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SAINT ANDREW CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK 11835 South 3600 West Riverton, Utah 84065 PHONE (801) 253-6000 Revised July 2018 1
SAINTANDREWCATHOLICSCHOOL
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PARENT/STUDENTHANDBOOK
11835South3600WestRiverton,Utah84065
PHONE(801)253-6000
RevisedJuly2018
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TableofContentsSAINTANDREWCATHOLICSCHOOLHISTORY 4...........................................................................
MISSION 5..................................................................................................................................
DIOCESANPOLICIESANDTHISHANDBOOK 5.............................................................................
EDUCATIONALOBJECTIVES 5......................................................................................................
STUDENTLEARNINGEXPECTATIONS 5........................................................................................
ACCREDITATION 5......................................................................................................................
ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS 6...................................................................................................
APPOINTMENTSANDMESSAGES 6.............................................................................................
CELLPHONESANDDIGITALDEVICES 8........................................................................................
CHANGEOFADDRESS/PHONE/EMAIL 8.....................................................................................
ROOMCOORDINATOR 9.............................................................................................................Religious/Moral: 10.............................................................................................................................21stCenturySkillsfromPreschool-8thgradeare: 11...........................................................................
DAILYSCHOOLSCHEDULE 12......................................................................................................
DISCIPLINEPOLICY 12.................................................................................................................SaintAndrewCatholicSchoolStaffCoreBeliefs 13...............................................................................ThreattoSchoolSafety 16...................................................................................................................HarassmentofStudents 16..................................................................................................................
DRESSCODEPOLICY 17..............................................................................................................Non-uniformDress 19..........................................................................................................................
DROPOFFANDPICKUP 19.........................................................................................................
EMERGENCYAUTHORIZEDPICK-UPINFORMATION 20...............................................................
EXTENDED-DAYPROGRAM 20....................................................................................................
HEALTHISSUES 20......................................................................................................................
HOMEWORK 21.........................................................................................................................
LOSTANDFOUND 22.................................................................................................................
LUNCHPROGRAM 22.................................................................................................................LunchRoomRulesandProcedures 22..................................................................................................
MEDICALTREATMENT 22...........................................................................................................MedicalDevices 23..............................................................................................................................
PARENTSERVICE 23....................................................................................................................
PARENT-TEACHERCONFERENCES 23..........................................................................................
PARENTVISITATION 23...............................................................................................................
PARTIES 24.................................................................................................................................
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DiocesanPoliciesCanBeFoundOntheDiocesanWebsite-www.dioslc.org
PRAYER 24.................................................................................................................................
STUDENTINFORMATIONSYSTEM 24..........................................................................................
RECESS 26..................................................................................................................................
REPORTCARDS 26......................................................................................................................Retencon: 26.....................................................................................................................................
SAFEENVIRONMENT&BACKGROUNDCHECK 26.......................................................................
SCHOOLCLOSURES 27................................................................................................................
SICKNESSANDACCIDENT 27......................................................................................................
DIOCESANASSESSMENTPOLICY 27............................................................................................
SUBSIDIARITY 27........................................................................................................................
TERMINATIONOFENROLLMENT 28............................................................................................
TEXTBOOKS 28...........................................................................................................................
TRANSFER 28.............................................................................................................................
TUITIONPOLICY 28....................................................................................................................
VISITORPERMITS 29..................................................................................................................
WELLNESSPOLICY 29.................................................................................................................
ASBESTOSDISCLAIMER 29..........................................................................................................
CONCLUSION 29.........................................................................................................................
PARENTVOLUNTEERHANDBOOK 31..........................................................................................
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TheDiocesanSuperintendentofCatholicSchools,MarkLonge,formulatespolicy,andhisofficedistributestheAdministra*veHandbook,whichcontainsdirecGvesfortheparochialschoolsinour diocese. Very oJen our school policies directly relate to diocesan school policies. InaddiGon, pastoral direcGves promulgated by the Bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, arereferencedwhenappropriate. You can access thediocesan Administra*veHandbook on thediocesanwebsite:www.dioslc.org
ManyoftheideasinthishandbookcomefromeitherthebookswriOenby,ortheSchoolLawclasses taught by Sister Mary Angela Shaughnessy, SCN, J.D., Ph.D., who uses her legal andethicalexperGsetoministertoCatholicschoolcommuniGes.
Our principal, Erin Carrabba, is responsible for formulaGng and communicaGng rules andpolicies. Following canon law, the pastor of Saint Andrew Parish, Reverend Marco Lopez,overseesallministriesoftheparishincludingtheparishministry.MayheconGnuetoguideusformanyyears.
SAINTANDREWCATHOLICSCHOOLHISTORY
SaintAndrewCatholicSchool isoneof12Catholicelementary schools located inUtahand ispart of the Diocese of Salt Lake City Catholic school system. It is located in the southwestquadrantofthevalley,inthecityofRiverton,Utah,oneoftwoCatholicschoolsonthewestsideofthevalley.
SaintAndrewCatholic School opened its doors inAugust, 2008with gradesPre-Kindergartenthroughfiveandastudentbodyof110.Asstudentswerepromoted,theschoolgrewtoincludegrades PK3 through eight. The school is a parochial school and a ministry of Saint AndrewCatholic Parish. The beauGful modern building was the generous giJ to the diocese by theALSamFoundaGon. Thegroundbreaking ceremonywasheldon September1, 2007,withTheMostReverendBishopJohnC.Westerblessingtheground.ReverendFranciscoPires,foundingPastor of Saint AndrewCatholic Parish presidedwith local civic and diocesan representaGvespresenttoturnthesoil.ChildrenofthevicinitywillbenefitfromthisdonaGonformanyyearstocome.
SisterKarlaMcKinnie,CSC,wasappointedinAugustof2007,toprepareandopentheschool,asthe founding principal. The Most Reverend Bishop John C. Wester and the parish/schoolcommunityproudlydedicatedthebuildingonSeptember13,2008.
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MISSIONSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolisdedicatedtoformingthewholechildindiversity,faith,academicexcellenceandservice.
DIOCESANPOLICIESANDTHISHANDBOOKDiocesanpastoraldirecGvesandpoliciessupersedeallitemsintheSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolHandbook.NothinginthishandbookcanbecontrarytothosedirecGvesandpolicies.ThemostcurrentversionofdiocesandirecGvesandpoliciesavailableatthediocesanwebsite(www.dioslc.org)alwaysgovern.Likewise,themostcurrentversionofthishandbookavailableontheschoolwebsitegovern.Theschoolhandbookcanbefoundatwww.standrewut.org.
EDUCATIONALOBJECTIVES• All students are special creaGons of God’s love and can recognize and appreciate the
qualiGesthatmakethemunique.• All students are capable of learning and they learn best in a safe and secure
environment.• All students spiritually mature in a faith community through the study of Catholic
doctrines,parGcipaGonintheSacramentsanddailyprayerexperiences.• Allstudentsareheldtohigh,posiGveexpectaGonsbasedontheirindividualtalentsand
they are responsible for developing themselves and serving others in the light of theGospel.
• All students are educated primarily by their parents, working in collaboraGon withteacherstohelpstudentsachieveafeelingofcompetencethatenablesthemtomasterdifficultchallengesandexperience.
STUDENTLEARNINGEXPECTATIONSKnowledge
• Istrivetobealife-longlearner.• Iampreparedtolearn.• Isetgoals.• Ithinkandproblemsolve.
Faith• IknowGodisthegiverofallgiJs.• IloveandrespectGodandallcreaGon.• Imakegoodchoices.• IknowGod’swordandmyfaith
Community• Istandupforothers.• IacceptresponsibilityformyownacGons.• Irespectallpeople.• Iserveothers.
ACCREDITATIONSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolisincompliancewiththeregulaGonsandpoliciesoftheOfficeofCatholicSchoolsoftheDioceseofSaltLakeCity.ThesearetheregulaGonsandpoliciesthatare
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published in the Administra*ve Handbook as well as those that may be subsequentlydeterminedby theSuperintendentof Schools. TheWesternCatholicEducaGonalAssociaGonandtheUtahStateDepartmentofEducaGonalsoaccreditSaintAndrewCatholicSchool.
ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTSAt Saint Andrew Catholic School, new students, applying for admission to grades 1-8, mustpresentcurrentreportcardsandstudentsapplyingtogrades4-8,willbetestedforplacementinaddiGon to presenGng previous and current report cards. New students are accepted on aprobaGonary basis. In individual cases, some studentsmay be accepted only aJer signing acontract detailing academic and behavioral expectaGons. If probaGonary students do notperformatacceptablelevelsbothacademicallyandsocially,theymaybeaskedtowithdraw.
SaintAndrewCatholicSchoolpolicyforadmissionisasfollows:1st-Siblingsofpresentlyenrolledstudents2nd-SaintAndrewCatholicparishmembers3rd-OtherCatholics4th-Non-Catholics
APPOINTMENTSANDMESSAGESWearealwayshappytotalkwithyouaboutyourchildandtoassurethatthereisadequateGmetomeetwithyouandtoensurethesmoothoperaGonoftheschoolday,weaskthatyoupleasemakeanappointmenttomeetwithus.
Appointmentswiththeprincipalmaybemadebyemailingarequest,orcallingtheschoolofficeduringschoolofficehours.
Emailingteachersdirectlyisthebestwayset-upappointments.However,sinceclassGmeissovaluable and important, appointments with teachersmay only be scheduled before or aJerschool. Innowaymayateacherbedisturbedfromhis/herprimaryduGesoncetheschooldaybeginsunlesstheinterrupGonisapprovedbytheprincipal.
Telephonemessagestostudentsduringschoolhoursarestronglydiscouraged. Onlymessagesof vital importancewill be relayed to students during school hours since it is impossible todelivermessageswithoutdisrupGngclasses.
The securityofour students is vitally important. If, throughurgentnecessity, aparent comespersonallytoschooltodeliveramessageortobringsomethingtoastudent,theparentmustcometotheschooloffice. Undernocircumstancesistheparenttogodirectlytothestudent’sclassroom.
StudentsarepermiOedtousethetelephone in theofficeonly incasesofextremeneed,andthenonlywithpermissionfromateacher.
