom or grade level rules (Based on displayed classroom rules)
o Disruption of class
o Non-preparation for
class
o Talking without
permission
o Bathroom, playground,
cafeteria or bus duty misbehavior
o Chewing gum or eating
food without permission
The following infractions are examples of major
infractions. The consequences for major infractions follow the
list below.
o Theft
o Fighting or
threatening to inflict physical harm
o Harassment
o Sexual harassment or
sexual misconduct
o Lying to or about an
administrator, faculty or staff member
o Forgery or falsifying
any signature
o Cheating
o Repeated infractions
The following are possible consequences for major
infractions:
o
Student, parent, teacher, principal
conference
o
Detention
o
In-school suspension
o
Out-of-school suspension. Out-of-school
suspension will be assigned for an indefinite period of time for the following
infractions:
· Carrying a deadly weapon or its
facsimile onto school grounds
· Physical aggression toward staff
or students
· Selling, using or possession of
illegal goods on school property
· Active participation in a gang
· Conviction of an illegal act
committed in or out of school
· Any action that would be
detrimental to the reputation of the school, whether the action took place on
or off school property. Dismissal will
result after one to three suspensions, whether in school, out-of-school, or a combination
of both. Dismissal may also result from repeated major infractions or a
belligerent attitude and refusal to make efforts to improve.
In cases of theft or vandalism, property will
be paid for or replaced.
In cases of cheating, involving students in
grades 4-8, a grade of zero will be given to all involved. In primary grades,
students caught cheating will complete the assignment during the recess period.
*Any or all of these
steps may be omitted at the discretion of the Administrator.*
SCHOOL-WIDE BEHAVIOR POLICY
Each classroom/grade level will have its own
behavior plan to follow in order to enforce DAILY minor
infractions. Classroom behavior records
for minor infractions shall not be carried over from day to day. These plans may include the use of check marks,
colors, stars, etc. The following is an
example to use:
*Warning !
**Second Warning
***5-10 minute loss
of recess
****Loss of recess
*****All of the
above and a phone call to parents (conference if needed).
PLAYGROUND RULES
The playground is an extended physical
education area and must be respected as such.
The
students will be involved in organized play. PE equipment is reserved for PE classes.
The students will be allowed to play outside for at least fifteen minutes a
day, weather permitting. Consideration will be given to the younger students.
A monitor will be on the playground at
all times when the students are there, and will be in a position to observe all
children.
GENERAL RULES
· Children must obey the monitor
· No one may leave the playground
without the monitor’s permission
· Areas near windows and property
lines are off limits
· Students are not allowed to throw
objects that may hurt others
· No wrestling or rough playing –
the game of football is not allowed!
SWINGS
· One student on a swing at a time
· Students will swing and not twirl
· Students will not push each other
SLIDING
BOARD
· One student on the slide at a
time
· Students should come down the
slide facing forward and sitting
· Students should enter the slide
using the steps
CLIMBING
EQUIPMENT
· The students will not be
permitted to congregate or sit on or under the equipment.
Playground
balls should be kept away from stationary equipment.
RESTROOM RULES
The students will go in silence as a class to
the restroom. They will use the facilities, wash their hands and leave.
Teachers will limit the restroom to five students at a time.
BUS DUTY
Morning Bus Duty
Students will be seated in the cafeteria at designated
tables and will remain seated until the bell rings. Students may talk quietly to those at their
table. Students may not talk to students
at other tables. No toys are to be
brought for play during this time.
Afternoon Bus Duty
The afternoon dismissal bell rings at 3:05 pm
for car riders and walkers. Car riders
and walkers in the elementary building will be escorted to the entry hall of
the middle school building. Car riders
and walkers from the middle school building will be sent to the entry hall. Students are expected to sit quietly until
their ride arrives. Any student not
picked up by 3:15pm will be escorted to the entry hall of the elementary
building to wait for their ride.
The students who ride the buses will wait
quietly in the entry hall in the elementary building for their buses.
BUS CONDUCT
The Nelson County School System provides
transportation. A student may be denied this privilege for serious misconduct.
All riders are expected to conduct themselves properly at all times. After notifying
the student’s parents or legal guardians, offenders will be suspended from
riding the bus when it is deemed necessary. Students are taught guidelines for
bus safety, and evacuation drills are conducted four times each school year.
