Holy Trinity Catholic School REGISTRATION & GUIDEBOOK
MISSION STATEMENT CONTENTS Page Item 1 Mission Statement “The Parish Communities 2 Frequently Asked Questions/Staff Roster of Holy Trinity and St. Stephen 3-4 Application and Pre-Registration forms 5 2017-2018 Program Costs & Tuition support the Vision, Mission and Values 6 Tuition Assistance Information 7-8 Holy Trinity Profile of Catholic Education. 9 Curriculum and Common Core Details 10 Guide to Iowa Testing Program 11-12 Faith Formation; Sacramental Preparation At Holy Trinity Catholic School, 13-14 Dress Code Details 15 Extracurricular; Accelerated Reader; we emphasize: Sports Lunch Program; (General) Supply List; 16 Catholic Christian Faith Formation, Academic Technology Resources Achievement and Please use information (below) to obtain further Character Development. information, schedule a tour, or arrange for a student to spend part of a day with us (“Shadow Visit”)!
We encourage collaboration in learning between students, parents, caregivers, faculty and staff.” (Adopted 2014) Holy Trinity Catholic School 504 Fountains Parkway Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Phone (618) 628-7395 Fax (618) 628-1570 Shared Ministry of E-mail: [email protected] Holy Trinity ~ St. Stephen Web: www:holytrinityedu.org -1- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Who are the staff members? Administrative Name What is current enrollment & class Pastor Fr. Ray Schultz size? Principal Mike Oslance Holy Trinity has about 265 students in ten different Administrative Directort Krista Breakfield grade levels. (PK, K, and Grades 1-8). That translates to about 26 per grade Health Professional Meagan VandeRiet Maintenance Manager Mark Hamilton What are your class size policy Advancement Director Renee Sherfy guidelines? Annual Fund Director Sara Pajares A classroom cannot have more than 30 students Director of Athletics Craig Laskowski (unless a serious pastoral reason would exist). Director/Athletic Scheduling Tim Fritz In PK, more aides are added as the number increases. We have 2 rooms for use and could Teachers / Staff Name have as many as 4 aides. Pre-Kindergarten Lauren McCloud & Maggie Neal In Kindergarten, an aide is added if enrollment Kindergarten Joan Kauling exceeds 20-22. Another section will generally First Grade Lisa McCloud & Heddy Klucker be added when a total of 28-30 students is reached. If a total of 40 students is reached, Second Grade Vicki Feldker & Christa Barnett there are 2 classrooms and one aide. Third Grade Jane Hawthorne & Andi Crouse In the younger grades (1-6), we add an aide if Fourth/ Math, Sci, SS, Computer Jessica Wright class size reaches 22 or above. Learning Consultant & ELA/G4 Danielle Schnable There must be 34 students in a grade level Math 6,7,8 & Religion/ G.4-7 Michelle Ruppel before it is possible to split into two sections. (Note: There are additional factors that may Eng./L. Arts & SS/ G.5-6 Tammi Bottcher apply.) Sci/G.5-8;Pre-Alg.7, Hon-Alg.8 Kelly Schaaf Aides are not provided in Grades 7-8. Eng./L. Arts & SS/ G.7-8 Natalie Schultz How often are “special” classes held? Special Departments Name PE/Health: 2-3 times per week Art/Music Diana Bickel Computer and Library class: 1 time per week STEM (Science-Tech-Engineer-Math) Monica Ybarra Art-Music: varies by grade. 2-3/week on PE/ Health Matt Bajorek average Special Services Name What is your “gifted” or enrichment Library/PE Aide Dina Bajorek program? Counselor Sandy Freiburg Teachers identify students who are capable of Choir Phyllis Timko exceeding curriculum goals. If eligible, special Enrichment activities are made available to such students! Programs for special academic need? What is the time schedule Staff-Additional Our Learning Consultant supervises a for school? comprehensive program that involves annual Carla Linthicum/Aide & ECP Homeroom begins at 8 am assessments (screenings), evaluation of standardized Diane Fries/Aide & ECP Dismissal is at 3.10 pm test scores, and review of students’ daily progress. Tammy Karl/Computers & Aide Lunch: 23 minute period Based on a “triangulation of data” model, a student may be assigned to special sessions to improve Erin Gordon/Aide & ECP Recess: 23 minute period reading or math progress. This is part of The RTI Hadyn Holloway/Aide & ECP Mass (Grades 1-8) (Response to Intervention) process, which is now Friday (plus Holy Days) Joy Shearer/Aide & ECP being mandated by Illinois. Parent and Learning Mass (PK, K) on occasions Consultant conferences will carefully explain how Yvonne Siebert/Finance this program is integrated with regular classroom Bob Wojcik/ Students may arrive at 7.45 am and must depart by 3.20 pm. work and a student’s schedule. Tutoring services (by Business Manager our teachers/aides) and special accommodations are Donna Lewis/Cafeteria Manager Special dismissal times: not allowed unless the student participates in RTI. Lorraine Pinedo/Cafeteria 11.30 am To submit your own question, please send an ECP=Extended Care Program 1 pm e-mail to [email protected] -2- Holy Trinity Catholic School Pastor: Fr. Ray Schultz Shared Ministry of Holy Trinity ~ St. Stephen Principal: Mr. Michael Oslance
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE FOR 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM & PAYMENT TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE. THANK YOU! [ PRE-REGISTRATION & FINAL REGISTRATION FORM ] ACCORDING TO OUR RECORDS---BOTH FEES ARE DUE. YELLOW = REGISTRATION FEE GREEN = PAYMENT PLAN FOR TUITION
. Pre- registration fee is REQUIRED; remittance reserves your registration for 2017-2018 . Final Registration fee is REQUIRED by June 6; remittance confirms your registration for 2017-2018 Dear Parents---If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact one of us: Mr. Oslance, Principal ([email protected]) & Bob Wojcik/Church Business Office ([email protected])
PK/ 5 Day-Full PK/ 5 Day-Part PARENT/S (print) PK/ 3 Day-Full
Grade:__ Grade:__ STUDENT(S) TO BE Name Name ENROLLED IN 2017-2018 _ _ Grade:__ Grade:__ Name Name _ _ PAYMENT PLAN FOR TUITION X= INVOICE YES “Smart Tuition”---paid via scheduled remittance via your own bank. Part 1 PRE-REGISTRATION FEE SMART TUITION PROGRAM Please indicate your total remittance: 11 Month/July-May Rate per student 10 Month/August-May $100- 1 student 4 payments/July, Oct., Jan., Apr. 1 pymt $200- 2 student 2 pymt (July/Jan) (Aug) Combine $300- 3 students Pre-School & regular tuition (K-8) $400- 4 students SMART TUITION-transfer funds/details 1st of the month $ Total Pre-Registration Amount 10th of the month 15th of the month Transfer from: Checking account Part 2 Final Registration Fee (Due: June 2) Transfer from: Savings account You may wish to CONFIRM your registration at Invoice by mail-from S. Tuition this time and pay the Final Registration Fee. Invoice by School-Wed. folder $250- 1 student
$375-2 or more students BY CHECK-delivered to school by you. $ Final Registration Indicate: Paymt freq.: 11,10, 4, 2, 1 $ Total Pre- Registration Amount Indicate: 1st,10th,15th of month $ TOTAL PAYMENT Note: Fee if check does not clear.