ATTENDANCE/ABSENCEResearch andpracGcal experience showus a connecGonbetween learning and achievement.Promptand regularaOendanceat school isessenGal foracademic success.Parentsareurged
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nottokeeptheirchildrenoutofschoolexceptforillnessoremergencies. Medical,dental,andother such appointments should not be scheduled during school hours unless absolutelynecessary.
TheschooldayforPreschool-8thgradeisfrom8:15amto3:30pmMondaythroughThursday.DismissalGmeonFriday isat1:00pmforall students. Theschoolcalendarwill indicateanyotherearlydismissaldays. Studentsshouldnotarriveonschoolgroundsbefore7:45amandshouldleavetheschoolgroundsbefore3:30pmorattheGmeofearlydismissal.Studentswhoarrivebefore7:45amorhavenotbeenpickedupby3:45pmwillbeplacedintheExtendedDayProgram(EDP)andtheappropriatefeesmaybebilledtotheparent.
Saint Andrew is a closed campus. Once at school, students are not permiOed to leave thecampuswithoutdirectadult supervisionduring schoolhours. Studentsmaynot shopat localconveniencestoresbeforeoraJerschoolwithoutparental/guardiansupervision.Studentswholeavetheschoolgroundswithoutpermissionaresubjecttosuspensionand/orexpulsion.
Inorder toprovide conGnuity in your child’s schoolday,weurgeyou toavoidhaving to takeyourchildoutofclassbeforetheregulardismissalGme.However,shoulditbecomenecessary,pleasesendanotetotheofficeinthemorningstaGngboththereasonforandtheGmeofthestudent’s departure. If your child is to be picked up by someone other than the parent orguardian, this should be specified in the note. That person also needs to be listed on theemergencyinformaGonformthatparentsfillouteachyearaswelltheauthorizedpick-uplistinPowerSchool.IdenGficaGonwillalsobechecked.
Ineveryinstancestudentsmustbepickedupattheofficeandcheckedoutbythesecretaryordesignee.Achildisconsideredabsentforhalfoftheschooldayifhe/shearrivesaJer10:30amorleavesschoolbefore1:30pm.
If a child is absent, a parent is required to noGfy the school office by phone or email([email protected])before9:00am.Ifyouwanttopickupschoolworkforyourchildat4:00pm,pleaselettheofficeknowwhenyoucallthatmorning. Uponthechild’sreturntoschool,awriOennoteshouldbesenttothemainofficeindicaGngthereasonfortheabsence.Thenoteshouldbedatedandsignedbyaparent.
Astudentisresponsibleformaterialscoveredduringhis/herabsence.Teachersarenotobligedto administer make-up tests to a student unless his/her absence was due to an illness oranothergrave reason. Responsibility restsupon the student tomakearrangementswith theteacherfortheadministraGonofthemake-uptestataGmeconvenienttobothandtogetanymissedassignments.
AtSaintAndrewCatholicSchool,areportcardmaynotbeissuedifachild isabsentfor10ormoredaysinaquarter.Achildmaynotbepromotedtothenextgradeleveliftheyareineligibletoreceive2ormorereportcardsduetoabsenteeisminasingleschoolyear.
ForastudenttoconGnuetoaOendSaintAndrewCatholicSchool,theymust:• MaintainregularaOendance(punctualandconsistent)
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• ReflecteffortandmoGvaGontoachieveacademicprogresssuitabletohisorhercapacity• Followthebehaviorstandardsoftheschool• Reflectmaturityinsocialbehaviorappropriatetohisorherage
Theparent/guardianmust:• BesupporGveoftheschool’smissionandphilosophy• CooperatewithteachersandadministraGon
TardyPolicyBeingonGmetoschoolisimportant.Itallowseachstudenttogetofftoagoodstarteachday,bybeingapartofthecommunitymeeGngandensuresthattheydonotmissanyvaluableclassinstrucGon. It isanimportantlifeskillthatwillbenefityourstudentthroughouttheir lives. InaddiGon, entering the classroom aJer school has begun is disrupGve to the enGre class andinterfereswiththeteacher’slessons.
Achildistardywhenhe/shearrivesaJer8:15am.Studentswhoaretardymustgototheofficetoatardyslipbeforegoingtoclass.StudentswillnotbeadmiOedintheclassroomwithoutatardyslipformtheoffice.
IfastudentistardyeightormoreGmesinanyquarter,thatstudentwillnotreceivemorethanan S- in ciGzenship on the report card. Any studentwith chronic tardiness (more than eighttardy marks in a quarter will be required to aOend a meeGng with their parents and theprincipaltodiscusscontribuGngfactors. AddiGonally,thestudentmaybeputonacontracttosupport the family in efforts to improvepunctuality. Five Tardy Slips earnedwill convert to1absenceandcontributetoastudent’soverallabsences.Pleaseseeabove.
**WeunderstandthatparentshavethegreatestroleinarrivalGmeofourstudents.Tohonorthatrole,parentswillbegivencredit for .25servicehourswhentheirstudentshavenotardymarksinaquarter.**
CELLPHONESANDDIGITALDEVICESDigitaldevicesincludebutarenotlimitedtocellphones,smartphones,tabletcomputers,iPads,iPod Touches and similar items. We recognize the uGlity of these items in the educaGonalenvironmentandprovideallnecessarydigitaldevicestostudents.Allpersonaldevicesshouldbekeptinstudentlockersduringtheschoolday.StudentsinbreachofthisexpectaGonwillhavetheir device confiscated, and parent/guardian noGfied. Devices will only be returned to aparent/guardian.Theprincipalisfinalarbiteronwhatqualifiesasadigitaldevice.
CHANGEOFADDRESS/PHONE/EMAILIn order tomaintain student records current,we ask parents to please report any changeofresidence, phone numbers, or email address to the office as soon as it occurs. Changes inparental custodyorguardianship,with legaldocumentaGon,alsoneed tobeupdated so thatappropriate changes can bemade to emergencymedical release informaGon and authorizedpick-upforms.
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ROOMCOORDINATOREachgradehasoneparentwhoprimarydutyistofacilitatecommunicaGononeventsandotheritems.TheyserveaspartoftheParentTeacherGroup(PTG)leadership.TheRoomCoordinatorwillcontactyoutoletyouknowaboutevents,volunteerneedsfortheclass,alongwithotherimportantandfunevents!TheyarethepersonyoucangotogetquesGonsanswered,parenttoparent!
COMMUNICATIONWe usemulGplemethods to pass informaGon to parents and communitymembers.We useemail (primary source), the school website, Friday Envelopes, Face Book, and TwiOer. ThisensuresthatallmessagesgethometoyouinaGmelymannerandalsosavespaperresources.Pleasemake sure thatwe have a current email address for you and noGfy the office of anychanges.Mostemailsarealsopostedonourwebsite:www.standrewut.org.
Atthebeginningoftheschoolyeara9x12envelope(FridayEnvelope)ispreparedforeachchildtobeusedforpapercommunicaGonbetweentheschoolandhome.TheenvelopewillbesenthomeeveryFriday. Pleaseremovethematerial intheenvelope,encloseanyreplies,signanddate the front of the envelope and return it to school the next school day. In the event anenvelopeislost,thereisa$5replacementfee.
AweeklymessagewillalsobeemailedeachFriday(Fridaymessage). Itwillalsobepostedonthe schoolwebsite. Occasionally therewill be addiGonal emailmessages. Please check youremaildailysoyoudonotmissanyimportantinformaGon.
MessagesthatneedtoreachtheofficeorteachersbeforetheendoftheschooldayshouldbephonedintotheofficeorsentinwriGng.
CURRICULUMThefundamentalpurposeofCatholicschoolsisto:
• Provideasafe,nurturingandsecureenvironmentinwhichstudentsencounterthelivingGod,whoinJesusChrist,revealsHistransformingloveandtruth;
• Partnerwithparentstosupportstudentsintheirlearningandintheirsearchforknowledge,meaning,andtruth;
• CreateaCatholicclimatethatcontributestotheformaGonofstudentsasacGveparGcipantsintheparishcommunity;
• FosteracultureofeducaGonalexcellencethroughcriGcalthinkingskills,innovaGonandrigorouscurriculumstandards,aglobalperspecGve,andanemphasisonmoraleducaGon,community,andservice;
• Promotelife-longlearningthatadvancesthedevelopmentofthewholeperson–mind,body,andsoul;and
• GraduatestudentspreparedtobecomeproducGve,virtuousciGzensandchurchleaderswhowillfashionamorehumaneandjustworld.
Ourprogramofstudiesreflectsthemission,philosophy,goalsandobjecGvesoftheDioceseof
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SaltLakeCity,inkeepingwiththeprimarygoalofprovidingaquality,accessible,andaffordableCatholic educaGon. Diocesan curriculum provides the framework from which we build ourprogram. Saint Andrew Catholic school students are provided opportuniGes in the followingareas:
Religious/Moral:• CourseexploraGoninthebeliefsandtradiGonsoftheCatholicChurch• ParGcipaGoninprayerandworship• Knowledge of the person and message of Jesus Christ and an understanding of His
Church• Development of moral and spiritual values, ethical standards of conduct and basic
integrity• PersonalinteracGonthatrespectstherightsofallindividuals,groups,naGons,racesand
cultures
ReligiousinstrucGoniscentraltotheprogramofstudies,whichisdesignednotonlytopresentawell-organized exposiGon of subject maOer, but also to bring each student to a personalexperienceofhis/herfaithandadeeperknowledgeofandloveforJesusChrist.Weaccomplishthisthroughdailyprayer,weeklyaOendanceatMass,monthlySundayliturgies,prayerservices,opportuniGesfortheSacramentofPenance,andspecialobservancesoftheChurchyear.
ChrisGanteachingspromotethebuildingofcommunitythroughservicetoGod,theChurch,andneighbors.Thespirituallifeofthestudentsisandmustbeaparamountconcernofourpastor,principal, faculty/staff, and school parents. Since parents are the primary teachers of theirchildren, theeffortsof studentsand staff shouldbe supportedathomeby familyprayerandSundayworship.
Students in second grade prepare to receive the Sacraments of First Penance and First HolyCommunion. InordertoreceivethesesacramentsastudentmustbeabapGzedCatholicandthebapGsmalcerGficatemustbeonfileintheschooloffice.TheparentsorguardiansmustalsoaOendthepreparaGonsessions.
