St. Anthony of Padua School Family Handbook 2018-2019 Address: 6800 State Road Parma, Ohio 44134 Phone: (440) 845-3444 Fax: (440) 884-4548 Website: www.stanthonyofpaduaschool.org Contents Mission Statement ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Belief Statements .......................................................................................................................................... 5 General Information ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Admissions and Re-Admission Procedures ............................................................................................... 6 School Hours ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Morning Arrival Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 7 Dismissal Procedures ................................................................................................................................ 7 Emergency and Weather School Closure .................................................................................................. 9 Bus Transportation Rules .......................................................................................................................... 9 Attendance .................................................................................................................................................. 11 Reporting Absences ................................................................................................................................ 11 Homework Request ................................................................................................................................ 11 Tardiness ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Truancy.................................................................................................................................................... 12 Make-Up Work ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Appointments ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Vacation Policy ........................................................................................................................................ 12 High School Visitations ............................................................................................................................ 13 Attendance at After-School Activities and Co-Curricular Events ............................................................ 13 Academics ................................................................................................................................................... 13 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................... 13 Religious Education ................................................................................................................................. 14 Student Support Services ........................................................................................................................ 15 Technology .............................................................................................................................................. 15 Fine Arts Program ................................................................................................................................... 15 Physical Education .................................................................................................................................. 15 Spanish .................................................................................................................................................... 15 Mandatory Testing .................................................................................................................................. 15 Assessment ............................................................................................................................................. 16 Retention ................................................................................................................................................ 16 2 Homework............................................................................................................................................... 17 Field Trips ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Extracurricular Activities and Clubs ........................................................................................................ 17 Athletics and CYO Sports ........................................................................................................................ 18 Communication ........................................................................................................................................... 18 Report Cards ........................................................................................................................................... 18 Interim Reports ....................................................................................................................................... 18 GradeLock ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Parent-Teacher Conferences .................................................................................................................. 19 Reports to Custodial and Non-Custodial Parents ................................................................................... 19 Family Folder ........................................................................................................................................... 19 One Call Now........................................................................................................................................... 19 Parent-Student Messages ....................................................................................................................... 19 Cell Phone and School Phone Usage ....................................................................................................... 19 Lost and Found ........................................................................................................................................ 20 Finances ...................................................................................................................................................... 20 Tuition ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 NSF Checks .............................................................................................................................................. 20 Smart Aid Diocesan Tuition Assistance ................................................................................................... 20 Registration and Technology Fee ............................................................................................................ 20 Student Safety ............................................................................................................................................. 21 Visitors .................................................................................................................................................... 21 Parent Volunteers ................................................................................................................................... 21 Safety Drills ............................................................................................................................................. 21 Search and Seizure .................................................................................................................................. 21 Health .......................................................................................................................................................... 22 Emergency Forms.................................................................................................................................... 22 Immunization .......................................................................................................................................... 22 Illness ...................................................................................................................................................... 22 First Aid ................................................................................................................................................... 22 Medication at School .............................................................................................................................. 22 Screening ................................................................................................................................................