Students
will:
· Board and leave the bus in an
orderly manner
· Avoid loud talking and boisterous
conduct
· Keep arms and hands inside the
bus
· Remain seated until the bus stops
· Obey the bus driver
· Obey any other rules determined
by the Nelson County Board of Education including the following:
STATE REGULATIONS WILL NOT ALLOW BALLOONS,
ANIMALS,
JARS, FLOWERS OR OTHER SUCH ITEMS TO BE
TRANSPORTED ON
All
CAFETERIA
A federally supported lunch program is
offered to students who wish to purchase it. Milk and juice is also offered for
sale. Lunches are available at a free or reduced rate for those who qualify.
Application forms are available during the first week of school. Students must
adhere to proper behavior during the lunch period and obey the monitor on duty.
A computerized payment system has been
implemented in the cafeteria. Each student is given a personal identification
number (PIN). Money is put into the account and the following options are
available for use:
Cash on Account –
Unlimited meals and snack items can be purchased.
Prepaid meals only –
Meals purchased only
Cash on the line –
Students pay as meals or snack items are purchased.
The
privacy of the student is protected with this system.
Students are permitted to bring lunch
from home; however their drink must consist of milk, water, or 100% juice. Soft drinks, etc. will not be allowed to be
brought from home. Meals from commercial
providers or “Fast Food” restaurants are not to be permitted in the cafeteria
during meal periods at any time.
No food or beverage may be sold or
served to students in the cafeteria in competition with the National School
Lunch/Breakfast Program until one-half hour after the end of the last lunch
period. This includes bake sales and
birthday celebrations.
CAFETERIA RULES
· Students are to show the
cafeteria workers respect at all times.
· The students must WALK at all
times; no skipping or running is allowed.
· The students must talk quietly to
the people at their table. They are not allowed to yell or talk to the students
sitting at another table.
· The students cannot play with
their food, sell their food or share their food.
· No more than eight people are
allowed at a table.
· The students should never touch
another student’s food.
· All students must SIT at the
table with both feet on the floor.
· Before they leave the cafeteria,
the students must clean their trays, table and the floor around their table.
· Candy and soft drinks are not
permitted as part of the lunch program.
· No FAST
FOOD is permitted.
The
cafeteria is designated as the place to eat lunch. It must never be confused
with the playground area.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
A student arriving after 8:15am but before 10:00am
will be marked tardy. A student arriving
after 10:00am is charged with a half-day absence. A student arriving after 1:00pm is charged
with a full day absence. A student
leaving between 10:00am and 2:00pm is charged with a half-day absence. A student leaving after 2:00pm will be
considered early dismissal.
ABSENCES
Students can never make up
the day he/she missed, even though he/she may go over assignments that were
presented. The discussions that take
place in the classroom are often more valuable than the written material,
therefore, medical or dental appointments should not be made during school time
except in extreme circumstances. In the
event that it is absolutely necessary to make an appointment during the school
day, written permission must be presented to the teacher at the opening of the
school day. The teacher will forward the
permission slip to the office. It is up
to the student to make up the work missed.
Parents are urged to send
their children to school regularly.
Absences from school cause hardships on both teacher and student. According to school policy, the only excused
reasons for a student’s absence are the student being ill or a death in the
family. All work missed shall be made up as soon as possible.
Parents shall call the school in case of absence. Any
student absent MUST bring a note signed by the parent or guardian. After four
consecutive absences a student must have a signed doctor’s excuse explaining
the absence.
12 or more absences could
endanger promotion to the next grade level.
TARDINESS
The school day begins at 8:15am.
Students arriving late must be escorted to the office by a parent or
guardian. The parent or guardian must
sign the student in on the “Sign In Sheet”.
The student must get a late slip from the office to enter their
classroom. Teachers will send the
students back to the office if they do not have a slip.
Any student who arrives
after 8:15am and before 10:00am will be marked tardy. Students are not marked tardy if the bus
arrives late.
Three tardies in one
quarter will equal one absence.
EARLY DISMISSAL
The school day ends at 3:05pm. Any student leaving between 2:00pm and 3:05pm
will be marked “early dismissal”. The
parent or guardian must sign the student out on the “Sign Out Sheet” located in
the office. The parent or guardian will
be given a dismissal slip to give to the student’s teacher. The teachers will not let students leave the
classroom without a dismissal slip from the office. Students may only be released to people the
parent or guardian has listed on their “Early Dismissal Form”.
Three early dismissals in
one quarter will equal one absence.
**Tardiness and Early Dismissals interfere with the
student’s progress in school and a conference with the principal may be
necessary to resolve this situation. Excessive
tardiness and Early Dismissals will affect perfect attendance.**
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION
There is a weekly school
Liturgy at 8:45am on Wednesday and Holy Days of Obligation. There are also special school liturgies for
the beginning and end of the school year, Rosary Procession in September,
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Catholic Schools Week, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, and a
May Procession. All students at
Everyone is invited to join
us.