Students in the eighth grade prepare to receive the Sacrament of ConfirmaGon. In order toreceive this sacrament, the studentmusthave received the sacramentsofBapGsm,Penance,andFirstHolyCommunion.TheparentsorguardiansmustalsoaOendthepreparaGonsession.
Religionistaughteverydayineverygrade.
Intellectual:• EducaGon in the core subjects of English, language arts, mathemaGcs, social studies,
science • Developmentof21stCenturySkills:problemidenGficaGon,problemsolving,linearlogic,
collaboraGonandinnovaGon• EducaGoninphysicaleducaGon,art,music,technology,andSpanish• ExpectaGonofqualityworkandachievingexcellence
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• Avarietyoflearningstrategiesandlifeskills• IntegratedknowledgeandapplyingmulG-disciplinaryapproachestoexplainingconcepts• DevelopmentofstrongoralandwriOenskills
Aesthecc/Cultural:• DevelopasenseofwonderandanappreciaGonforbeautyandthearts• ExperienceandparGcipateinculturalandarGsGcevents• Develop understanding of how to parGcipate in a mulGcultural world grounded in
Catholicsocialandmoralteaching
Physical/Emoconal/Social:• DevelopmentandpreservaGonofgoodspiritual,physicalandmentalhealth• AcquisiGonofskillsfordealingconstrucGvelywiththetensions inherent inchangeand
adaptaGon• Developmentofinterpersonalskillsandconflictmanagement• Development of a sense of responsibility for oneself and for our local and world
community• DevelopmentofasenseofresponsibilityforworldwidesocialjusGce
21stCenturySkillsfromPreschool-8thgradeare:• ProblemIdenGficaGon• ProblemSolving• LinearLogic• CollaboraGon• InnovaGon
Preschool-Pre-Kindergarten:Anemphasisisgiventopreparingstudentstobesuccessfulinourprimarygrades(K-2).Studentsexploreliteracy,numeracy,schoolsocializaGon,andGod’s love.Wewantstudenttodevelopalifelongloveoflearningaswellasdevelopingthedesiretoserveothers.
PrimaryGrades(K-2):AstrongemphasisisgiventodevelopingmasteryoffundamentalskillsinEnglish language, literacy, numeracy andmath, aswell as success as a lifelong learner.Othersubjects(e.g.socialstudies,science,art,music,Spanish,physicaleducaGon,computer,library)arepresented inways that contribute to the social aspects of the child’s growth in the earlyyearsofdevelopmentandeducaGon.Strongemphasisisplacedongivingservicetothefamilycommunity
Elementary (3rd – 4th): These years are the closest to the “standard” elementary classes wehave. Catholic educaGon, especially in Utah, has always gone above a beyond the standardaround it. Develop age appropriatemastery of science,math, English language arts,with anemphasisinwriGngandreading.Othersubjects(e.g.socialstudies,science,art,music,Spanish,physical educaGon, computer, library) are presented in ways that contribute to the socialaspectsofthechild’sgrowthintheearlyyearsofdevelopmentandeducaGon.EmphasisisgainplacedonservicetothefamilyalongwiththeconnecGontotheschoolcommunity.
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A Year of Transicon (5th): A full year of transiGon from elementary to middle schoolexpectaGons. Parentsalsoreceiveextrasupportasthis isalsoatransiGonalyearforthemastheirchildbeginsadolescence.Servicetofamilyandschoolareemphasized.
MiddleSchool(6,7,8): Thepurposeistopreparestudentstobeleadersatouracademicallyrigorous high schools. Students develop skills and knowledge to succeed in high school thruinstrucGon inmath, science, social studies, and English language arts.Other subjects includelibrary, art, computer,music, physical educaGon, and Spanish. An emphasis is also placed ondeveloping important life skills including: self-reliance, study-skills and accountability. Thecurriculum in the 5th through 8th grades is departmentalized for English language arts,MathemaGcs,Science,andSocialStudies.StudentshavetheopportunitytoreceiveinstrucGonfrom different teachers who have specific training in and passion for these very importantsubjects.Studentsengage inservice to familyandschoolwhile introducing theconnecGontothelargercommunitywelivein.
DAILYSCHOOLSCHEDULE7:00-8:00 ExtendedDayProgram(EDP)–Nostudentshouldarrivepriorto7:45unlesspart
ofEDP(a$5.00feeperdayperchildischarged).8:00 StudentscanentertheGym8:15 Start of the school day. Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and announcements as a
school in the gym (Students arriving aJer this Gmeneed a tardy slip from theoffice).
11:10-11:30 RecessforGradesKindergartenand111:30-11:50 LunchforGradesKindergartenand111:30-11:50 RecessforGrades2,3and411:50-12:10 LunchforGrades2,3and411:50-12:10 RecessforGrades5,6,7and812:10-12:30 LunchforGrades5,6,7and81:00 DismissalonallFridays3:30 DismissalonMondaythroughThursday3:30-6:00 ExtendedDayProgram(EDP)
DISCIPLINEPOLICYAt Saint Andrew Catholic School, each student is a unique individual with unique personal,social, and educaGonal needs. As a result, every disciplinary situaGon is unique in nature.Consequences formisbehavior provide the best learning valuewhenmatched to the uniquestudentandtheuniquesituaGon. TheoddsforchildrenlearningfromtheirmistakesincreasedramaGcally when children see a reasonable connecGon between their behavior and theresulGngconsequences.
Discipline takes place in a ChrisGan environment, in which the rights and responsibiliGes ofstudentsandteachersarerecognized.Thestaffdedicatesitselftofollowingasetofcorebeliefsthatprovideaguidefordealingwithstudentdiscipline. ThesecorebeliefsguideouraOemptsto individualize disciplinary procedures and to help students see reasonable connecGonsbetweentheirbehaviorandtheresulGngconsequences. Sincethesecorebeliefsprovidethe
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guidinglightforourprofessionaldecisions,thestaffencouragesparentstobringconcernsandquesGonstousintheeventthatweoperateinwaysthatappeartobeinconsistentwiththesecorebeliefs.
Atthemostfundamentallevel,thedisciplinepolicyisguidedbytheruleofrespect.AcGonsandwordsthatarerespecuulareencouragedandadmired.Thosethataredisrespecuularetobeavoided.Whenindoubt,askthequesGon,“Wasitrespecuul?”Iftheansweris“yes”,domoreofit.Iftheansweris“no”,stopdoingit.
SaintAndrewCatholicSchoolStaffCoreBeliefsThe following list of core beliefs outlines the professional acGons and awtudes of all staffmembersinthisschool.
1. Every aOempt will be made to maintain the dignity and self-respect of both thestudentandtheteacher.
2. Studentswillbeguidedandexpectedtosolvetheirproblems,ortheonestheycreate,withoutcreaGngproblemsforanyoneelse.
3. Students will be given opportuniGes to make decisions and live with theconsequences,whethertheyaregoodorbad.
4. Misbehavior will be handled with natural or logical consequences instead ofpunishment,wheneverpossible.
5. Misbehavior will be viewed as an opportunity for individual problem solving andpreparaGonfortherealworldasopposedtoapersonalaOackonschoolorstaff.
6. Studentsareencouragedtorequesta“dueprocesshearing”wheneverconsequencesappeartobeunfair.
7. School problems will be handled by school personnel following the policies of theDioceseofSaltLakeCity.CriminalacGvitywillbereferredtotheproperauthoriGes.
Tohelpthechild,parentsshould:• Recognizethattheteachertakestheplaceoftheparentwhilethechildisinschooland
teachthechildtorespecttheteacheraccordingly.
• Teachthechildrespectforlaw,authority,therightsofothers,andforprivateandpublicproperty.
• Show an interest in school by aOending school funcGons and by taking part in PTGmeeGngs,fund-raisingprojects,andotherschoolrelatedacGviGes.
• StresstheimportanceofschoolworkbyhavingadesignatedplacetodohomeworkandthesuppliesandGmenecessarytocompleteassignments.
• Teach the child to be tolerant of teachers and classmates whose way of life may bedifferentfromtheirown.
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• Be familiarwith school rules and encourage the student to complywith themand tocooperatewiththeschool.
Close communicaGon between teachers and parents enhances performance and promotesdesirablebehavior.Schoolpolicieswillbecommunicatedtothestudents.
A.BehaviorsresulGnginimmediateconsequencesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:• Hiwng/kicking/fighGng
• Useofillegalsubstancesincludingbutnotlimitedtoillegaldrugs,tobacco,e-cigs,vapingdevices
• Improperlanguage
• Disrespecttopersonsorproperty
• Inappropriateuseofsocialmedia(cyberbullying,harassingphonecalls/textmessages,posGngderogatorycommentsaboutothers,etc.)
ClosecommunicaGonbetweenparentsandteacherswillbenefitthechildaswellastherestoftheclass.Teacherswillguidestudentsinusingproblemsolvingstrategies. Whenappropriate,parentswillbenoGfiedas tohowtheycansupport thesoluGonsput forthby theirchildandagreedtobytheteacher.
StudentsmaybeplacedonprobaGonbytheschooladministraGonaJerasingleseriousacGonor aJer having served repeated detenGons or suspensions. The principal or designee mayrequirespecializedprofessionalcareforstudentsasacondiGonforconGnuedenrollment.ThisisatthediscreGonoftheprincipal inaccordancewith localdiocesanpolicy. If,aprobaGonarystudentconGnuestodemonstrateinappropriatebehavior,he/shemaybeaskedtowithdraw.Ifa student’s behavior or awtude is detrimental to his/her welfare or to others, probaGon,suspension, or expulsion are opGons. The principal is the first authority in these maOers.DecisionsaremadeinconsultaGonwiththepastorandsuperintendent.
B.Thefollowingbehaviordoesnotcontributetoasafe,respecuul,ChrisGanenvironmentandwillnotbetolerated:
• Causingphysicalharm(fighGng,biGng, throwingobjects,usingordistribuGngdrugsorillegalsubstances,weapons,etc.)
• Causingpsychologicalharm(inGmidaGon,threats,pornographicmaterials,etc.)
• Usingatoneorgestureofdisrespectthatisabusive(profanity,harassment,etc.)
• Showingdisrespectforproperty(vandalism,theJ,etc.)
• DemonstraGngirresponsiblebehavior(repeatedviolaGonsoforunwillingnesstofollowschoolrules,etc.)
