“Catch the Spirit” 2018-2019 Student/Parent Handbook All Saints Catholic School Student / Parent Handbook 10900 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL 33351 School Phone: (954) 742-4842 School Fax: (954) 742-4871 Pastor: Fr. Randy Musselman Principal: Mrs. Kristen Whiting Table of Contents INTRODUCTION to Student-Parent Handbook: ........................................................................ 6 SECTION I - Philosophy, Mission Statement, Beliefs and Objectives History and Philosophy of School: ...................................................................................... 6 Message from Pastor/Principal: ........................................................................................ 7-8 Mission Statement: ................................................................................................................. 9 Objectives: ............................................................................................................................. 9 Religious Formation: ............................................................................................................. 9 Open Admission Policy: ........................................................................................................ 9 SECTION II - General School Information Hours of Operation: ............................................................................................................. 10 Birthday Celebrations: ......................................................................................................... 10 Clinic: ..................................................................................................................................... 10 Family School Association: .................................................................................................. 10 Lunch Program: .................................................................................................................... 11 New Students: ....................................................................................................................... 11 School Communication: .................................................................................................... 11 Service Hours Program: ...................................................................................................... 11 Telephone: ............................................................................................................................. 11 Tropical Storms: . ............................................................................................................ 11-12 SECTION III - Academic Policies Curriculum: ............................................................................................................................ 12 Physical Education: .............................................................................................................. 12 Promotion - Retention: ....................................................................................................... 12 Promotion with Summer Tutoring Requirements ............................................................ 12 Grading Policy Grading Scale: ........................................................................................................... 12 Report Cards: ............................................................................................................. 13 Honor Roll: ................................................................................................................ 13 Progress Reports: ...................................................................................................... 13 Attendance General Policy: ........................................................................................................... 13 Absentees: .................................................................................................................. 13 Homework: ................................................................................................................. 14 Trips and Vacations: ................................................................................................. 14 Parent-Teacher Conferences: ............................................................................................... 14 SECTION IV - School Regulations School Rules Arrival and Dismissal Procedures: ......................................................................... 14 Traffic Control: .................................................................................................... 14-15 Late Pickup/Early Dismissal: ................................................................................... 15 Transportation Arrangements:................................................................................. 15 Visitors: ....................................................................................................................... 15 Use of Cell phones or electronic devices: ............................................................... 15 -- 4 -- Medication Guidelines: ...................................................................................... 15-16 Parental Cooperation: .............................................................................................. 16 Withdrawals: .............................................................................................................. 16 Rules of Conduct Uniform Policy: ................................................................................................... 16-17 Harassment and Discrimination Policy: .......................................................... 17-18 Drug and Alcohol Policy: ........................................................................................ 18 Smoking/Vaping ......................................................................................................... 18 Anti-Bullying Policy: .......................................................................................... 18-19 Sexual Harassment: .................................................................................................... 19 Sexting ......................................................................................................................... 20 Weapons Policy: ........................................................................................................ 20 Threats of Violence Policy: ...................................................................................... 20 Public Display of Affection: ..................................................................................... 20 Vandalism: .................................................................................................................. 20 Disciplinary Procedures Student Conduct: ...................................................................................................... 20 Behavior Policy: ......................................................................................................... 21 Regulations: ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Middle School Discipline Plan: ..................................................................................................... 22 SECTION V - School Facilities Computer Services; Computer Use Policy: ................................................................. 23-24 SECTION VI - School Athletics, Organizations and Extracurricular Activities Fundraising: .......................................................................................................................... 24 Field Trips: ........................................................................................................................... 24 School Sponsored Events: ................................................................................................... 24 Participation in School Athletics or Organizations: ........................................................ 25 SECTION VII - After Care Program Fees: ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Late Pickup: ........................................................................................................................... 25 SECTION VIII - Additional Policies Student Records; Emergency Information: ...................................................................... 26 Financial Policies Tuition and Fees: ....................................................................................................... 26 Support Rate: ............................................................................................................. 26 Financial Obligations: .............................................................................................. 26 Child Protective Investigations: ..................................................................................................... 27 Testifying in Divorce or Custody Proceedings: ................................................................ 27 Non-Custodial Parent Policy: ............................................................................................. 27 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ....................................................................... 27 Use of Photos: ....................................................................................................................... 28 Electronic