Item 2 Payment Method for Registration CK. # Amt: Date: COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS? Please enter in this space. We will Amt: Date: CASH contact you as soon as possible! Received by: We are not planning on returning. Amt: Date: CREDIT We need an extension. Payment date: ______CARD Other: Verification. As a parent, I understand that my child has a RESERVED AND CONFIRMED spot on the student roster for 2017-18 when I have paid BOTH: PRE-REGISTRATION FEE FINAL REGISTRATION FEE X______
-3- REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT Admission Policy Holy Trinity Catholic School Application form (this page) Holy Trinity Catholic School admits students of any Birth Certificate race, color, or national/ethnic origin. Our school welcomes those who will participate in a $100/Non-refundable registration fee Catholic/Christian religion program that respects LATER/ADDITIONAL their own religious beliefs. REQUIREMENTS Placement Policy Final registration fee (__June or __Aug) Each grade level has a screening/placement (if Catholic) Baptismal certificate procedure. The Principal and Learning Consultant Health-Vision-Dental records will inform the parents of the exact details. APPLICATION FORM
STUDENT INFORMATION SPECIALIZED MEDICAL INFORMATION Application Date Allergy-1 Grade entering PK K Other: Allergy-2
Current age of student PK__5 DayFull __5 DayPart __3 DayFull Allergy-3 Last Name Medication-1 First Name Medication-2 Middle Name Medication-3 Adult Address #1 Other: #1 City Health Provider: State/ Zip Policy Number: Adult Address #2 #2 City TRANSFER STUDENT/RECORD RELEASE if not same State/ Zip School of transfer: Gender/ ___M ___F Birth Date: Address: Ethnicity Religion Signature: Consent to release student records to Holy Trinity. Parish/Church X PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION Adult 1 / Name Adult 1 / Relationship Adult 1 / Cell Guardian 1: Name Adult 1 / Email Guardian 2: Name Adult 2 / Name Guardian 1: Cell Adult 2 / Relationship Guardian 2: Cell Adult 2 / Cell Guardian 1: E-mail Adult 2 / Email Guardian 2: E-mail WORK CONTACT INFORMATION PAYMENT DETAILS Employer-Mother Pre-Registration Fee $ Bus. Phone-Mother Details: Bus. Address-Mother Final Registration Fee $ City/State/Zip Details: Employer-Father Tuition Payment method Smart Tuition Bus. Phone-Father Check Bus. Address-Father Credit Card City/State/Zip Other: EMERGENCY CONTACT (EC) INFORMATION OFFICE USE ONLY #1 EC/Name (SPECIALIZED INFORMATION) Relationship Pick Up/Drop Off Phone Number Family Folder #2 EC/Name Report Card Relationship Staffing Phone Number Conferences MEDICAL/DENTAL SPECIALISTS Other Doctor: Name (ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION) Doctor: Phone Name Dentist: Name Phone Dentist: Phone E-mail: Other: Name Address: Other: Phone -4- 2017-2018/ Holy Trinity School/ Financial Details PAYMENT PROGRAM: KINDERGARTEN through GRADE 8 Pre-Registration $100 Pre-registration fee per child in kindergarten through 8th grade Fee: This fee is not included as part of your tuition cost and is not refundable. $100 This fee is normally payable in late February; Priority deadline is March 6, 2017 at 3 PM
Final $250 Final Registration fee for the first child; ($125 additional for child #2; maximum is Registration Fee: $375/total). This fee is not included as part of your tuition cost and is not refundable. $250 or $375 Note: This fee is normally payable in early June. Certain classes must pay on/before April 1st. 11 Tuition payments are to be made by utilizing the SmartTuition program. In June, you may indicate if you wish to choose the 11-payment plan or other options. (11 payments: below) 1st child 2nd child 3rd child 4th child 5th child Tuition: Tuition $4,240 $ 2,455 $ 1,615 $1,615 $1,615 Family $4,240 $ 4,240 $ 6,695 $ 8,310 $ 9,926 $ 11,541 Total for first Per 11 $385.46 $608.64 $755.46 $902.37 $1049.19 child* months Note: Tuition payments are made during July-May (11 payments) Other payment options are available: initial payment is due on July 15 *Multiple-child discount applies to students in grades K-8. Pre-K is not included.