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• FailingtofollowdirecGonofadultstaffmember
• Beingdishonest(lying,cheaGng,forgingofficialsignatures,plagiarismetc.)
• DisrupGng the class while in session,misbehaving atMass, in classrooms, restrooms,halls,orassemblies
• Habituallackofeffortleadingtofailureinclassroomwork
LE(LearningExperience)Group(Grades5-8only)
Astudentthatearns3ormorenegaGveSACScardsignaturesinaweekofschoolreceivesa45-minutemandatory LE Group on Friday aJernoon immediately following the dismissal bell at1:00pm.DuringthisGmethestudentwillreflectonthereasonsforthenegaGvesignaturesandcompleteanyassignedtasks.ParentswillbenoGfiedoftheassignedLEGrouppriorto1:00pmonFriday.Thepurposeofthisistocreatealevelofaccountability,foreachstudent,inregardtotheirownacademicandsocialdevelopment.Grades5through8representagegroupswherecrucialcauseandeffectexperiencescanshapefuturebehaviorandleadtohealthy,thoughuulandresponsibledecision-making.TheseexperiencesfollowstudentsastheyenterhighschoolandinsGtuGonsofhighereducaGonandcontributetothelifelonghabitsofsuccessfuladults.
ReasonsforanegaGvesignatureincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:
- Breaking of any school rules pertaining to personal devices, dress code or behaviorexpectaGons.
- Failingtocompleteandturninwork/assignments
- Beingunpreparedforclass
- Unexcusedtardy
- AnypointsbulletedaboveunderAand/orB
Suspension/Expulsion
C.Somebehaviorsaremoreseriousandcanresult in immediatesuspensionorexpulsionandmaynecessitatenoGfyingtheauthoriGes.Examplesofthesebehaviorsare:
• Usinglanguageorbehaviorwhichisimmoral,profane,vulgar,orobscene
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• Possession,use,orsaleofanyformoftobacco,e-cigs/vapingdevices,alcohol,ordrugsonschool,church,oradjacentpropertyusedbytheschool
• Threateningateacheroranyotherperson
• Possessionoforusingfireworksorotherexplosives
• IniGaGngorparGcipaGnginafight
• Leavingclassortheschoolcampuswithoutpermission
• Possessionofknivesorotherweapons/instruments,matches,orpornographicmaterials
ThreattoSchoolSafetyAnystudentwhoacts insuchawayastothreatenhis/heroranyotherperson’ssafety intheschoolbuildingorisinpossessionof,orbringsontoschoolproperty,anyarGcleorsubstance*thatmayendangerhim/herself or anyotherperson in the schoolbuildingwill be suspendedimmediatelyandmaybesubjecttoexpulsion.
Theprincipalordesignateretainstherighttosearchastudent’spersonand/orpossessionsandseizepossessionswheneverthereisreasonablesuspicioninaccordancewithdiocesanpolicy
*Note:Inthispolicyanunsafesubstanceincludesbutisnotlimitedto:anynarcoGc,tobacco,e-cig or vaping system, alcohol, or other drugs, or any objects such as knives, guns, laserpointers,etc.thatcouldcauseharmtostudents.AcGonsmaybereportedtolawenforcement.
HarassmentofStudentsSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolrecognizesthatharassmentofanykindhasanegaGveeffectonindividuals and the environment. Statements will be taken seriously and invesGgated by theprincipal or designee. Students who are isolated, inGmidated, and fearful cannot give theireducaGonthesingle-mindedaOenGonneededforsuccess. Harassmentcanalsoleadtomoreseriousviolence.EverystudenthastherighttoaneducaGonandtobesafeatschool.
DuetotheChrisGanclimateandCatholiccultureatSaintAndrewCatholicSchool,harassmentof any kind will not be tolerated and will be invesGgated. Immediate and appropriatedisciplinary acGonwill be takenwhenever it is determined that a violaGon of this policy hastakenplace.IntervenGonandconsequenceswillbegivenaccordingtothenatureandseverityoftheincident(s)orsituaGon(s).Studentprivacy isalwaysparamount.Assuch,anyacGonsorconsequencesdeterminedtobeappropriatewillnotbedisclosedtoanyoneotherthantothestudent’simmediatefamilywhoisreceivingconsequences.AggrievedparGes/studentsarenotenGtledtothisinformaGon.
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DRESSCODEPOLICYAtSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolstudentsshallbedressedappropriatelyatallGmes. Studentsare required to be in complete uniform every day. ExcepGons are special occasions: DenimDollar Days, official meeGng days for Brownies, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts,student’sbirthdayandotherspecifieddressdowndays.Pleaseensurethatyourchildmaintainsaneat,cleanandwell-groomedappearanceandcomesinthecompleteschooluniform. If,foranyreason,yourchildisnotwearingtheschooluniform,pleasesendawriOenexplanaGontotheteacher.
AtSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolwetakeprideintheappearanceofourstudents.Webelieveinauniformpolicyforthefollowingreasons:
1.Itallowsthestudenttofocusonacademicsratherthanondress.2.IthelpstoeliminatecompeGGonforexpensiveand/orfadclothing.3.Ithelpsthestudentwhengewngreadyforschoolinthemorning.
School is the “job”ofour students. Therefore, it is important for all individuals in the schoolcommunitytodressappropriately.Thisshowsrespectforeachotherandforone’sself.Prideinone’sappearance is important inacademicandprofessional sewngs. Thedress codewill beenforcedduringschoolhoursandwhileonschoolpropertyandmaybeenforcedforanyschoolsponsored or school related event. Interpreta(on of the dress code will be at the solediscre(onoftheprincipalordesignee.
Boys: natural(original)haircoloronly. Hairmustbeneat,clean,wellgroomed,andtrimmedonthesideandback.HairisnottoextendfurtherthantheBOTTOMOFTHECOLLARandmustbeoutoftheeyes. Sideburnsshouldbeneatlytrimmedandmayextendonlytothemiddleoftheear. ExtremesofanykindarenotpermiOed(i.e.Mohawks,spikedhair,etc.).EarringsmayNOTbeworn.
Girls:natural(original)haircoloronly. Hairstylemustbeworninaneatandtastefulmannerandmustbeoutoftheeyes.Earringsarelimitedtopoststyle,nohoops.Forsafetypurposes,girls are not towear bracelets or dangling earrings to school. Only religious necklaces on asmalllinkchainareallowed.Nailpolish,ifworn,mustbeeitherclearorlightpink.
Shoes: Leather dress shoes in brown, black, or navy blue, OR athleGc shoes that arepredominatelynavy,black,orwhitewithshoelacesmaybeworn. AthleGcshoescanonlybenavy,black,orwhite. Therecanbenocoloring inwithmarkers.DRESSBOOTS,SHOESWITHLIGHTS OR WHEELS, PLATFORM SHOES, SHOES WITH HEELS HIGHER THAN 2", SANDALS, orCLOGSareNOTallowed. Weather-proofbootsmaybeworn in inclementweather,butshoesshouldbebroughttowearinclass.
UniformRequirementsSaint Andrew Catholic School has an official uniform consisGng of choices. The uniform issupplied by Dennis Uniform and may not be purchased from other stores. Uniform choicesconsistofpants,skorts,skirts,shorts,orjumperforthegirlsandawhiteorbluepoloshirtand
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orOxfordforbothgirlsandboys.Theoxfordshirtmustalwaysbewornwiththesweatervestorcardigansweater.Incoolweather,onlytheofficialschoolsweatersorsweatshirtmaybeworninclass.Asolidwhiteundershirtwithnowordsorpicturesmaybewornoncolddays.Girls’socksshouldbesolidwhite,grayorbluekneehigh,crew,orankletstyle.Boysmaywearsolidcoloredcreworanklesocksthatcovertheanklein:white,grayorblue.Boys’andgirls’socksshouldnotbebelow the shoe line toappearas if there isno sock.Tightsmaybeworn in coldweather.AthleGcshoeswithanon-markingsolearerequiredforPEdays.
JacketsandsweatshirtsotherthanSaintAndrewUniformmaybeworntoandfromschoolandatrecessbutnotintheclassrooms.Onlyuniformsweatersandsweatshirtsmaybeworninside.
UniformopGonsand/orvendorsareregularlyevaluated.ChangestotheuniformpolicyareonlymadeaJercarefulconsideraGon.
Saint Andrew Catholic School Uniform Policy Revised8/10/17It is important for all students to present an appropriate appearance at all Gmes. The dressstandard applies to all students while on campus as well as designated off-campus schoolrelatedacGviGes.Theuniformpolicywillbeenforcedduringschoolhours.ParentcooperaGonregardingthefollowingpolicyisappreciatedtokeepusincompliancewithourcontract.DennisUniformisSaintAndrewCatholicSchool’sexclusiveuniformsupplier.UniformclothingMUSTBEPURCHASED fromDennis Uniform.Uniform items from other vendors are not allowed andstudentsmaybeexcludedfromschooluncltheproperuniformhasbeenpurchased.
ThefollowingitemsmustbepurchasedfromDennisUniform:
UniformItem BoysGirlsNotes
NavyBlueTwillPants 2nd-8thgradesmustwearbelt
NavyBlueTwillShorts 2nd-8thgradesmustwearbelt
NavyBlueTwillSkorts K-8thgrades(Plaidskirtisdifferentfromskort)
PlaidJumper K-4thgrades
PlaidSkirt 4th-8thgrades(Fi4edtofallattopofknee)
PeterPanBlouse–white(longorshortsleeve)
K-4thgradesmustbewornwithjumper,sweaterorsweatshirt
PoloShirt–whiteorlightblue(longorshortsleeve)
K-8thgrades
OxfordShirt–whiteorblue(longorshortsleeve)
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AddiconalRequirements:• Solidwhitet-shirt(undershirt/thermalsandundergarments)maybewornunderthe
oxfordorpoloshirtifcoveredbytheuniformshirt.• Students2ndthrough8thgradesmustwearabeltwithpantsandshorts.• AthleGcshoeswithanon-markingsolearerequiredforP.E.days.• Girl’ssocksshouldbesolidwhite,grayorbluekneehigh,crew,orankletstyle.Boysmay
wearsolidcoloredcreworanklesocksthatcovertheanklein:white,grayorblue.
2nd-8thgradesmustwearbelt.*Pre-schoolmustwearnavyboOomswithalightblueorwhitepolo.(TheseitemsdonotneedtobepurchasedthroughDennisUniformStore.)