Students are not to wear shorts to church on Liturgy
Days.
The
celebration of Reconciliation usually takes place during Advent.
We
celebrate First Reconciliation (grade 2), First Communion (grade 2), and
Confirmation (Grade 8). Sacramental
programs and parent meetings for the school are conducted and celebrated in
conjunction with the
ACADEMIC
PROGRAM
FAMILY LIFE
The Family Life Program has
been incorporated into the Religion classes. This is coordinated between health
and religion classes, and is designed to help young people develop healthy
attitudes of Christian family living.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAM
LIBRARY
The library is equipped
with volumes of reference material, fiction and easy-to read books. Each class
has regularly scheduled weekly visits. Students are permitted to check out
books. A lost or damaged book must be replaced at its original cost. A Book Fair is held in the fall and the spring
to help increase the inventory.
TITLE 1
Title I Reading classes are
held weekly for those students who qualify.
Title I is offered within the student’s regular schedule. Students are identified from teacher
recommendations as needing extra attention.
Parents are notified shortly after the beginning of the school year or
as the need arises throughout the year.
Parents are asked to give permission for their child to attend reading
classes. At the present time this
program is available for children in grades K-4.
FINE ARTS PROGRAM
The Fine Arts program consists of the following:
· ART – art class is
offered after school to interested students.
The age of the students is at the discretion of the art teacher. A lesson fee will be charged.
A Christmas Production will be held in
December. All students in grades K-8 are
required to participate in practices and in the evening production.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Extra-curricular activities spark enthusiasm,
develop good sportsmanship, promote citizenship and promote harmonious
relations throughout the school. Some of
the activities
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
The school Athletic Department is responsible
for athletics. An Athletic Handbook is
available for those students and parents who participate.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PROTOCOL
(Copied from the
Archdiocesan Handbook)
For those students enrolled
in our schools who are experiencing learning difficulties, a school Strategy
Team meets to write a Strategy Plan
which identifies specific goals and strategies which are directly related to
the student’s strengths and needs. The School
Strategy Plan is shared with parents and teachers will keep ongoing
documentation of the teaching strategies they are utilizing as well as the
results of those strategies. The Strategy
Plan is evaluated/revised after a designated period of time. If/When it is determined by the school
Strategy Team that formalized testing information is needed, a request for a
psycho-educational assessment will be made.
For those students enrolled
in our schools with a diagnosed disability, Section 504
Plans are written. The school will convene a meeting of a
504 Team whose members consist of school personnel, parents, and the
student-when appropriate. This team collaborates to identify the
accommodations, which can be provided to enable the student to become a more
successful participant in a particular class setting. These accommodations may
include strategic teaching strategies, modified curriculum, and adjustments in
grading practices. All members of the 504 Team are asked to sign an agreement
stating the responsibilities and rights of all parties. Documentation is kept
on student progress and reconvening dates are established to evaluate the 504 Plan. It is required that current
formalized assessment information be provided to the school and updated every 3
years.
If needed, the Archdiocesan
Special Education Consultants are available to consult with schools on
particular students and to offer assistance after the following:
1. The initial
parent/teacher meeting has been conducted.
2. All accompanying
checklists have been completed.
3. A School Strategy Plan
has been implemented for at least 4-6 weeks.
4. All team members in a
reconvening meeting have reviewed the plan.
Please refer to the Archdiocese of Louisville
Intervention Protocol and Appendix VI-A for more specific information.
ASSESSMENT
Grades
K-1 use a skill assessment. Grades 3-8
use the following percentage scale:
A is 93-100
B is 85-92
C is 75-84
D is 70-74
U is below 70
STANDARDIZED TESTS
PROMOTION AND RETENTION
(#6360 in the
Archdiocesan Handbook)
Academic consideration for progression shall be
determined on the basis of two or more of the following:
1.
Teacher
evaluation of the pupil.
2.
Acceptable
ability-related achievement of a pupil on a standardized test.
3.
Pupil progress
toward mastery of the Archdiocesan outcomes.
The decision in regard to
retention will be communicated in writing to parents and student prior to March
1.
The
teacher will keep written documentation of all conferences, phone calls, and
materials concerning retention.
When
the parties involved cannot reach a consensus, a student may be “placed” at the
next level. The following is required:
1.
Documentation
regarding conditions (becomes a part of the student’s permanent record file).
2.
Signatures of
teacher, parents and principal on the documentation.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are distributed three times during the school
year. The final report card will be
mailed to the students’ home.