Total Cost: TOTAL 1st child 2 students 3 students 4 students 5 students COST: $ 4,590 FEES & for first child TUITION $ 4,590 $ 7,270 $ 8,985 $ 10,701 $ 12,416 PAYMENT PROGRAM: PRE-KINDERGARTEN Pre-Registration $100 Pre-registration fee per child. Fee: This fee is not included as part of your tuition cost and is not refundable. $100 This fee is normally payable in late February Final $250 Final Registration fee for the first child in Pre-K; Registration Fee: ($125 additional for child #2 if in Pre-K; maximum is $375/total). This fee is not included as part of your tuition cost and is not refundable. $250/ $375 Note: This fee is normally payable in early June Milk Fee: The $25 (per student) milk fee covers the “snack time” use of milk for the entire year $ 25 This fee is normally payable in August (at “Check In Day”) “Little ~ LITTLE SAINTS ACADEMY ~ PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM ~ Saints” Students: Age 3 or Age 4 Monthly Payments: July-May (11) or August-May (10) Option 1 8 am-3.10 pm Option 28 am-12 Noon Option 28 am-3.10 pm Tuition Package 5 DAY/ FULL TIME 5 DAY/ PART TIME 3 DAY/PART TIME includes: PRE-KINDERGARTEN PRE-KINDERGARTEN PRE-KINDERGARTEN Lunch $ 6,264 $ 4,284 $ 4,284 Before 11 payments of $570 11 payments of $390 11 payments of $390 school care 10 payments of $626.40 10 payments of $428.40 10 payments of $428.40 (6.45-7.45am) After $ 6,639 $ 4,659 $ 4,659 school care Total cost with fees Total cost with fees Total cost with fees (3.15-6 pm) OTHER PROGRAM COSTS LUNCH/ per day Extended Care: Morning and After School (per day) OTHER $2.85 Hot Lunch + Milk $2.50 $4.75 Pick up before 4 pm PROGRAM COSTS $0.50 Milk (6.45am – 7.45 am) $8.00 Pick up (4.05-6 pm)
-5- TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Financial Responsibility: Holy Trinity School is responsible for creating and maintaining a balanced budget based on the revenues it is able to collect.
Tuition Assistance: ALL students receive tuition assistance. There are certain students who require additional assistance. Program is open to any family at Holy Trinity Catholic School. Application forms and assessment process are conducted by utilizing resources from Smart Tuition company and the Tuition Assistance Committee.
Basic expectations:
Family is responsible for all registration fees and 66% of tuition. Family may seek funds from all available donors. However, some of the available sources are available to any family; some sources are restricted to only Catholic families; some sources are restricted to families who are members of St. Stephen or Holy Trinity parishes. Special assistance situations may apply that are defined as “pastoral” and these require (Parish Pastor) Fr. Ray Schultz’s direct assessment. Different conditions apply in such situations.
Requests: Families seeking additional tuition assistance will request assistance through the Principal of Holy Trinity School. The Principal will act as the liaison and advocate for the family making the request. All families must submit tuition assistance applications at time of registration (no later than May 1st of the preceding school year). All prior year tuition and fees must be up to date in order to apply (returning students). All supporting documents (tax forms, income statements, etc.) must be submitted or a request may be denied. Note: Families may apply at a later time if a sudden change in financial status occurs.
Review Committee: The Review Committee will make two recommendations to the Parish Pastor who will make the final decision on both recommendations: 1) The amount of tuition that is reasonable for the student to supplement with tuition assistance. 2) The amount of additional subsidy the School will receive to compensate for the reduction in tuition revenue.
Review Committee members: Parish Pastor, Parish Trustee (H.T. & S.S.). Ex-Officio Members: Parish Management Coordinator and Principal. The Review Committee will meet on a monthly basis or as necessary to review pending tuition assistance requests.
Funding Sources: Each Parish will independently determine funding sources and methods that will be pooled with the other parishes funding resources to provide, as necessary, the additional revenue that maybe offered to Holy Trinity School.
Policy updated as of Spring 2012
-6- HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL/PROFILE Shared Ministry of Holy Trinity ~ St. Stephen GENERAL INFORMATION The only new Catholic School in the Belleville Diocese in 35 years Accreditation from Belleville Diocese and State of Illinois/renewed in 2014 All full time teachers have education licenses and college/education degrees Principal has Educational Administration degree and Illinois license School is a shared ministry of St. Stephen and Holy Trinity parish Class size/typical: about 25 per grade. Aides are added (part time or full time) when class size approaches 25. Additional sections are added if enrollment exceeds 30. Currently, there are two sections of Pre-Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3.