Pre-school3andPre-K4ClassesChildreninthePre-school3andPre-K4classesmaywearnon-DennisnavyboOoms(shorts,jumpers,pants)andnon-Denniswhiteorpowderbluetop(shortorlongsleevepoloshirt).Closedtoedshoesorsneakersmustfollowthedresscodepolicyabove.Tightsmustbewornwithjumpersforgirls.Socksmustfollowthedresscodepolicyabove.Jewelryandaccessoryguidelinesarelistedabove.
KindergartenChildreninKindergartenarepermiOedtowearnon-DennisnavyboOoms(shorts,jumpers,pants).DennisSACSlogotopsmustbeworninaccordancewiththedresscodepolicyabove.Closedtoedshoesorsneakersmustfollowthedresscodepolicyabove.Tightsmustbewornwithjumpersforgirls.Socksmustfollowthedresscodepolicyabove.Jewelryandaccessoryguidelinesarelistedabove.
Non-uniformDressStudents are given the opportunity to dress in something other than their uniform, thefollowing rules apply: No short shorts, halter tops, high heels, sandals, T-shirts withinappropriate language/pictures/logos, or blue jeans (except when given permission) areallowed. All the rules for hair and make-up apply as well. On theme days students will beinstructed as to what to wear. The principal is the final judge when quesGon regardingcompliancearise.
DROPOFFANDPICKUPYourchild’ssafetyisourmainconcern.Studentsaretobedroppedoffatthefront(east)dooroftheschool(enterandleavetheparkinglotfrom11800).Atdismissal,thecarpoollinewillenterfrom11800.Studentswillbelinedupintheirclassesandtheteacherswillseethattheygetsafelyintothecars.Parentsusingthisentrancearenottoparktheircarsintheparking
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lot.Ifyouwishtogetoutofyourcar,pleaseusetheentranceon3600Westandparkyourcarinthesouthlot.ItisverydangerousforthechildrentowalkbetweenwaiGngandidlingcarstogettotheirown.Whenyouhavepickedupyourchild,pleasebeawareofotherchildrenwhenyoupullawayfromthecurb.
EMERGENCYAUTHORIZEDPICK-UPINFORMATIONIf,forsomereason,youremergencyand/orauthorizedpick-upinformaGonchangesduringtheyear,pleaserequestanewform,fillitout,andpromptlyreturnittotheoffice.ThiswillhelpustohaveourrecordscurrentandbeabletobeOerserveyourstudentincaseofanemergency.
Allchildrenwhobecomeillduringthedayshouldreporttotheschooloffice.IfthecondiGonwarrantsthatthechildbesenthome,parents/guardiansorthoselistedastheEmergencyContactswillbecontacted.Itistheresponsibilityoftheparent/guardiantomakearrangementsforthechildtogethomepromptlyandsafely.Forsafetyreasons,itisrequiredthatallstudentsbesignedoutbeforebeingremovedfromtheschoolbuilding.AnyonepickingupastudentmaybeaskedforidenGficaGon.AcopyofidenGficaGondocumentmayalsobemade.AtnoGmearestudentstouseapersonalorteacher’scellphonetocallhomeduringtheschoolday.
EXTENDED-DAYPROGRAMOurExtendedDayProgram(EDP)-beforeandaJerschoolcare,isavailablefrom7:00amto8:00amand/or3:30pmto6:00pmforanaddiGonalfee.Itisavailableforstudentsonthedaystheyareenrolledintheprogram.IfyouareinterestedinreceivingmoreinformaGonregardingEDPpleaseasktheschoolsecretaryforacopyoftheExtendedDayHandbook.Itcanalsobefoundontheschoolwebsite.
Allstudentswhoarriveatschoolbetween7:00amand8:00amand/orwhoarenotpickedupby3:45pmmaybeputintotheExtendedDayProgram.Thiswillhelpensurethesafetyofyourchild.BeforeschooltheywillreporttothegymwheretheywillbesupervisedunGltheteachersjointhemat8:15amforprayer.AJerschooltheyshouldbepickedupintheEDProomusingthesouthdoortoEDPsincetheremaynotbesomeoneintheoffice4:00.pm.
HEALTHISSUESInordertoprotectthegroupasawhole,weaskthatparentsassistusbykeepingsickchildrenat home. In the event that a child becomes sick while here the family will be noGfied andpromptpickuparrangementswillbemade. Ifachild is sick,unable toplayoutdoors,and/orunabletoparGcipateinregulardailyacGviGes,alternatearrangementsforcaremustbemade.
ChildrenwithinfecGousillnessescannotaOend.
WhenchildshouldnotaOendschool:• Fever99.9degreesandhigher:Thisincludesthenightbefore/morningofschool.There
shouldnothavea fever for24hourswithout taking fever reducingmedicaGonbeforereturningtoschool.
• Rash: Unexplained rash-Consult doctor. Please bring a note staGng your child is notcontagious.
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• VomiGngor/andDiarrhea:AllsymptomsshouldhavegoneandnovomiGngordiarrheafor24hoursbeforereturn.
• StrepThroat:Consultdoctorandpleasebringanote.ChildshouldbeonanGbioGcsfor24hoursandbewithoutafeverwithoutmedicaGonforit.
• ConjuncGviGs(redeyeswithyellowdischarge)/PinkEye:Consultdoctorandpleasebringanote.Childshouldbeoneyedrops/anGbioGcsfor24hoursbeforereturn.
Achildmayreturnwhenheorshe is freefromsymptomsandno longer infecGous.ThechildshouldalsobewellenoughtoacGvelyparGcipatethroughouttheday.Inanycaseofseriousorunexplainableillness,adoctor’smedicalclearancemayberequiredpriortoadmissionbackintocare.
IfyouhaveanyquesGonsaboutwhetheryourchildshouldaOend,pleasecallbeforebringingyourchild.
Pleasebecourteousofallchildreninourprogram,andrefrainfrombringinganillchildunGl24hourshavepassedsinceany fever, vomiGng,diarrhea,oranyothercommunicable symptomshaveoccurred.
PleasecalloremailandnoGfyusofyourchild'sabsence.
HOMEWORKAtSaintAndrewCatholicSchool,homeworkisanecessarypartofyourchild’seducaGon.OJentherealobjecGveofahomeworkassignmentmightbedeeperthan justwhat isstated inthedirecGons. Homework is assigned to reinforcematerial that has already been taught and tofosterhabitsofindependentstudy. ParentsshouldtakeanacGveinterestinthechild’sday-to-dayprogressandshouldprovidesuitablecondiGonsforhomestudy.
WefullysupportthatGmeaJerschoolshouldberichwithfamilyacGviGes.Teacherscarefullyconsiderthehomeworkassignedtoensureitisanappropriateamountandlevelofdifficultyforthedevelopmentalstageoftheirstudents.
IfyourchildistakinganinordinateamountofGmetocompletethework,PLEASECONTACTTHETEACHER! This is vital informaGon for the teacher to gauge the progress of all students.Homework ismorethan justabout“gewngitdone”. Itprovides important informaGontoourprofessionalteachersinordertomakegooddecisionsforourstudents!
HomeworkmayconsistofassignmentsotherthanwriOenassignments.AcGviGesincludingbutnot limited to reading for book reports, studying for tests, research projects, online mathpracGce,andessaysmaybeassigned.DrillandmemorizaGon,oralreadingpracGce,andmake-upworkmissedthroughabsencesmayalsobeassignedforhomework.
One importantaspectofhomeworksuccess isthe involvementofparents intheeducaGonoftheir child, leading todeeper relaGonshipsbetweenhomeand school. Two importantparentresponsibiliGesregardinghomeworkinclude:
• Toshowaninterestinthehomeworkandtogiveguidancewhenappropriate• Toprovideahomeenvironmentconducivetostudy
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Thechildshouldbeable todoassignmentswithminimalhelpandsupervision.Sinceparentshave completed schooling, they are not expected to do the homework for their student(s).Parentsaretoassisttheirstudent(s)withhomework.Workshouldbetheproductofthechild.ConGnued serious difficulty with assignments indicates a problem, at which point parentsshouldcontacttheteacher.
Ifastudentconsistentlyneglectshomeworkassignments,theteachermightnoGfytheparentsbutusingRenWebisthebestwaytokeeptrack. Onewayparentscanhelpandbecomemoreawareoftheirchild’steacher’shomeworkproceduresisbyaOendingBack-to-SchoolNightandparent–teacherconferences.
LOSTANDFOUNDAll books, schoolbags, lunchboxes, and itemsof clothing shouldbe clearlymarkedwith thechild’sfirstandlastname,notjustwithiniGals.PursesandwalletsshouldcontainsomekindofidenGficaGon.LostandfoundarGclesaresenttotheschooloffice.Periodicallylostitemswillbedonatedtocharity.AnyarGclefoundbyastudentmustbetakentotheoffice.
LUNCHPROGRAMOur school is fortunate tobe able toprovide a hot lunchprogram.Our studentswill able toreceive a balanced hot meal daily. It provides nutriGonal, well balanced choices for thestudents. TherearemanyopGonsmadeavailableandchanges to theprogramhappen fromGmetoGme.
In accordance with the DiocesanWellness Policy, fast food lunches will not be allowed inschool. Pleasedonotbringorsend fast foodtoschool foryourchild. Our lunchprogramoffersawidevarietyoffoodchoiceseachday.Lunchesbroughtfromhomemustbe“readytoeat.”Thereisn’tamicrowaveinthekitchenforheacngupfood.
LunchRoomRulesandProceduresThefollowingaretherulesandprocedurestobefollowedintheschoollunchroom.(repeatedproblemsinthelunchroommayresultinthelossoftheprivilegeofusingthecafeteria):• FollowdirecGonsthefirstGmetheyaregiven.• Studentsmustcleantheirownluncharea.• Donotthrowfood.• Norunningorplayinginluncharea.• Talkinareasonabletoneanduserespecuullanguage.• NosodasorhighenergydrinkssuchasRedBull,Volt,Monster,etc.areallowed.• Fastfoodisnottobebroughtintothelunchroom.