HOMEWORK
Homework is based on the material that has been taught in school. The types of assignments include studying,
writing, or a combination of both.
According to the Archdiocesan Handbook, assignment time should be:
Grades 1-2 30-40 minutes
Grades 3-4 40-50 minutes
Grades 5-6 60-75 minutes
Grades 7-8 75-90 minutes
Homework
is due on the date assigned by the teacher.
Homework is intended to develop initiative, responsibility, independent
thinking, and to extend knowledge.
PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conferences are the primary source of communication
among parents, teachers and students. Conferences
are held three times per year. Two
conferences are mandatory and one is optional.
The student must be present at the conference. Students will be marked one whole day absent
if not in attendance at the conference.
COMMUNICATION
THURSDAY FOLDER
In order to maintain
communication between home and school, notes are frequently sent home with the
students. Please impress upon the student the importance of delivering notes
from school to home so that the parents are fully informed about various
matters. The faculty and staff will try
to send all notes, permission slips, graded papers and homework in a Thursday folder.
The folder will include a weekly
newsletter from the office.
CALENDAR
Event
calendars will be sent home monthly along with a menu calendar.
A school year calendar will
be sent home the first week of school and will be available on the website.
Because of the need to use
In
addition to the regular calendar, three days for parent/teacher/student
conferences are included.
EMERGENCY FORMS
Each family is required to
fill out an emergency form. This form is used in the event that a parent or
guardian needs to be reached during the day. Current information is essential.
If a phone number or address changes during the course of the school year,
please notify the school immediately. If it is an unlisted number, please make
a notation on the form and the wish for confidentiality will be honored. A copy
of all emergency numbers will be kept in the school office.
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS
In the event of severe
weather, school closings will be announced on the local media as early as possible. You may also call the Snow Line (502)
349-1977or go to www.ncky.net/ncsnow. Please
listen to the local radio station for information. Also listen for changes in
bus schedule pick-ups.
EVACUATIONS
Should it be necessary to
evacuate either school building for a prolonged period, the faculty and
students will be sent to another building on the premises. If both buildings are forced to evacuate for
a prolonged period of time, the faculty and students will be taken to the
church. If the students need to be dismissed, an
announcement will be made on the local radio stations.
TELEPHONE
The school phone number is
(502) 549-3680. If it is necessary to
speak to your child’s teacher, please call the school office and leave a
message. The teacher’s may not leave
students unattended to answer the phone.
However, messages will be given to the teacher who will then return the
call.
Students are not allowed access to the telephone. In an attempt to teach responsibility, every
student will be refused access to the telephone for forgotten material such as
homework, lunch, or permission slips.
Office personnel can not be held responsible for
delivering messages to students. Only
emergency messages will be delivered to individual students. Please make all transportation arrangements
before your child(ren) come to school.
This will eliminate any confusion at the end of the day.
ELECTRONICS
Electronics devices, MP3
players, IPods, cell phones, etc are not allowed at school. If a student is caught with these at school
the item will be taken away and given back on the last day of school. If your child must bring their cell phone to
school, they must turn it into the teacher at the beginning of the day and pick
it up at the end of the day.
BIRTHDAYS / SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Parents who wish to bring food to the classroom
to celebrate a birthday must receive the homeroom teacher's permission at least
one week in advance of the day. Failure
to receive permission may result in the food not being accepted at the discretion
of the classroom teacher.
Any flowers, balloons, cards, or gifts sent or
brought to the school will not be delivered to the student until 2:45pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Party invitations will not be distributed at
school unless there is an invitation for every student in the class.
RECORDS
The Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act give parents and students the right of access to
records.
Permanent
The Permanent Record serves as an educational history,
permanently, and is centrally maintained by the school for each student who has
been in attendance. When a student enters a school for the first time, a
permanent record is established for that student. This record remains in the
active current file as long as the student is in the school.
Health
The health record is kept in the school file and is
updated yearly.
Academic
At the end of the school year the code transferred to
the permanent record should summarize the total year’s work. The total days
absent and times tardy are also transferred to the permanent record.
BUCKLEY AMENDMENT (Non-Custodial Parent)
All
divorced parents shall furnish the school with a copy of the custody (only)
section of the divorce decree. In the
absence of a court order, the school shall provide the non-custodial parent
access to academic records and other school-related information regarding the
student. This information will help us determine when, if ever, a student can
be released to the non-custodial parent.