FAITH FORMATION Catholic/Christian formation program welcomes members of all Christian faiths Faith Formation team and Pastor direct a comprehensive program of instruction and prayer/worship All religion teachers participate in an ongoing Catechist certification program Grades 1-8 participate in Mass once per week; other grades participate at various times Religion instruction takes place in all grades/Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-8 Sacramental preparation is coordinated with parish Faith Formation teams Ministry and service are a major emphasis in the active discipleship of each student Non-Catholic students are incorporated into all faith formation events; they have an active way to express their individual faith tradition while being able to participate in the Catholic services
ACADEMIC All teachers have certification/licenses and participate in ongoing professional development Students are prepared for a college preparatory high school curriculum Graduates have been very successful in both Catholic and public schools; many have been inducted in the National Honor Society. Others have been named as Valedictorians Curriculum is incorporating the new Common Core Standards. Over $60,000 has been committed to the purchase of new textbooks/web-based books for English/Language Arts and Math. These additions will be implemented in all grades beginning in 2014-2015. Additional resources for Science and Social Studies were added in 2016-2017 (another $50,000 investment). Technology in education has been expanded on a continuous basis. 2016-2017 experienced thecontinuing expansion of i-pad mini, laptop carts/devices, internet resources, wi-fi expansion, e-text books and web-based instructional resources. The Belleville Diocese has incorporated the new Iowa Assessment that is correlated with the Common Core Standards. Our students’ average achievement in national testing is in the top 25-30% of the nation. A significant segment of our population places in the top 15% of the nation. In addition, we have achieved remarkable success in helping students who encounter learning difficulties to make dramatic improvements. Our school has many specialized learning resources and programs: o LEARNING CONSULTANT-conducts academic screening for Math and Reading; gives additional instruction to students who are identified with needs in math and/or reading; director of RTI (Response to Intervention) program. o TUTORING-our teachers or aides provide after school instruction (learning goals are defined) o ENRICHMENT-students who qualify may go beyond the regular curriculum and develop additional educational goals that are creative and challenging. 2017-2018 will unveil additional programs. o CHALLENGE PROGRAM-new in 2017-18/ for top students in Grades 5-8. Holy Trinity has a Physical Education/Health program (2-3 classes per week), Music/Fine Arts (2-3 classes per week; music and art room), Computer and Library class periods (frequency varies by grade level) PARENT COMMUNICATION Online access to homework assignments, grades, and teacher newsletters/syllabus/discipline rules “E-blasts”-digital updates/twice per week; “Student Folder”-includes school information. Teachers available via e-mail or phone; Principal available 24 X 7 via e-mail or cell/ 314-401-1915
SAFETY & SECURITY Asbestos-free campus; Security locks limit access to classrooms unless approved by school office personnel; new protocols to expand security have been enacted with the guidance of the Fairview Heights Police Department and many committees! Child Protection guidelines of Diocese insure that all adults have been screened and reviewed by law enforcement. -7- Holy Trinity Catholic School Logo
The Design signifies:
. The H and T are the initials Three Circles symbolize: of our school, Holy Trinity
Blessed Trinity . Father . Son . The BOLD lettering reminds . Holy Spirit us that our school exists to make a BOLD statement to Three Major Goals the world: we will follow the . Catholic Traditions, Faith ways of Jesus, even when Formation, and Discipleship society seems to be going in a . Academic Excellence different direction. . Service and Ministry to Others
Awesome Community . The MODERN style of . Students and Parents lettering parallels our . Staff & Clergy school’s modern . Parishes of architectural structure and Holy Trinity and our commitment to develop St. Stephen students who will face the spiritual and educational challenges of the 21st century!
The CROSS is at the center of all we do! Colors: School Mascot: Look closely--- Navy Blue & Orange Titan the cross is in the very center!
Note: At times, the logo will appear with the added words “Holy Trinity Catholic School”…or with the word “Titans”…or as part of a school letterhead, etc. There will be several color schemes (depending on the “base” colors of sports uniforms, school uniform, jacket, etc.).
-8- Holy Trinity Catholic School 504 Fountains Parkway Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Phone (618) 628-7395 Shared Ministry of Fax (618) 628-1570 Holy Trinity ~ St. Stephen Principal: E-mail: [email protected] Pastor: Mr. Michael Oslance Web: www:holytrinityedu.org Fr. Ray Schultz
To: Parents From: Mr. Oslance, Principal Re: Curriculum Maps Date: Spring 2014 and Update/ 2016
Due to the adoption of the COMMON CORE STANDARDS, our curriculum maps are being adjusted.
In the Fall of 2014, our school will have an entire new series of textbooks in Math and English/Language Arts. As such, new maps are being compiled that will reflect the new standards and instructional materials/resources. Details:
LANGUAGE ARTS In order to align with Common Core, the staff has carefully reviewed and selected a new Language Arts program. This program will include reading, English, phonics, spelling, writing. Primary Grades K-5 have selected Journeys by Harcourt/Houghton Mifflin Upper Grades 6-8 are strongly considering Collections by Harcourt/Houghton Mifflin With these new books we will not need to purchase Phonics (1-3), Spelling (2), English (2-8) This program offers many online options including, but are not limited to online student textbooks. MATH In order to align with Common Core, has carefully reviewed and selected a new Math program. Kindergarten: special program (pending approval of Dr. Mary O’Connell, Curriculum consultant) Primary Grades 1-5 have selected My Math by McGraw Hill Upper Grades 6-8 have selected Glencoe Math by McGraw Hill/Glencoe
The plan includes traditional and web options: all consumables, web-based options (available from any type of computer) are included.
SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES The Common Core standards for Science and Social Studies have been published. These standards focus on the reading and comprehension aspects of the two academic disciplines.
We are using Pearson Interactive Science in Grades 1-8. This text is available to our students in both write-in textbook and online versions. This book is aligned with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) and integrates STEM activities into each unit, in addition to the various hands-on projects built into each chapter.
We are using Pearson My World Social Studies in Grades 1-5, My World History in grade 6, and American History in grades 7 and 8. This text is available to our students in both write-in textbook and online versions. It offers students opportunities to complete online projects and assessments within each chapter.
