Diocese of Fresno Parent/Student Handbook 2019-2020 Letter of Welcome Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic School! In choosing Saint Anthony School, you have demonstrated a commitment to the values and philosophy of a Catholic education. The Parent/Student Handbook reflects the policies of Saint Anthony School. Please read this document carefully and sign the attached agreement. This agreement states that you intend to abide by the policies of Saint Anthony School while enrolled in our school. The faculty and staff of your school look forward to working with you to promote academic excellence and spiritual development in the context of the teachings of the Catholic Church. Our theme for this year is the Eucharist-which the Catechism of the Catholic Church states is “the source and summit of the Christian life.”(1324) It is the source of the grace we need to live each day with the virtues of faith, hope, and love. It is the summit of our communion with God and hope in eternal union with Him in heaven. Living faith, hope, and love in our school community and participating in the celebration of the Eucharist are central to our identity as a Catholic school. St. Frances de Sales once said, “of what use to me is all knowledge and education if I do not become holy?” Catholic education is about both the pursuit of knowledge and the pursuit of holiness. Our motto for the year, “Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31) will remind us all to think, act, and speak in such a way that all that we do is charitable to others and pleasing to God. Together let us pray that God, who has begun this good work in us, may carry it through to completion. Sincerely, Mrs. Suter 2 Table of Contents Letter of Welcome ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Important Information Regarding Enrollment and this Handbook .............................................................. 8 Scope of this Handbook ............................................................................................................................ 8 Parent/Student Handbook Agreement ..................................................................................................... 8 Right to Amend ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Good Standing and Continued Enrollment ............................................................................................... 8 Condition of Enrollment for Parents/Guardians ....................................................................................... 9 About St. Anthony’s School......................................................................................................................... 11 Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................. 11 Philosophy Statement ............................................................................................................................. 11 Student Learning Expectations (SLEs) ..................................................................................................... 11 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................... 12 Non-Discrimination Policy ....................................................................................................................... 12 School Structure and Organization ............................................................................................................. 13 Office of Catholic Education.................................................................................................................... 13 Superintendent ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Principal .................................................................................................................................................. 13 Administrative Team ............................................................................................................................... 13 Faculty and Staff ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Catholic School Advisory Board .............................................................................................................. 13 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) ........................................................................................................ 14 Calendar 2019-2020 .................................................................................................................................... 15 Daily Schedule ............................................................................................................................................. 16 Regular Schedule..................................................................................................................................... 16 Minimum Day Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 16 Admission, Registration, and Financial Policies .......................................................................................... 17 Partnership of School and Family ........................................................................................................... 17 Admission Priorities ................................................................................................................................ 17 Probationary Admission .......................................................................................................................... 17 Age for Admission ................................................................................................................................... 18 Documentation Requirements ............................................................................................................... 18 Physical Examination .............................................................................................................................. 18 Immunizations ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Application Process ................................................................................................................................. 19 Application Interviews, Testing, or Screening......................................................................................... 19 Registration Fee ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Tuition ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Other Fees ............................................................................................................................................... 20 Tuition Collection .................................................................................................................................... 20 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................................ 21 Cost of Education .................................................................................................................................... 21 Other Enrollment Requirements ............................................................................................................ 22 Tuition and Fees 2019-2020.................................................................................................................... 23 Class Placement Procedures ................................................................................................................... 24 Withdrawal ............................................................................................................................................. 24 Extended Care Program .............................................................................................................................. 25 Hours and Days ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Minimum Days ........................................................................................................................................ 25 Monthly Payment Plan............................................................................................................................ 25 Drop-In Rate ............................................................................................................................................ 25 Extended Care Program Policies ............................................................................................................. 26 Extended Care Program Contact ............................................................................................................. 27 Communication ..........................................................................................................................................