MEDICALTREATMENTAt Saint Andrew Catholic School the secretary or designee in the office dispenses allmedicaGons,includinginhalers,coughdrops,etc.PropermedicalandparentconsentformsareneededinorderformedicaGontobegiven. ThemedicalauthorizaGonformcanbeobtainedthroughtheschoolofficeorviaourwebsite. ParentsmustprovidethemedicaGon. Underno
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circumstancesmayastudenthaveanytypeofmedicaGon,inhaler,ordrugssuchasaspirinandsimilarmedicaGonsontheirpersonorwithhis/herpersonalbelongings.(Studentsingrades4-8maykeepanEPIpenwiththemifparentshaveturnedintheproperpaperworktotheoffice.)
MedicalDevices
MedicallynecessaryaidesarewelcomeatSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolwithawriOendiagnosisfromalicensedmedicalprofessionalindicaGngitismedicallynecessary,theestablishmentofanindividualizedlearningplan,andateammeeGngwithstudent’steacher,parents,principalordesignate,andothersastheprincipalordesignatemaydeterminenecessarytobepresent.Medicaldevicescanincludefidgetspinnersortheotherfidgettypesdevices.
PARENTSERVICEStudies show that successful schools are those in which parents are acGvely involved. Ourparent service program allows you to demonstrate to your child how important his/hereducaGonistoyou.Itgivesyouanopportunitytomeetotherparentsanditenablestheschooltomaintaincostsbynothavingto“hireout”services.Parentsmaydonate$200.00tothehaveservicehourswaivedfortheyear.ThedonaGonmustbedonebyOctober15th.
Twoparentfamiliesareaskedtocomplete25hoursofparentservicetotheschoolandsingleparentfamiliesareaskedtocomplete20hoursofparentservicetotheschool. AllhoursmustbecompletedandreportedbythesecondFridayinMayunlessotherarrangementshavebeenmade.Youraccountwillbecharged$20.00foreachuncompletedhour.
AsaparentyouareautomaGcallyamemberofSaintAndrewSchool’sParentTeacherGroup(PTG). Your volunteer involvement in PTG providesmuch needed support to the school andhelpsyoutocompleteyour20or25hoursofservice. ThereareavarietyofopportuniGes inwhichyoucanparGcipatetocompleteyourhours.ChecktheschoolwebsiteandyourweeklywhiteenvelopeforvolunteeropportuniGes.RoomCoordinatorswillalsocontactaboutserviceopportuniGes.Volunteers have legal responsibiliGes to students, and are expected to behave the way areasonableadultwouldinthesituaGon.AVolunteerHandbookhasbeenincludedattheendofthis handbook. All regular volunteers in the school must complete the Diocesan SafeEnvironment training (www.dioslc.org) and a background check. You will be able to beginvolunteeringoncethesetwoitemsarecompletedandingoodstanding.
PARENT-TEACHERCONFERENCESAt Saint Andrew Catholic School, we believe there is a definite correlaGon between studentprogressandparent interest in thatprogress. Therefore,parent/teachercommunicaGonandconferencesarevital to thechild’seducaGon. Parent /Teacherconferencesareheld twiceayear. Inthespring,theteacherswillscheduleaconferencewiththeparentstheyneedtosee,butanyparentcanrequestaconferenceatthisGme.
PARENTVISITATIONOnceschoolhasbegun,parentsarenotpermiOedtoentertheclassroomswithforgoOenitems.Thesearetobedroppedoffattheoffice.Volunteerorvisitorpassesarerequiredofallparents
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wheneveritisnecessarytoentertheschoolhallwayorclassrooms.PassescanbeobtainedaJercheckinginatthefrontoffice.
PARTIES
Holiday-themedcelebraGonsmaytakeplaceduringthecourseoftheschoolyearatthediscreGonoftheclassroomteacherandcooperaGngroomparent.ThesecelebraGonsaretolast30minutesorless.Alltreatsortake-homeitemsshouldbedistributedwiththeawarenessofanyclassroomallergiesorsensiGviGes.
BirthdayparGes arenever held in classrooms. Pleasedonot bring treats tobedistributed inclass.SaintAndrewCatholicSchoolrequeststhatparentswhowouldliketohonortheirchildontheir birthday donate a book to the school library. A book plate will be inscribed in thestudent’s name and put on the inside cover. Please checkwith the librarian or classroomteacherforrecommendaGonsofneededbooks.
StudentsarehonoredontheirbirthdaybytheenGreschool!Atmorningprayer,studentswillbecalledforwardbytheprincipal.SheorhewillreceiveabirthdayribbonandsmallgiJ!Studentsmaywearnon-uniformawreontheirbirthday.
NoinvitaGonstobirthdayparGesmaybedistributedatschoolunlesstheywillbedistributedtothewholeclass.ContactyourroomcoordinatortofacilitateinvitaGons.Balloonsand/orflowerbouquetsarenotpermiOedinclass.Parentsarealwayswelcometoarrangeplaydates,parGes,gatheringsoutsideofschoolhours!
Thereasonforthispolicy isoutofnecessitytoprotect instrucGonalGme,medical issues,andthewishesoffellowparents.
PRAYEROurCatholicfaithisapreciousgiJthatwillbeshareddailyintheclassroom.OneaspectoftheChrisGanspirituallifeinourschoolisprayer.SeveralGmeseachdaywepausewithourstudentsto"liJupourheartsandmindstoGod." EachclassiscalledtoprayeratleastfourGmeseachday: at the beginning of the day, before and aJer lunch/recess, and at the close of the day.Alongwith formal prayers, teachers uGlize scripture and spontaneous or reflecGve prayer toenrich the prayer experience of our students. Teachers are encouraged to respond to anyspecialorextraordinaryeventsbyhavingtheirstudentspray.
Please let theprincipal of any serious illness or death in the immediate family so the schoolcommunity can lend its support through prayer.We are a close community andwewant toshareoursupportwithoneanother!
STUDENTINFORMATIONSYSTEMRenWebisastudentinformaGonsystemthatweuseforavarietyofpurposesincludingbutnotlimitedtokeepingparentsinformedoftheirstudents’progress.Parentswillreceiveapassword
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thatwillallowthemtoaccesstheirchildren’sgradesandcheckonmissingassignments. Itisawebbasedprogramandcanbeaccessedviathe Internet. There isa linkforRenWebontheschoolwebsite.Gradesareupdatedataminimumonthe1stand15thofthemonth.
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RECESSThe purpose of recess periods is to provide students with supervised mid-day breaks forphysical and mental relaxaGon. Students are expected to treat each other and their adultsupervisorswith kindness and respect, andwill be held accountable for their behavior at allGmes.Studentsaretocometoschooldressedappropriatelyfortheweather.
PlaygroundregulaGonsarepostedintheclassroomandwillbeperiodicallyreviewedwiththestudents.StudentsmustabidebytheplaygroundregulaGonsasfollow:
Outdoors• FollowdirecGonsthefirstGmetheyaregiven.• Studentsmustremainontheplaygroundduringrecess.Permissiontoenterthebuilding
mustbereceivedfromtheadultsonplaygroundduty.• Nosnowballthrowing,tacklefootball,contactsports,orslidingontheice.• Studentwillrefrainfromusinganinappropriatelanguage.• At the end of recess, students need to line up quietly at the designated area. The
teacher/playgroundmonitorwillthenpromptlyescorther/hisstudentsintoclass/lunch.IndoorsIndoorrecessduringinclementweatherissupervisedinthegymortheclassrooms.P.Eproceduresapply.Studentsmustaskpermissiontoleavetheclassroom/gymtousethebathrooms.
REPORTCARDSAttheendofeachquarter,reportcardswillbesenttotheparentsthroughthestudent’sFridayEnvelope. Kindergartenstudentsreceivereportcardsforthe2ndand4thquarters. Reportcardenvelopesneedtobesignedbytheparents/guardiansandreturnedthenextschoolday. Youmaykeepthereportcardsathome.Retencon:If,intheschool’sjudgment,astudenthasnotmasteredthenecessaryacademicskills,lackstheemoGonalmaturitytoadvancetothenextgradelevelorhasmissedmorethan10schooldaysinaquarterandnotreceivedgradesinoneormorequarters,SaintAndrewCatholicSchoolreservestherightofretenGon.TheprincipalwillmakethefinaldecisionwhenandifretenGonisinthebestinterestofastudent.Theprincipalwillconsultwithteachersandparentsinmakingthedecisiontoretain.Parentsareanintegralpartofthisprocess.WewillworktogethertodecidethebestcourseofacGontomeettheuniqueneedsofeachstudent.
SAFEENVIRONMENT&BACKGROUNDCHECKTheDioceseofSaltLakeCityhasastrictSafeEnvironmentPolicyandasaschooldedicatedtoensuringthesafetyandwell-beingofourstudents,weareboundtofollowit. Everyonewhovolunteers could establish a relaGonship with a student during the year and thereforemustcomplete the SafeEnvironmentprocess. In addiGon, everyonewhovolunteers for anoffsiteacGvity (suchaschaperoningafieldtrip)mustcompletethetrainingeven if it isonly foronetrip. InformaGononhowtocompletethistrainingcanbeobtainedontheParishorDiocesanwebsites or at the school office. Background check are done online now. Both the Safe
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Environment cerGficaGon and background check must be completed before anyone canvolunteerat theschooloraschoolsponsoredacGvity.Theprincipal is thesole judgeforwhomustcompleteSafeEnvironmentTraining.
As part of the Catholic School and Religious EducaGon Program and in accordance with theDiocesanSafeEnvironmentPolicy,theRightRela*onshipscurriculumistaughtinalltheCatholicSchoolsintheDioceseofSaltLakeCity. “Thecurriculumwasdesignedwithtwogoalsinmind:topromoteandmodelsafeenvironmentprinciplesandtohelppreventabusebyteachingourchildrenaboutrightrelaGonshipsandwhattodowhensomethingisnotright. Theprogram’sage-appropriate concepts of right relaGonships: Knowing the Rules; CommunicaGon; RespectandTrust;Boundaries;andUncondiGonalLove,Forgiveness,andReconciliaGonare integratedintoexisGngcurriculumtohelpstudentsunderstandtheprinciplesofhealthyrelaGonshipsandwhat to dowhen a relaGonship is not healthy.” The curriculum content canbe foundon theDiocesanwebsiteunderSafeEnvironment.