School: Michael Oslance, Cell: 618-628-7395 Principal 314-401-1915 -9- GUIDE TO IOWA BASIC TESTING PROGRAM DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT Beginning in 2013-14 (for Grades 2-8), the Belleville Diocese utilized a new diagnostic standardized test: the Standardized tests were never intended to be used as a Iowa Assessment that is aligned to the new Common comparison test between schools. In fact, it is an invalid Core Standards. Holy Trinity Catholic School will be statistical method to make such a comparison. utilizing this new edition in order to meet the evolving needs of education. The following are some of the new features and other details: All new items are aligned to the Common Core Many additional factors that are involved (and vary Standards. from school-to-school) render a mathematical/ precise comparison to be flawed. New norms comparing your students to students in 2011 instead of 2005.(Note: the norms are HIGHER; thus, percentile numbers are generally lower than the previous test version) It is important to note that standardized tests have 2 main functions. Standardized tests are DIAGNOSTIC Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and word reports that measure: usage are now combined to produce one LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS SCORE . Individual student progress (Parents may measure their child in light of national norms) Testing takes place in late September/early October . School curriculum/ state standards and new/Common Core standards. (Schools may evaluate Teachers at Holy Trinity have been supplied with their instructional goals and objectives by measuring “Practice Tests”---so that students will be able to trends that are followed on a year-by-year basis). become more familiar with the new testing format, types of questions, test directions, etc. The questions are similar in format and content to the questions in the regular test. The Belleville Diocese administers the ITBS in the fall so that teachers have the remainder of the calendar year Currently, teachers are realigning our curriculum to address learning standards. Diocesan Catholic with the Common Core Standards. Each teacher schools have a mission to educate (to the best of our will be assisted with this process by Dr. Mary ability) all students who wish to receive a Catholic O’Connell (PH.D in Curriculum from St. Louis University). education. Therefore, wide ranges of academic skills are present in our diverse student population. Nevertheless, Beginning in 2014-15, our Math and ELA Holy Trinity School has students who are highly rated in (English/Language Arts) textbooks are new and relation to the entire country. are aligned with the Common Core Standards.
Our Diocese is making the transition to the Common GENERAL SCALE FOR INTERPRETING SCORE Core Standards and the Iowa diagnostic testing RESULTS program will provide tremendous assistance in measuring the progress being made. It is important to Note: Please use NPR=National Percentile Ranking note that additional standardized “screening tests” and assessment tools may be utilized to re-measure a student’s progress at later times during the year. Our staff and Dr. O’Connell will carefully review the NPR General Scale results of the diagnostic testing done in the Fall. In 0-30 Below Proficiency addition, we will welcome parental input upon 30-45 Proficiency receiving the test results (received in November). 45-65 Stronger Proficiency 65-85 Superior Proficiency 85-99 Exceptional Proficiency The New Iowa tests have been conducted for two years in the Belleville Diocese. Educational research states that it takes 3-5 years to make reliable conclusions about the actual progress and results of text data. However, Holy Trinity has many students who score in the top 15% of the nation (National Percentile rankings). We are able to assist many students who transfer into our school and have significantly improved their test scores. Our “average” Composite score (includes all categories and grade levels) is the 70th Percentile (top 30% in USA).
-10- FAITH FORMATION-MISSION A3.a--PHILOSOPHY OF SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT 1. To help each student make decisions which flow from a Christian conscience and strong personal integrity. 2. To provide opportunity for active participation in prayer and liturgical celebrations. 3. To guide each student in discovering his/her personal worth and unique God given talents. 4. To provide a spiritual atmosphere that will allow each student to discover the presence of God in his/her life. 5. To instill in our community, students, and faculty, a sincere concern for others. 6. To help make each person’s faith become living, conscious and active through the light of instruction. 7. To develop an awareness of the true meaning of “Church” and membership.
A3.b--SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION (see reverse side of this document for full details) A preparation program has been instituted for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. Since sacraments are parish-centered activities, the formation program will place the emphasis on parish-based formation and catechesis. The following details summarize various pastoral decisions that helped to formulate the program, answer various questions that have been raised, and articulate the manner in which Holy Trinity Catholic School participates in these vital aspects of faith formation.
A3.c--SERVICE A key part of our school’s mission is to serve the needs of others. We strive to be good stewards and offer our time, treasure, and talents for the good of others. Some of our initiatives include: . Weekly canned food drive for food pantries in Fairview Heights and Caseyville. . Advent “Giving Tree.” . Special collections for people in financial need. . “Young Vinnies”---help to coordinate outreach programs. . Christmas caroling and visits to the elderly. . Class projects (in conjunction with Religion class.) . Leadership standards Each homeroom will keep a “Service Journal” that will create a visual history of our efforts to serve as Jesus commands his disciples. A3.d--LIGHT OF CHRIST AWARD Several times during the year, students are recognized for exemplary actions that illustrate how they are the “light of Christ” to others. The Gospels often remind us “to keep the light of faith burning brightly.” Students and teachers nominate candidates for recognition. Our school believes that this type of event reminds all of us of God’s grace being active in our faith community…especially in the way that young people live their lives while attending school. A3.e--WORSHIP & CATHOLIC TRADITIONS Students participate in many worship opportunities. (Note: Non-Catholic students are expected to participate in all such events. However, all services include ways to involve active participation for people of all faiths.) Parents are ALWAYS welcome to attend any worship service that is held during school time. The following list illustrates many of our spiritual opportunities for students. . Students in Grades 2-8 attend Mass on Wednesday and Friday. . Students in Grade 1 attend Mass on Friday (they are present for Entrance Rite/Scripture/ Homily.) . Students in Pre-K and Kindergarten will occasionally attend Mass (they are assisted by parent volunteers and/or students who act as “Big Brothers or Big Sisters”.) . Mass is also celebrated at Holy Trinity and at our partner parish of St. Stephen. . Sacrament of Reconciliation is presented for Grades 2-8 in Advent and Lent. . Every day begins with prayer (via the main office announcements or in classroom.) . Devotional prayer: Rosary, Living Rosary, Stations of Cross, Advent wreath blessings. . Special “Family Prayer” resources are provided on a seasonal basis. . Liturgical Music class is held each week (Grades 2-8.) . Students perform liturgical ministries: o Mass planning/by class. o Servers, Lectors, Gift Bearers, Petition readers. o Vocal Choir; Bell Choir, Cantors. . Grade 8 presents a “Parade of Saints” for the student body. . Recognition of special feast days and Catholic traditions.