MEDICAL / HEALTH
ACCIDENTS/ILLNESSES
Any injury occurring at
school that requires a doctor’s attention or keeps the student out of class
must be recorded on the Student Accident Report. One copy of the report is sent to OLFE; the
other is filed in the school office. The
parent/guardian or emergency contact person will be notified as soon as
possible.
It is recommended that
students showing signs of illness be kept at home. The school requests that parents phone the
school in case of any contagious diseases.
When a child becomes ill at
school, the office personnel will notify the person listed on the Emergency
Contact Form. If the parent wishes to be
notified first, the parent’s name must be listed as the first contact. Any student that “throws up” at school must go
home. If a child has a non-contagious
medical condition which causes this, a doctor’s statement must be on file in
the office.
DISPENSING MEDICATION
Medication should be given at
home when possible.
Aspirin, Tylenol, cough and cold medicines, cough
drops, chap sticks and other products or medications that read “keep out of the
reach of children” shall not be brought to school without written authorization
from the student’s parent or physician. Written authorization must include:
1.
Child’s Name
2.
Name of Drug
3.
Dosage
4.
Purpose
5.
Date to be
dispensed
6.
Time of day to be
given
7.
Side effects
8.
Storage
instructions
The medication must be
brought to school in its original container. The medication should only be sent when
needed. The office will not store over
the counter medications without a doctor’s statement. The medication will be kept locked in the
office and will be available to the responsible school personnel.
The possession or use of any alcohol, chemical drug or
drug derivative classified as a stimulant or depressant is prohibited on school
grounds or at any school sponsored function.
HEALTH SCREENINGS
Hearing and Vision screenings will be administered each Spring for
students in grades 1-8. Any problems
noted are reported to parents via a letter in the mail. Parents are strongly urged to follow up with
your child’s pediatrician.
All
students’ height and weight are recorded each Spring.
Scoliosis
Screenings are administered to students in 6th and 8th
grade. Parents have the right to refuse
this screening for their child.
LICE
Parents are asked to notify the office if their child contacts
lice. Families will be notified via a
letter each time a student has lice. The
child’s name will remain anonymous.
*
VISITORS / PARENTS
We welcome all parents, as
well as any other visitors who have a sincere and appropriate interest in the
school. To get the most from a visit and for the welfare of the students, these
rules must be followed:
1.
Check with the
student’s teacher before coming.
2.
All parents and
visitors will enter the school through the front door of the elementary
building.
3.
Register in the
office and attain a “Visitor” badge, which must be prominently displayed at all times. Parents and visitors
not wearing a badge will be told to return to the school office.
4.
Go to the
designated area or classroom.
5.
When leaving the
building, return to the office to sign out and to return the badge to the
school secretary.
All school doors are locked at 8:20am and will remain
locked until 2:45pm.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS
(See diagram on next page)
CAR RIDERS
PROCEDURE
In the morning and
afternoon, cars will enter the alley next to the post office and exit through alley
next to the church. Parents who wish to
escort their child/children into the school building must park in the parking
lot behind the elementary building. Parents MAY NOT drop students off in
front of the elementary building or park in the gravel lot behind the rectory. This policy is in place for the safety of our
bus riders.
Any parent or visitor who
needs to enter the school building to pick up a child before the afternoon
dismissal or who may have other business in the school must park in the parking
lot behind the elementary building and enter through the front door of the
elementary building.
DISMISSAL
ROUTINE
At 3:00pm, a staff member will escort all car riders
from the elementary building to the entry hallway in the gym. All students are
to be picked up through the car lines; pickups from the street or sidewalks are
not allowed.
ANY CAR RIDER LEFT ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS AFTER 3:15 PM
WILL
BE TAKEN TO THE UPSTAIRS HALLWAY IN THE ELEMENTARY
BUILDING.
ANY CAR RIDERS NOT PICKED UP BY 3:50 PM WILL BE TAKEN
TO THE AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM AND ALL APPLICABLE FEES WILL APPLY.
LOST AND FOUND
A lost and found box has
been placed outside the school office. Anything other than books, folders, or
eyeglasses will be placed in the box. Items
not redeemed within one month may be taken to a charitable organization.
SCHOOL PROPERTY
If furniture, desks, or
equipment are destroyed or marred through carelessness, the student will be
expected to pay the expense entailed.
TEXTBOOKS
All textbooks are the
property of
OTHER POLICIES
TORNADO, FIRE, DISASTER AND EARTHQUAKE DRILLS
Tornado, fire, disaster, and earthquake drills
occur as directed by the Archdiocesan
Lifelong
Formation and Education Office.
BOMB THREATS
If a bomb threat is received, the police are
immediately notified. The police
determine the course of action. The Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Formation
and Education is notified of this plan of action.