SCHOOLCLOSURESThe principal in consultaGon with the superintendent of schools, has the final authority todetermine school closures. InformaGon regarding school closures will be broadcast throughemail blast, website, Facebook, and TwiOer.We will also noGfy KSL Radio and TV. ContactinformaGonispulleddirectlyfromRenWebsoitisextremelyimportantfortheschooltohaveupdatedcontactinformaGon.
SICKNESSANDACCIDENTIncaseofaccidentorinjury,theschoolwillapplybasicfirstaidprocedures. Iffurthermedicalcare is necessary, the parents or contact person on the Emergency Form will be noGfiedimmediately.Therefore,itisimportantfortheschoolofficetoknowwheretoreachaparentorguardianduringtheschoolday. Currentemergencytelephonenumbers(home,work,relaGve,friend,orneighbor)shouldbeonfileintheschoolofficeatallGmes.Inanextremeemergency,911willbecalled.
DIOCESANASSESSMENTPOLICYThe purpose of theDiocesan Assessment is to providemore informaGon to our professionalteacherstoguidefaith-basedinstrcuGon.Inaccordancewithdiocesanpolicystudentsin5thand8thgradestudentstaketheACRE(AssessmentofCatechesis/ReligiousEducaGon)testinNovember.
Student progress in reading fluency is assessed three Gmes each year in grades 2-5. STARreadingandmathassessmentsareadministeredduringtheyeartotrackstudentskilllevelsandprogress. The ACT Aspire test is administered at the end of each year for summaGve datacollecGonusedtodriveinstrucGonalpracGcesatSaintAndrewCatholicSchool.
SUBSIDIARITYAt Saint AndrewCatholic School,we follow the Catholic pastoral policy of subsidiarity. Thatpolicyrealizesthe inherentbenefits inbringingyourquesGonsorconcernsfirst tothepersondirectlyinvolved. Parentsshouldalwaysbeginbyspeakingwiththeteacher. Theproperchain
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of command is teacher→principal→pastor→ superintendent. This processwill promoteunderstanding,effecGvecommunicaGon,andaspiritofreconciliaGon.
TERMINATIONOFENROLLMENTExpulsionSaintAndrewCatholicSchooldoesallwithin itspower toassure its students the right to justandfairtreatmentasbefitsaChrisGaninsGtuGon.SomeGmes,inspiteofallthatisdonebytheschoolpersonneltoguideandworkwithstudents,theirconGnuedpresenceintheschoolmaybe deemed detrimental to their own welfare or the welfare of others. The expulsion ofstudents will be considered when, in the esGmaGon of the principal, all other means ofcorrecGonfailtochangeunacceptableconduct. Expulsionmayalsoresultfromasinglemajordisciplinary infracGon.Theprincipal retainsdiscreGon indecidingsuchmaOers. TheprincipalmayexpelorsuspendstudentsforconductinsideoroutsideofschoolthatisdamagingtothereputaGonoftheschool. UlGmately,expulsionistheresultofastudent’sorfamily’srefusaltoacceptthehelpofferedbytheschool.InaccordancewithdiocesanpolicyanydecisiontoexpelwillbedoneinconsultaGonwiththepastorandsuperintendent.Principal’sdecisionisfinal.
TEXTBOOKSStudentshavefullresponsibilityforthecareoftextbooksissuedtothem.AlltextbooksmustbekeptneatlycoveredandaretobehandledwithcareatallGmes.Studentsaretousebackpacksto carry books to and from school. Textbooks should be kept free of ink or pencil marks;answerstoproblems,quizzes,ortestsshouldNEVERbewriOenintextbooks. Ifatextbookislostordamaged,thestudentwillbeexpectedtopayforitsreplacement.
TRANSFERStudentstransferringtoSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolforadmissiontoGrades1-8willneedtoapplyforadmission.
A studentwho iswithdrawing from Saint Andrew Catholic Schoolmust return all books andschoolpropertybeforerecordswillbereleased.AllfinancialobligaGonsmustbemetaswell.
NoGficaGon is required prior to transfer from Saint Andrew Catholic School so thatwe havesufficientGmetopreparethepaperwork. Studentrecordswillbesentdirectlytothereceivingschool upon request from that school. InformaGon for transfer can only be released aJer allfinancialobligaGonstoSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolaremet.
TUITIONPOLICYTuiGon for Saint Andrew Catholic School is handled through the FACT TuiGon ManagementCompany.TuiGonispaidthrough12automaGcwithdrawalsfromacheckingorsavingsaccount(beginning in June and ending inMay).Unsuccessful paymentwithdrawalswill be subject toservicechargesfromFACTandpossiblyfromyourbankaswell.
Familieswithunusualhardshipsduringtheyearshouldmakeanappointmentwiththeprincipalatleastaweekbeforetheirscheduledwithdrawaldatetoavoidfinancecharges.TheprincipalismorethanwillingtoworkwithfinancialsituaGonsbut familiesmustbewillingtocontact the
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principalandworkwiththeschooltomeettheirfinancialobligaGons.
ParentswhodonotwishtouseautomaGcwithdrawalmaypaythetuiGoninfullbeforethefirstdayofschool.
VISITORPERMITSAtSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolallvisitorsmust,uponarrival, reporttotheschoolofficeandwearavisiblepass. Thishelps toensure thesafetyofourstudents.Noone isallowedtogodirectly any part of the building without first checking in with the office. The security ofstudentsistakenveryseriously.
WELLNESSPOLICYSaintAndrewCatholicSchooladherestotheWellnessPolicyoftheDioceseofSaltLakeCityasoutlinedinDiocesanPolicy#5130. InaddiGon,regularhealth,asbestos,andsafetyinspecGonsarecarriedoutperiodically.
ASBESTOSDISCLAIMERSaint Andrew Catholic School has been constructed with materials that do not containasbestos.AleoerfromthearchitecthasbeensenttotheStateDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality,DivisionofAirQuality, Salt LakeCity,Utah. Copiesof this leoerareonfile in theschoolofficeandattheCatholicSchoolsOffice,DioceseofSaltLakeCity,27CSTREET,SALTLAKECITY,UTAH.
CONCLUSIONThispolicyhandbookislimitedincontent. EmphasishasbeenplacedonthosethingsthataredeemedmostperGnentandbeneficialtothestudents,parents,andpersonnelofSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolatthepresentGme.
TheprincipalhastherighttoamendthehandbookatanyGmeduringtheschoolyear. ParentsandstudentswillbegivenpromptnoGficaGonofsuchchanges.
Itwouldbe impossible toanGcipateallproblemsthatmayarise in the future. Anything thatdistractsfromordisruptsthespirit,educaGon,philosophy,ordignityofSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolwillbeheldtobeunacceptableeventhoughnotexplicitlysetforthinthesepolicies.
You will not find every possible situaGon concerning proper behavior menGoned in theseguidelines.QuesGonswillarisethatarenotcoveredhereorspecialcircumstancesmayjusGfyacourseofacGoninconsistentwiththoselistedinthishandbook.Inanycase,theprincipaland/orpastorhavethefinaldecisioninallma<erspertainingtotheschool.
We are so happy to have you as part of the Saint Andrew Catholic School family. We lookforward to serving you and your student(s) and to another incredible year of spiritual,intellectual,andemoGonaldevelopmentforourwonderfulstudents!
Letuscon*nuetoencourage,support,andaffirmoneanotheraswe
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endeavortoheedGod’scallto“Letthechildrencometome.”
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PARENTVOLUNTEERHANDBOOK
WelcometoSaintAndrewCatholicSchool!Wearethankfulthatyouhavemadethedecisiontovolunteeryourservicestoourstudents.Withthesupportofvolunteerslikeyourself,theopportunitytomeettheindividualneedsofeachchildissignificantlyincreased.
ThestaffatSaintAndrewencouragesparents/guardiansandothermembersofthecommunitytosharetheirabiliGesandGmewithourstudents.VolunteersinourschoolenhancetheeducaGonalprogramandforGfyourschool’srelaGonshipwithbusinesses,homes,privateinsGtuGonsandpublicagencies.TheeducaGonoftoday’syouthtakesanenGrecommunity.Devotedmembersofourcommunitybringnewresourcesandenergiesintoourschools.SchoolsfromallaroundourcountryaredrawingsupportfromtheircommuniGesthroughtheeffortsofvolunteerswhoworkinourschools,becomecareermentors,contributegoodsandsupplies,andthosethatsupportourschoolsfinanciallythroughendowmentsandgrants.
ThishandbookisdesignedtoprovideyouwithpracGcalinformaGonthatwillassistyouinyourvolunteerplacement.ItisourgoalthattheGmeyouspendwithourstudentsisworthwhileforyouaswellasforthestudents.IfyouhaveanyquesGonsthathavenotbeenaddressedinthishandbook,pleasefeelfreetocalltheschoolofficeorseekoutamemberofourexcellentschoolPTG.
Onceagain,thankyouforhelpingmakeadifferenceinthelivesofthestudentsatSaintAndrewCatholicSchool.
Sincerely,
ErinCarrabba,Ed.MAPrincipal
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GOALS
• ToprovideindividualizededucaGonalassistancetostudents.• Toenrichchildren’sexperiencesthroughacGviGes,resources,andthegiJofyourGme.• Toassistteachers,thusprovidingmoreGmeforinstrucGon.• TocontributetoamoreinformedcommunitywhichacGvelysupportstheschool
program.• TomodeltheimportanceofschoolandeducaGonforyourchildandallchildren.