-11- Report from Sacramental Task Force ~ November 2016 A new task force has been formed to address sacramental preparation for Holy Trinity parish. Its goal is to work toward a high quality and sustainable Sacramental Preparation program that meets the needs of all affected including school families, YFF families, and the parish communities. Our task force is comprised of representatives from the school board, school, youth faith formation, parents, clergy and parish. Our goal is to create a superior sacramental formation process that addresses the questions and concerns that have been raised by parents. The results of our first two meetings and a memo from Fr. Ray appear below. MEMO [EXCERPTS] FROM FR. RAY-PASTOR I offer these recommendations to the Task Force for consideration, consensus, and implementation: As soon as possible, return the Religious Education Curriculum in the School and the Sunday Faith Formation to separate programming with current materials and resources. Return Sacramental Preparation for Holy Trinity School students to the Religious Education Curriculum of the school. Sacramental Preparation for Sunday Faith Formation students continues as part of its Faith Formation programming. Those scheduled Sacramental Preparation overlaps between Parish and School would continue to be observed, as will the dates for the celebration of the sacraments. The Task Force will also collaborate to prepare for the 2017-2018 Sessions. GRADE 2
TASK FORCE COLLABORATION: First Reconciliation ~ First Communion DATE OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REVISED FORMAT REVISED FORMAT The Task Force met and a consensus emerged that indicated FIRST RECONCILIATION FIRST EUCHARIST immediate action was desired on the topic of the date/scheduling GRADE 2 GRADE 2 for First Communion. After careful deliberation, the Task Force YFF sessions continue YFF sessions resume presented a recommendation to Fr. Ray for immediate on Sunday Nov. 20 on Sunday Jan. 8 consideration and approval. Fr. Ray and the Task Force are HTCS sessions begin HTCS sessions resume pleased to make the following announcement: with Religion classes with Religion classes taught by Mrs. Feldker taught by Mrs. Feldker during the week of during the week of Nov. 21-22 Jan. 3-6 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CELEBRATION HTCS students in HTCS students in ~ SUNDAY MAY 7, 2017 ~ 1 PM ~ Grade 2 will remain in Grade 2 will remain in Holy Trinity Catholic Church the 2 sections of 18 the 2 sections of 18 All First Communion Candidates each. Non-HT parents each. Non-HT parents and families will gather for the celebration were contacted and are were contacted and are OK with the content to OK with the content to Fr. Ray and the Task Force feel that this adjustment will best be presented. be presented. serve the recently expressed needs of the majority of our families. First Reconciliation First Communion will will be held on Sunday be held on Sunday Many have desired to continue the previously established type of Dec. 18 at 1.30 pm May 7 at 1 pm ceremony so that their children will be able to celebrate with classmates---together! GRADE 8/ CONFIRMATION
YFF: Classes on Sunday-continue on Nov. 20 At the same time, the Task Force reminds our parents that the HTCS: Classes in Religion 8/Date: begin on Nov. 21 large number of First Communicants may cause certain (Sspecial content will be included complications in accommodating/ seating all family members and for non-Confirmation students) in the length of the celebration. However, the consensus decision Combined sessions: is that these factors are manageable and that the unity of the YFF & HTCS (plus parents and/or sponsors) candidates is truly a very important goal in the minds and hearts Jan 8 Topic: Relationships of most! Feb 4 Confirmation Spectacular Apr 13-16 Attendance at the Triduum May 22 Practice for Confirmation Ceremony May 23 Confirmation Liturgy at Holy Trinity One final note---we recognize that some families have already To be determined: Other Confirmation event/s/ possibility of made plans and that the May 7 date may simply not work. It is combined service hours, etc. certainly possible to work out arrangements for such a situation.
If such is the case, we will assist you ---please contact:
Angi Klohr/ Holy Trinity-Interim Co-Supervisor YFF 618-628-8825 or [email protected]
-12- HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL: DRESS CODE INFORMATION DRESS CODE. Holy Trinity Catholic School takes great pride in its students and expects the students to wear the uniform in compliance with the dress code at all times. It is the parents’ responsibility to see that their child comes to school conforming to the dress code for that day. If there is an item of clothing that may/may not conform to the code (“when in doubt”,) . Bring the item to school the day before and check with your homeroom teacher and see if it is permitted. . Bring a “back up” item so that if it is not acceptable, you will have an appropriate substitute. Uniform Purchasing Information The uniforms are sold by Just Me Apparel, 1-877-797-7344, located at 232 Old Sulphur Spring Road, Ballwin Missouri 63021. A representative from Just Me Apparel will come to the school at the end of each school term, and you may have your child/children fitted at this time. Embroidered Holy Trinity Catholic School Polo shirts in uniform colors are available through Alternative T’s. For more information you can call Alternative T’s at 397-8337. DRESS CODE GUIDELINES-BOYS (GRADES K---8) Pants: Navy uniform pants in plain or pleated front. Black, brown, navy, or gray belt is required. Shorts: Navy uniform shorts that are no shorter than 2 inches above the knee or too long as to extend below the knee. Black, navy, or gray belt is required. Shirts: White or red polo shirt or turtle neck; white oxford shirt (short or long sleeve.) White or red polo shirts embroidered with the Holy Trinity Logo are permissible and may be purchased from Alternative T’s. No other embroidery is permitted. Sweaters: Navy blue uniform sweater. Sweatshirt: School logo or plain in navy or gray worn with uniform shirt collar over neckline. Socks: Plain, solid, navy, black, blue, or white ABOVE ANKLE crew or knee-length socks. Knee highs must be worn at the knees. Shoes: Tennis shoes, loafers or oxfords are acceptable and must be properly fastened. Boots, sandals, or fad type shoes not permitted. These decisions are based on safety concerns. Girls’ Uniform Grades (K – 4) Jumper: Jumper in Wilson Plaid. (Navy blue with red, yellow, and green) Shirts: White or red polo shirt or turtle neck; white uniform blouse (short or long sleeve.) White or red polo shirts embroidered with the Holy Trinity Logo are permissible and may be purchased from Alternative T’s. No other embroidery is permitted. Sweaters: Navy blue uniform sweater. Sweatshirt: School logo or plain in navy or gray worn with uniform shirt collar over neckline. Slacks: Navy uniform pants in plain or pleated front. Black, navy, brown or gray belt is required. Socks: Plain, solid navy or white ABOVE-ANKLE crew or knee-length socks or tights. Knee highs must be worn at the knees. Shoes: Tennis shoes, loafers