NO SMOKING POLICY
In order to be eligible for
federal funds a No Smoking Policy, in compliance with the Pro-Children Act of
1994, has been implemented.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
The bringing of or use of alcohol or
illegal drugs on the St. Catherine Academy property by St. Catherine Academy
students at anytime is a violation of civil law and an action that requires the
immediate disciplinary action of suspension from the school.
The school recognizes and accepts
responsibility that we share with you in upholding the civil law of our
community/nation/state, and the obligation of moral instruction within our
Catholic Church and Catholic School System.
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
Unlawful possession of firearms or
other deadly weapons on school property in
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
The principal may request a student to empty
pockets, book bags, purses, socks, shoes, etc., if the student is believed to
be carrying a dangerous item or if the student is suspected of theft. If
warranted, the principal shall search the child's person or personal
belongings. Parents shall be contacted and, if the condition becomes extreme,
the police will be called. Confiscated items not given to the police will be
returned to the parents or to the rightful owner.
Items such as, but not limited to, questionable
books and pictures, white-out, cigarettes, knives, matches, radios, toys,
pagers, video games, laser lights or any object that will detract from a
learning situation are not allowed at school at any time.
FUNDRAISING
The following fundraisers
are held on an ongoing basis or once a year.
BINGO
Each family enrolled at St. Catherine Academy
MUST work the
Bingo is held on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Parents will be scheduled for six months on
Tuesday evenings and for six months on Friday evenings. When a
parent is unable to work that parent is responsible for finding an approved
substitute.
Bingo Dress Down Days are offered
1) The parent will be
contacted to bring the child a uniform.
If the parent can not be reached or will not bring a uniform;
2) The student will be
provided with a uniform from the school’s stock.
AUTUMNFEST
Autumnfest is held in the fall of each
year. A planning committee will be
formed in early August. Families will be
called upon to sell raffle tickets, donate items, prepare food, and work at the
Autumnfest. All families are required to
their part. Work schedules will be sent
prior to the event.
SUMMER PICNIC
The
summer picnic is held in the second Saturday in July. All families are required to donate cakes and
Jarco items, sell raffle tickets and work the summer picnic. Work schedules will be sent in June.
SCRIP
Scrip gift certificates are sold to
families to help raise money for each individual family’s tuition. Order forms are sent home weekly. Families may choose from a variety of vendors
to purchase certificates from. A
percentage of each purchase will be saved and applied to your following year
tuition.
Orders are due by 9:00am on
Fridays. (If school is not in session on
Friday, the order is due the last day school is in session for that week.) Orders will be sent home on or before the
following Friday. Please remember we
purchase from an outside vendor so no return dates are guaranteed.
OTHER FUNDRAISERS
§
§
Box
Tops for Education
§
Target
(Visa Card)
P.T.O.
All parents are automatically members of the
P.T.O. The primary purpose of the P.T.O is
for parents and teachers to work together to better
Meetings are held on an as needed basis and will
be listed on the monthly calendar and in the Thursday newsletter.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips will be taken to enhance the
curriculum. Advance planning and preparation shall be made and discussed with
the principal. Only students in the given grade level will be allowed to go on
the field trips. Siblings will not be allowed to attend. All school regulations are in effect on
school trips.
Each student must have an original school permission
form signed by his/her parent(s) or legal guardian, in order to participate in
any activity away from the school grounds.
The form is to be signed by both parents if possible.
A student who has not returned a permission form
signed by his/her parent or guardian may not accompany the group. Parent
phone calls will not be accepted in place of a signed form. A non-standard form such as a note saying,
“My child can go with you today” will not take place of the form. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Participation in field trip activities is
considered a privilege for the students. This privilege can be denied a student
if the parent, teacher and/or principal feel it is necessary.
TRANSPORTATION
PARENTS ATTENDING
Adults
going as part of the class will be considered a “chaperone” and must assume
“chaperone duties”. All parents must
have a criminal background check on file to attend.
8TH GRADE TRIP
As of the 1997-1998 school year, the 8th
grade class trip will be a field trip to
We will need 100% participation from
all students and their parents. The
money raised for the trip will be divided among the students who participated
in the different fundraisers.
GUIDELINES FOR OVERNIGHT TRIPS
·
Once
a room has been assigned, changes cannot be made.
·
Students
need to be with an adult at all times; no exceptions.
·
No
drinking of alcohol or use of tobacco products is permitted by students or
parents.
·
Everyone
must stick to the itinerary.
·
You
are representing
·
This
is an educational trip: parents are expected to help support and be responsible
for all children, not just your own. This trip is for students not parents.