SUGGESTIONSFORSTARTINGYOURVOLUNTEEREXPERIENCE
ThefollowingaresuggesGonsthatwillprovehelpfulindevelopingasuccessfulpartnershipwithourstudentsandteachers:
• Meetwiththeteacherorstaffmemberbeforeyoustart• Goover“IniGalchecklist”• AskquesGonsoftheteacherifyouareunclearaboutsomething• KeepcommunicaGonopen
• Knowtheschoolgrounds• KnowthelocaGonandphonenumberoftheschooloffice801-253-6000.• KnowthelocaGonofimportantroomssuchasthelibrary,cafeteria,office,bathrooms,
etc.• Findoutwheretopar
• Ifyouarevolunteeringinaclassroom,spendsomeGmeobservingtheclass• BecomefamiliarwithclassroomproceduresandrouGnes• IdenGfythelocaGonofsuppliesintheclassroom
• EstablishposiGverelaGonshipwiththestudents• Befriendly;letthemknowyouaregladtobethere!• Beencouragingtothestudents
WHENWORKINGWITHANINDIVIDUALSTUDENT
• Letthestudentknowthatyoucareabouthis/herthoughtsandideas• Acceptthestudentforwhoheorsheis…don’ttrytomakethemintosomethingtheyare
not• Beencouraging• Recognizeandpraiseeffortaswellasresults
WHENWORKINGWITHAGROUPOFSTUDENTS(SMALLORLARGEGROUPS)
• Findoutspecificallywhattheteacherwantsyoutoworkon• Indicatetothechildrenhowyoushouldbeaddressed.Theteachermayhave
preferencesinthisarea
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• DiscusswiththeteacheraheadofGmewhatclassroommanagementtechniquesyoushouldbeusing(ifthereisaneedfordiscipline,findouthowtheteacherwantstohandlethis)
• Encourageallthestudentsyouworkwith,notjusttheoneswiththecorrectanswer• Giveeachstudenttheopportunitytoanswer…don’tallowotherstudentstojumpinand
answer• LetthechildrenandyourselfenjoytheGmeyouspendtogether!
LEARNINGSTYLESNoneofuslearninthesameway.Yourlearningstyleisthewayyoulearnbest.Mostpeopleuseallormostoftheirsenseswhenlearning.However,onesensegenerallydominates.HerearesomedescripGonsandsuggesGonsthatmaybehelpfulwhenworkingwithstudents:
AuditoryLearners• TheylearnbestthroughverbaldemonstraGons• TheyprefertotalkaboutasituaGonandenjoylisteningtothemselvestalk• ReadinstrucGonsaloudtotheselearners• HavethemrepeatinstrucGonstoyou• Ifthestudentishavingdifficultyunderstanding,rephraseinstrucGons
VisualLearners• Theylearnbestbyobserving• TheyprefertowatchdemonstraGons• Theyliketowrite,doodle,andstudytheirenvironment• KeepacopyofthewriOeninstrucGons,charts,etc.infrontoftheselearners• Usevisualcuesforreferences(maps,charts,pictures)• Tryhavingstudentsdraworwriteproblemsonpaper• Encouragestudentstouseahomeworknotebooktorememberassignments
Tac(leLearners• Theylearnbestbydoing• Theyrememberbestbywhattheydid,notbywhattheysaworheard• Theyneedmanybreakswhenstudyingandareeasilydistractedwhentheyarenotable
tomove• HavestudentsusemanipulaGveswhenpossible,suchasmoneyorblockswithmath
problems
CHARACTERISTICSOFCHILDRENAGES5-8YEARS
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PhysicalCharacteris(cs• Fullofenergy• Tireeasily• AwareofphysicallimitaGons• Increasingfinemotorskills(usingscissors,wriGng,etc.)• Proudofaccomplishments
SelfImage• Selfimagebasedmostlyonwhattheythinkothersthinkofthem• Proudoftheirownaccomplishments• Eagertopleaseadultstheyadmire• Becomingmoreindependentofhomeandparents• ThrivefromposiGvereinforcementaboutspecificthings
Rela(onships• MaybeawareoftheoppositegenderbutunsureofrelaGonship;teasingoJendenotes
aOracGontooppositesex• Interestedincurrentevents• IncreasedskillsinreadingandexpressingideasinwriGng• Learningtothinkabstractly• OJentrytobeperfecGonistswhichcanresultinfrustraGon
CONFIDENTIALITYYouwillbeservinginauniquecapacitywithourstudents.SomeGmesstudentssharethingswithavolunteerthattheyhavenotsharedwithanyoneelse.ThisinformaGonmaybeaboutprivatefamilymaOers,orinformaGonaboutthemselvesthattheyareentrusGngtoyou.ItisveryimportanttotheintegrityofyourworkwithstudentsthatyoudonotsharethisinformaGonwithothers.IfyoufeelitisimportantthatanotherpersonhavethisinformaGon,pleasetalktotheteacherortheprincipal.
TheremayalsobeaGmewhenastudentsharessomethingwithyouthatcausesyousomeconcern,suchasconcernabouttheirpersonalsafety.Ifthisshouldbethecase,pleaseimmediatelycontacttheclassroomteacherorprincipal.ThatpersonwillknowtheproperproceduretodealwiththissituaGon.
Mostpeopledonotwantanyonesayinganythingabouttheirchild.Pleaserespectstudentandparentrights.Ifanythinghappensintheclassroom,itistheteacher’sresponsibilitytocontacttheparent.
Pleaserememberthatvolunteeringtoworkintheclassroomisaprivilege–notaright.ViolaGonsofconfidenGalitymaycauseschoolauthoriGestosuspendthatprivilege.
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EXPECTATIONSOFPARENTVOLUNTEERSAllvolunteersmustcompletetheDiocesanSafeEnvironmentProgramandbackgroundcheckinordertobeallowedtoworkwithstudents.
1. Pleasedressappropriatelyforworkingwithchildren.2. Volunteersmaynot“discipline”anotherparent’sstudent.
a. Ifasitua*onoccursbetweentwochildrenwhileathome,pleasetalkwiththeparentorchildwhileathome.Rulesforadultsarequitedifferentwhenonschoolgrounds.
b. Ifasitua*onbetweentwochildrenoccursatschool–whetheritinvolvesyourchildorotherchildren,pleaseno*fytheteacherandlettheschoolofficialstakecareofthediscipline.
3. Ifyoucannotmakethepre-arranged*me,pleaselettheschoolknowassoonaspossiblesoplanscanbechanged.
4. Pleasedonotjustdropintoofferhelpunlesstheteacherneedsyourhelpandisawarethatyouwillbecomingin.Allvolunteeringshouldbepre-arrangedwiththeteacher.Lessonplansarecommonlywri4enaroundvolunteer’savailability.Teacherswillnothave*metoputtogetherworkforyoutodowithoutno*ce.
5. Parentsshouldnotofferridestostudentsunlesstheyhavepriorarrangementswiththatstudent’sparentsandtheparent/guardianofthechildhasno*fiedtheschool.
6. Cellphonesshouldbeoffwhileinschool.Ifyoumustmakeortakeacall,pleasedosobeforeyouarriveora]eryouleaveschool.Talkingonthephoneisverydistrac*ngtostudents,facultyandstaffthatareworkingandtryingtoconcentrate.
7. ParentVolunteersmustmakeotherarrangementsforsiblingsand/orotherchildrenwhilevolunteeringintheclassroom.Youngerchildrenandoldersiblingsaredistrac*ngtotheeduca*onalenvironment.
INITIALVOLUNTEERCHECKLISTWhenyoubeginyourvolunteerexperience,pleasediscussthefollowingwiththeteacher:
• Signinginandoutofthebuildingandwearingavolunteerbadge• Yourschedule• School-widerulesandwhichonesapplytoadultsaswellasstudents• Theteacher’sclassroompolicies,proceduresandrules,aswellashis/hermanagement
system,methodsofreinforcingstudents,andemergencyprocedures• WhatyourspecificduGeswillbe,materialsyoushoulduse,andstrategiestousewhen
workingwithstudents• Howandwhentocontacttheteacher/staffmemberregardingachangeinyour
schedule,etc.• AlternateplansfordayswhentheteacherisabsentandasubsGtuteisinchargeofthe
class• Howthestudentswillrefertoyou(Ms.,Dr.,Mrs.,Mr.,etc.)• Proceduresfortakingstudentsoutoftheclassroomforindividualwork,ifapplicable• Yourspecialinterests,talents,andskills• ConfirmscheduledschoolholidaysandidenGfyanypre-plannedfieldtripsthatfallon
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PleasehelpusstaywithinoursupplybudgetbypracGcingeconomyandeliminaGngwastewithmaterialsavailableintheclassroomandoffice.Allmaterialscomeoutofourschoolbudget.
RESTROOMSRestroomsforvolunteersareavailableintheoffice.Forsecurityreasons,adultsareaskednottousestudentrestrooms.
PTGFLIERS/CORRESPONDENCETOGOHOMEWITHSTUDENTSWhensendinganytypeofcorrespondencetogohomewiththeparents,pleasefollowthesethreeveryimportantrules:
1. Theprincipalmustapproveallcorrespondence,nomaOerhowsmall.Pleasekeepthisinmindwhenyouhaveadeadline.GiveyourselfenoughGmetohaveitapproved.TheremaybechangesorcorrecGonsneeded,anditmaytakeacoupleofdaysbeforeitcanbereviewed.
2. Pleasedeliverflierstotheofficestaffwhowilldistributethem.Itwouldbehelpfulifyouwouldcountandlabelthemforeveryclass.Besuretoprovideenoughcopiesforeachteacherandstudent.
3. Fliersshouldnotbetakentoindividualclassrooms.
VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIESATSAINTANDREWCATHOLICSCHOOLWorkingintheclassrooms(Musthavepriorcommunicaconwithteacher)
Cafeteria/RecessDutyLiteracyPrograms
ServingonaschoolcommioeeParent/TeacherGroup(PTG)
SchoolboardFieldTripChaperone
SchoolDanceChaperone
TherearemanyopportunicesforparentstobeinvolvedinatSt.Andrew.OurwonderfulParent/TeacherGroup(PTG)isalwayslookingforvolunteerstohelpplanand/orrunprograms.ThereisawiderangeofinvolvementinPTGwithsomethingforeveryone.Checktheschoolcalendarformeecngcmesanddates.
Classroomvolunteersarealwayswelcome.Ifyouhavesomeonewhowouldliketoshareinaspecialproject,orbearegularfaceinaclassroom,pleaseaskthemtoscheduleacmewithyourclassroomteacherortheprincipal.Wheneveranyonevolunteersoncampus,theyneedtosigninatthefrontdeskandwearavolunteerbadge.Pleaseremembertosilenceallcellphones.
PLEASESIGNANDRETURNTHELOWERPORTIONOFTHISPAGETOTHESCHOOLOFFICEORYOURCHILD’STEACHER
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SaintAndrewCatholicSchool
Ihavereadandunderstandtheexpectaconsandconfidencalityofpresenceintheclassroom.Iunderstandthatifconfidencalityorexpectaconsareviolated,ImaynotbeabletoconcnuetooffermycmeasavolunteerforSaintAndrewCatholicSchool.
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