or oxfords are acceptable and must be properly fastened. Boots, sandals, or fad type shoes not permitted. These decisions are based on safety concerns. Girls’ Uniform Grades (5 – 8) Skirt: Skirt or skort in school in Wilson plaid only. Shorts: Navy uniform shorts that are no shorter than 2 inches above the knee or too long as to extend below the knee. Black, navy, brown or gray belt is required. Shirts: White or red polo shirt or turtle neck; white uniform blouse (short or long sleeve.) White or red polo shirts embroidered with the Holy Trinity Logo are permissible and may be purchased from Alternative T’s. No other embroidery is permitted. Sweaters: Navy blue uniform sweater only. Sweatshirt: School logo or plain in navy or gray worn with uniform shirt collar over neckline. Slacks: Navy uniform pants in plain or pleated front. Black, navy, brown or gray belt is required. Socks: Plain, solid navy, black, blue or white ABOVE-ANKLE crew or knee-length socks or tights. Knee highs must be worn at the knees. Shoes: Tennis shoes, loafers or oxfords are acceptable and must be properly fastened. Boots, sandals, or fad type shoes not permitted. These decisions are based on safety concerns. Pre-school students: They do not wear the school uniform, but their attire must comply with that of the Free Day. Most essential for their safety is the expectation for schools. Sandals, flip-flops, crocs, boots, and fad shoes are safety concerns. The suggested shoe: sneaker PE SHOES/ SHORTS. Students who typically wear a gym shoe or court shoe to school will be able to wear these shoes during PE. Note: Some of the students wear dress shoes with their uniforms. If this is something the parents want to continue, then the students that usually wear non-PE type shoes should have a set of PE shoes on hand (stored in the PE equipment room). The shorts policy for girls to wear under skirts or skorts has been an ongoing issue. Policy: the girls may wear shorts that are appropriate length (see shorts policy in handbook) as long as there is no advertisement. The “length” policy will be strictly enforced DRESS CODE continues on next page -13- Additional Guidelines on Proper Dress Shirts and blouses are to be tucked into the pants, shorts or skirt worn properly at the waistline. Skirts and jumpers are to extend to the knee when the student is standing. NO rolling of skirts or skorts. If an undershirt is worn, it will be a plain white crew or V-neck. Undershirt sleeves should not be longer than the uniform shirt’s sleeve. Shorts are not to extend below the knee. Jewelry is restricted to watches, small button or post-style earrings, and/or small, non-distracting necklaces of a religious nature such as crosses or medals. Make-up & nail polish (except clear) may not be worn on regular dress days (permitted for girls:all-school/free dress days.) Any attire or hair fashion/style shall be changed that is determined to be a distraction from learning (hair ribbons, unusual hair color, etc.) Uniform length shorts are permitted at any time of the school year for male or female students. A student may be required to “tie back” or make such alteration of his/her hair if it becomes a safety hazard (during science experiments, PE, etc.) Slacks which are part of the uniform must not be tight-fitting; Dockers style is the suggested example of how the attire should fit/look. Students who receive a detention for missing a belt will be required to have an extra belt in their school locker (grades 5-8) Uniform length shorts or athletic shorts may be worn at Field Day. Illuminating or blinking shoes are not allowed on regular dress days. Hair ties on wrists-permitted only with special permission. Wrist bands-approved only for special reasons; teacher will send note home if use is authorized. Click pens-may be used at the discretion of individual teacher; detention may be assigned for distractions, etc. Mechanical pencils are now permitted at all times. Natural hair color-“highlights” =OK if not a distraction; Principal is sole arbiter. (example: blonde = OK; purple = NO.) Belts: brown is also an acceptable color. Socks may not be a distraction to the learning environment. Acceptable as part of the uniform: Navy blue or white leggings (full length); Capri pants. Visible tattoos of any kind are NEVER allowed. Pajama bottoms are NEVER allowed. Headbands: must be flat against the head. FREE DRESS: are NOT costume, theme or prop days. Free & Spirit Dress Days Throughout the course of the school year, free dress day will occur. Examples of this include: theme days, certain field trips, spirit days etc…). Although referred to by the name FREE DRESS, there are expectations to be followed for the day’s attire. Hair styles must not distract from learning environment (examples: unusual colors, not properly combed, etc.) This rule applies to EVERY school day as well. Jeans or pants which are sized to fit the body of the student. This excludes large, baggy pants of any type or ones that are worn below the waistline. They are not to be cut, torn, or worn to expose parts of the body normally covered by pants. If shorts are worn, these must be hemmed and may not be baggy, too tight, and no higher than 2” above the knees or extend past the knees. The shorts must be worn at the waistline. Shirts must be totally void of inappropriate slogans or logos. Bare midriffs, low cut or tight fitting styles are not permitted. Shirts or like items must be sized to fit the student and must not extend far beyond the waistline. All clothing should be free of holes, ragged edges, blotches of paint, etc. Skirt length will be no higher than 2” above the knee. Boots with heels over 1”, sandals, or fad type shoes of an increased sole height or without back straps fastened are NOT permitted. These decisions are based on safety. No costume jewelry or items may be worn that distract from the learning environment or pose a safety concern. No make-up may be worn. Nail polish for girls is permitted on Free Dress Days and Spirit Dress Days that involve the entire school. All hair must be your natural hair color. On Spirit Days, students must have some attire showing the Holy Trinity Catholic School logo or motto. Shirts of the school colors with no other logo will be allowed. They are to be worn with appropriate pants or skirts for the seasonal Free Dress Day requirements. The uniform is always a choice of clothing available. Administration has the final say regarding student attire on these Free Dress Days. Our expectation is that each student will be in the proper uniform each day. Teachers will check the uniform during homeroom period and send any students who are out of code to the office. Any student who comes out of code will be asked to call a parent for appropriate clothing and will remain in ISS until the proper uniform is supplied. -14- EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS Holy Trinity Catholic School offers a variety of academic activities for its student body. These activities include: Math-A-Thon Scholar Bowl Young Authors Geography Bee Speech Team Robotics National Junior Honor Society. (Note: at times, programs may not have enough participants to be held in a specific year.)