·
In
the event of any odd person, there may need to be 5 to a room. A roll-a-way bed will be supplied.
·
No
electronic devices may be taken on the trip.
·
No
protective device (knives, mace, etc.) is allowed. It is illegal.
·
Any
student who chooses to break the guidelines during a class trip will be sent
home by expense to their parents.
·
Any
adult going on the trip will be considered a chaperone and must assume
chaperone duties. This means you will be
in charge of a certain number of students at all times.
DRESS CODE
UNIFORM POLICY
APPEARANCE
·
No
make-up, fingernail polish or artificial nails.
·
No
dangling earrings for girls.
·
Boys
shall not wear earrings.
·
Presentable
haircuts—Boys’ hair shall remain above the collar and above the brows.
·
Hair
must be its natural color, no bleached or artificial color.
·
All
shirts must be completely tucked in.
·
Any
jewelry worn must be kept to a minimum and be appropriate with a uniform.
·
Any
student deemed to be wearing excessive or inappropriate jewelry will be asked
to remove it. This includes necklaces and bracelets. This determination will be made by the
principal.
·
Khaki
– (if you are not sure the color of khaki, please check the uniform section of
any department store)
BOYS
·
Navy
Blue or Khaki Pants or Shorts
·
Light
Blue or White Polo Style Shirt with Collar (long or short sleeved)
·
Navy
Blue or White Cardigan Sweaters or V Neck Sweaters
·
White
GIRLS
·
Navy
Blue or Khaki Pants, shorts, skorts, skirts, or capris.
·
Red/Blue
Plaid skorts, skirts and jumpers (available from Frenchtoast.com)
·
Jumpers
may be worn by girls in K-3 grades.
ALL
·
Undershirts
must be white and can not be a turtleneck.
·
Light
Blue or White Polo Style or Oxford Style Shirt with plain collar (long or short
sleeved); only
·
Navy
Blue, Royal Blue or White Sweaters are allowed.
These may be cardigan, hooded, or pullover sweatshirts. (no zippers)
·
Jackets
are not allowed.
·
Navy
Blue, Royal Blue or White Sweatshirts or Hoodies; only
·
Pants:
NO trim, logo, frayed, light blue or faded slacks are considered to be uniform.
NO blue jeans, corduroy, cargo, hip huggers, stretch pants, sweat pants,
bell-bottoms, flare legs of any type may be worn.
·
Skorts
for girls may be worn year-round.
·
Shorts,
skorts, skirts, and jumpers must be at or near finger tip length or mid thigh. NO EXCEPTIONS.
·
Shorts
may be worn until October 31 and again beginning April 1.
·
Socks,
for health reasons, socks must be worn at all times. Socks without logo must be
navy blue or white. Socks must cover ankles and show above the shoes. Girls may
wear white or navy tights. This policy
applies at all times including uniform dress down days.
·
Shoes,
for the safety and protection of the students, closed-toe, closed heel
rubber-soled shoes with a tie, Velcro or buckle closures are required. Shoes must be tied at all times. NO CROC STYLE SHOES ARE ALLOWED.
·
Belts
must be worn with slacks and shorts at all times, unless slacks or shorts do
not have belt loops. A black, blue or brown one-hole buckle belt is the
standard, however most other belts are acceptable.
MASS DRESS CODE (Optional)
·
Boys: White
·
Girls: White
DRESS DOWN DAYS
These out-of-uniform days are given to the
students at the discretion of the principal.
·
Shorts,
Skorts, and Skirts worn on uniform break days must adhere to the mid thigh or
finger tip length.
·
No
tank tops or sleeveless shirts of any type may be worn.
·
Clothing
worn on these days shall not reflect anything contrary to the values of this
school (e.g. alcohol or drugs).
·
Socks
required. Shoes, for the safety and
protection of the students, closed-toe, closed heel rubber-soled shoes with a
tie, Velcro or buckle closures are required. Shoes must be tied at all times. NO CROC STYLE SHOES ARE ALLOWED.
*If something is not listed it can be assumed
that it is not an acceptable part of the dress code.*
UNIFORM VIOLATIONS
A NOTE WILL BE SENT TO PARENTS TO ALERT THEM OF
UNIFORM VIOLATIONS. In the case of
repeated violations, the parents will be called to bring proper uniform attire
to the student. Also repeated violations
may result in consequences such as loss of recess, etc for the elementary
students or after-school detention for middle-school students.
