Elementary School Parent/Student Handbook 2019-2020 Elementary Parent/Student Handbook 2019-2020 Table of Contents I. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION/MISSION STATEMENT ................. 1 Diocesan Philosophy of Catholic Education ........................................................................1 Diocesan Mission Statement ................................................................................................1 School Mission Statement/Philosophy ................................................................................1 Student/Parent Handbook ....................................................................................................2 Parental/Guardian Role ........................................................................................................2 Non-Discrimination Clause .................................................................................................3 Non-Catholic Students .........................................................................................................4 II. ACADEMICS ................................................................................... 5 Curriculum ...........................................................................................................................5 Implementation of Family Life Program .............................................................................7 Textbooks/Supplemental Materials .....................................................................................8 Technology – RESPONSIBLE UsE POLICY .....................................................................8 Testing ................................................................................................................................11 Homework ..........................................................................................................................12 Suggested Time Allotments ...................................................................................12 Parent-Teacher Communication ........................................................................................14 Scheduling and Other Conference Information .....................................................14 Grading/Report Cards ........................................................................................................15 Grading System ......................................................................................................15 Academic Progress Scale .......................................................................................15 Indicators for Effort, Specials, and Personal Development: ..................................15 Promotion/Retention/Placement Policy .............................................................................15 School Counselors .............................................................................................................17 III. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ........................................................................... 18 Admissions .........................................................................................................................18 Diocesan Initial Admission Requirements .............................................................18 Age for Admission to Kindergarten .......................................................................18 Requirements for School Admission: Preschool – Grade 5 ...................................18 Requirements for Admission to Grades 6 – 12 ......................................................19 General Conditions of Admission ..........................................................................19 International Students ............................................................................................20 Class Placement .....................................................................................................22 Attendance .........................................................................................................................22 Diocesan Policy for Attendance Requirements ......................................................22 Absence/Tardiness/Leaving School .......................................................................22 Tardiness ................................................................................................................23 Absences for Other Reasons ..................................................................................23 Attendance/Reporting Procedures ..........................................................................23 Transferring to Another School .........................................................................................25 Elementary Parent/Student Handbook 2019-2020 Lunch/Milk Program ..........................................................................................................25 Arrival and Dismissal ........................................................................................................26 IV. GENERAL SCHOOL POLICIES ................................................................................. 29 Administrative....................................................................................................................29 Student Custody and Guardianship ........................................................................29 Access to Records ..................................................................................................29 Transfer of Records ................................................................................................29 Confidential Academic Records ............................................................................30 Retention of Records ..............................................................................................30 School Visitors .......................................................................................................31 School Communications ........................................................................................31 Principal’s Communication ...................................................................................31 Take-Home Communication ..................................................................................31 Telephone Use/Messages for Students ..................................................................32 Inclement Weather/School Closings ......................................................................32 Photos and Other Media .........................................................................................33 Library ....................................................................................................................34 Field Trips ..............................................................................................................34 Overnight Trips ......................................................................................................35 March for Life Policy .............................................................................................35 Graduation Requirements/Ceremonies ..................................................................36 Parent Organizations ..........................................................................................................36 FundRaising .......................................................................................................................37 Transportation/Parking ......................................................................................................38 V. FINANCES ................................................................................................................ 39 Diocese of Arlington Tuition Assistance Program ............................................................39 Application Process & Requirements ....................................................................39 School Tuition Policies ...................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Tuition and other Fee Schedules ........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. VI. CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES .................................. 42 Participation .......................................................................................................................42 Transportation of Athletes .................................................................................................42 Supervision of Students .....................................................................................................44 VII. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES & BEHAVIOR ......................................................... 45 Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................45 Substance Abuse/Weapons ................................................................................................46 Discipline ...........................................................................................................................47 Use of Disciplinary Action ....................................................................................47 Disciplinary Measures ............................................................................................48 Specific Disciplinary Policies ................................................................................48 Elementary Parent/Student Handbook 2019-2020 Suspension .............................................................................................................49