Other activities include: Raging Rivers Reading Program Student Council Band Bell Choir Choir (liturgical ministry.)
A variety of essay and art contests are also offered throughout the course of the school year. Holy Trinity sponsors a yearbook and student newspaper. In addition, many contests are held that promote student creativity. The annual “Education Fair” is another way that students are invited to share their unique talents.
Serving, reading, and commentating at Liturgies are also considered extra-curricular activities.
Reminder: The school is dependent upon supervisors and adequate number of participants in order to make all opportunities available. The above list is a summary of the activities we hope to offer.
ATHLETICS/GRADES INVOLVED (Boys and Girls programs are offered/if enough interest) K-8 SOCCER(July-October) 5-8 VOLLEYBALL(January-March) 5-8 BASKETBALL(October-January) 5-8 TRACK(March-May) 6-8 BOYS - BASEBALL(July-October)
NOTES 1. Sports physicals are needed each school year in order to be eligible to play. 2. A Registration Fee of $ 10/per child and an Athletic Fee of $ 75.00/per sport is due to the Athletic Association at final registration.* *A $300 family maximum applies to the Athletic Fee. (Subject to change) 3. Date TBD – a registration late fee totaling $25 is added to any application. Exceptions for athletic participation will be made at the discretion of the Principal, Athletic Director, and/or Athletic Association Executive Board.
4. By registering your child to participate in school sports, parents are obligated to perform door/concession stand duty as a service requirement for that particular sport. An option-out fee applies. An email request to schedule door/concession stand workers will be sent prior to the start of the sports season. -15- LUNCH PROGRAM/ GENERAL-SUPPLY LIST DETAILS/TECHNOLOGY DETAILS LUNCH LUNCH/ per day. Each child will receive a monthly menu prior to the start of each month to enable parents to make selections in advance. Lunch money should be placed in an envelope with the Student’s Name, Grade, Date, and Teacher’s Name on the outside. Parents may pay for lunches by the week or by the month. An internet program (E-Lunch) is used so that parents may easily monitor their child’s current account balance. Students will receive a peanut butter and jelly sandwich lunch choice only when a negative balance exists in their account or if he/she forgets to bring their lunch. $2.85 Hot Lunch + Milk $0.50 Milk Parents or guardians who are experiencing financial difficulties may be eligible for their children to receive free or reduced lunch from the state or federal government. See office for details.
Our lunch program operates under the financial assistance and auspices of the Federal Lunch Program. The students will not be allowed to bring soda or highly sugared/caffeinated beverages to lunch and we will only sell ala-cart items that meet the programs standards. Special Rules: A. Students who arrive late: parent must call by 9am or lunch choice automatically becomes peanut butter/ jelly sandwich B. Students may purchase 2 lunches on a single day but they must always do so (in order to manage food inventories) SUPPLY LIST Please consult website or request information from teacher for grade-specific listing. GENERAL: Please understand that some supplies may have to be replenished during the school year as they are used in the learning process. Teachers are specific so that you can be assured you are providing the materials that your child needs in support of their learning. NO WHITE OUT OR LIQUID PAPER TYPE PRODUCTS WILL BE ALLOWED. These are on the State Police list of inhalants most often abused by younger students and pose a safety concern. The material is also difficult to remove from floors and furniture. Only ELMER’S Glue for the following reasons: In our experience the other glues do not hold as long on the student projects, and it is very sad for them when the project falls apart while posted on the bulletin board and eventually is trampled on the floor. Some of the glues are extremely thin and cause a mess for the child and teacher, sometimes ruining a project. Some of the glues are extremely thick and are difficult to use, sometimes ruining a project. ONLY STICK STYLE PENS for the following reasons: Retractable pens are a disruption in the classroom as some thought-filled students click them without thinking causing a distraction to others who need quiet. Students have been known to make them into weapons that are not easily detected. MECHANICAL PENCILS: Mechanical pencils may be used with teacher approval. All students MUST HAVE a backpack or school bag, but NO WHEELED BAGS! They don’t fit in the lockers for easy storage. They are unsafe on the floor in the classroom as they take up walking space. They mar the floors.
TECHNOLOGY: OVERVIEW OF RESOURCES Entire campus has wireless access capability PK-K-Grades 1-4/ each classroom has 5-10 “mini i- (expanded/2016) pads” Computer Use agreement must be signed by parent Grades 5-8/ access to laptop carts Each grade level has computer class and lab is also used Computer lab: 30 VDT (“Virtual Desk Top”) units by classes when available Lunch and Library programs have internet access for Math program: available in both book and online format parental communication Many other subjects have online resources/ book FastDirect program provides online grades/work updates features “E-blasts” provide e-mail updates 2-3 times per week 1-to-1 program is being developed
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