TECHNOLOGY USER AGREEEMENT
“Access to Electronic Mail and the Internet will
enable students to explore thousands of libraries, databases and bulletin
boards while exchanging messages with Internet users throughout the world.
While our intent is to make Internet access available to further educational
goals and objectives, students may find ways to access objectionable materials
as well. We believe that the benefits to students from access to the Internet
in the form of information, resources and opportunities for collaboration
exceed any disadvantages.
To that end, the Archdiocese of Louisville has
set the following standards for using on-line information sources.
1) Students are responsible
for good behavior on school computer networks, just as they are in the
classroom. Communications on the network are often public in nature. The
network is provided for students to conduct research and communicate with
others. Access to network services is given to students who agree to act in a
responsible manner. Parent permission is required, and access is a
privilege---not a right.
2) Network administrators
may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and ensure
that users are employing the system responsibly. Network storage areas may be
treated like school lockers; while generally private, they may be searched
under certain circumstances. Users should not expect that files stored on
school servers would always be private.
3) Access to information
will be honored within reason. During school hours, teachers will guide
students toward appropriate materials. Outside of school, families bear the
same responsibility as they would when guiding their children with information
sources such as books, periodicals, television, telephones, movies, radio and
other potentially offensive media.
4) The following are not
permitted:
· Sending or displaying
offensive messages or pictures
· Using obscene language
· Harassing, insulting
or threatening others
· Damaging computer
systems or computer networks
· Violating copyright
laws
· Submitting documents
from the Internet as own work
· Using someone else’s
password
· Trespassing in someone
else’s folder, work or files
· Intentionally wasting
limited resources
· Using the network for
commercial purposes
Violations
may result in loss of access as well as other disciplinary action.
(Appendix
VI-C, archdiocesan Handbook)
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Authority
as exercised in the Catholic School System depends in a large measure upon the
spirit of willing cooperation among principal, teachers, students, and
parents. However, honest disagreements
can, and sometimes do occur between personnel at various levels. For those instances when the person involved
cannot reach an agreement that is mutually satisfactory, the following is to be
observed:
1. Students/Parents
2. Teacher(s)
3. Principal
4. School Board
5. Pastor
a) Personnel involved in a
complaint situation to find the simplest, most effective way to resolve
differences.
b) Disagreements or
complaints should be discussed and resolved at the level closest to the
disputed question.
c) Pastor has the right to
intervene with authority at any stage of a complaint or grievance, provided
such intervention seems more likely to bring a speedy and just solution.
RIGHT TO AMEND
SCHOOL INFORMATION
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Federal ID# 61-0444801
School Telephone: (502)
549-3680
School Fax: (502)
549-5410
School E-mail Address:
Reverend
Jeffrey Leger, Pastor
Mr.
David Smith, Deacon, St. Catherine Parish
Mr.
Arnold
Mrs.
Jo Renee O’Bryan, Principal
Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Karen Johnson, Chairperson
Mrs.
Ms.
Theresa Thompson, Vice Chairperson
Mrs.
Jeannie Watkins
Mrs.
Penny Benningfield
Mr.
Tommy Metcalfe
Mr.
Alan Thompson
ST CATHERINE ACADEMY
FACULTY AND STAFF
Mrs.
Jo Renee O’Bryan, Principal
Mrs.
Lynn Brady, Preschool
Mrs.
Ms.
Ann Bryan, Second Grade/Third Grade
Ms.
Anita Brockman, Fourth Grade
Mrs.
Pam Hutchins, Fifth/Sixth Grade
Ms.
Mrs.
Tonia Greenwell, PE/Health and Media
Mrs.
Toby Downs, After School Care
Mrs.
Ms.
Theresa Thompson, Title I
Mrs.
Julie Carter, Speech
Mrs.
Kaye Rust, After School Art Instructor
Mr. Bill Smith, Maintenance
CAFETERIA STAFF
Mrs.
Debbie Durbin, Manager
Ms.
Juanita Brown, Assistant Manager
Mrs.
Julie Redman
ATHLETIC BOARD
Mr.
Jason Clark, Athletic Director
Mr.
Troy Benningfield, Assistant Athletic Director
Mr.
David A. Mahoney
Mr.
Michael Brady
Mrs.
Cheryl Metcalfe
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
We
have read and agree to abide by the policies as stated in the student handbook
for
_______________________________________ ____________
Signature
of Parent/Guardian Date
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Student
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Student
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Student
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Student
ASBESTOS
NOTIFICATION
Notification to Parents, Students, Faculty and Staff
As you know
The grade school and high school building are inspected on a regular basis to insure that asbestos-containing materials pose no health hazards, and that all buildings meet government regulations.