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St.GenevieveElementarySchool
Parent&StudentHandbook2016-2017
14024COMMUNITYSTREET
PANORAMACITY,CA91402
www.spartansonline.org
818.892.3802
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Table of Contents
Section1–Philosophy,Mission,Faculty&Staff Philosophy/Mission…………..……………………………………………………………………………….………….3
Accreditation…………………..………………………………………………………………………..…….………..…..3Faculty&Staff………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………4StudentLearningExpectations(SLEs).……………………………………………………..……………..…..…6
Section2:Admission&PertinentSchoolInformation/Policies Admission…………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….…….7 SchoolSchedule………………………………………………………………………………….…………………….……8
Arrival&Dismissal…………….…………………………………………………………….……………………….….10 Absences/Truancy……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………12 Snack/Lunch…………...…..……………………………………………………………………….………………………13 AfterschoolActivities(Sports/Band/Daycare)………………….…………….…………………….………13Section3:AcademicGuidelines Faith,includingFirstCommunion…..…………………………………………………………………………….16 Dignity,includingAcademicandBehavioralProbation……………………………………………..….16 Service,includingChristianServiceHours…………………………………………………………………….18 AcademicExcellence,includinggradingandreportcards..…………………………………………..18Section4:Technology
St.GenevievePolicies……………………………………………………………………………………………..…...22ArchdiocesanElectronicDevicePolicies……………………………………………………………………....23
Section5:ParentParticipationTuition………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28ServiceHours/FundraisingExpectations……………………………………………………………………….27School/ParentCommunication…………………………………………………………………………………….29ParentCooperation/Responsibilities…………………………………………………………………………….31
Section6:Student-SpecificInformation DressCode…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..35 OtherPolicies……………………………………………………………………………………………………….………45Section7:StudentHealthServices Counseling……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….….48 StudentHealthServices……………………………………………………………………………………………....49Section8:Records ConfidentialityandTransferringRecords………………………………………………………………..…..50Section9:Miscellaneous EmergencyProcedures…………………………………………………………………………………………………51Appendix AdditionalArchdiocesanPolicies…………………………………………………………………………….……52ParentSignatures
ParentChristianCodeofConduct………………………………………………………………………….……..59HandbookAcknowledgementForm…………………………………………………………………………..…60(PleasesignandreturntheAcknowledgementFormtoyourchild’shomeroomteacher)
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SECTION1:Philosophy,Mission,Faculty&StaffPhilosophySt.GenevieveSchoolofferstoitsstudentsanexcellentacademicprograminanatmospherededicatedtoCatholicprinciples.Weclearlyrecognizeandmaintainthatparentsaretheprimaryeducatorsoftheirchildren.Webelievethateachchildisaunique,creative,andresponsivepersonwhogrowsandlearnsthroughinteractionwithothersinanatmosphereoffaith,whichfostersChristianliving.Ourschoolworkswithstudents,inpartnershipwithparents,tocreateanenvironmentatschoolandathomeinwhicheachchildfeelsvalued.Studentswillexercisetheirresponsibilitytousetheirgiftsandtalentsinordertoparticipateatschoolasfullycaring,productivemembersoftheschoolandworldcommunity.St.GenevieveElementaryacademicprogrambuildsastrongfoundationofbasicskillsincoresubjects,suchasmathematics,languagearts,scienceandsocialstudies–whilerecognizingindividualdifferencesandlearningstyles.Religionclassesandreal-worldexperiences,suchascommunityserviceprojectsandliturgicalworship,developinourstudentsatruesenseofafaithcommunity.Studentsatourschoolareencouragedtodiscoverthejoysofcreativeexpression–throughart,musicandphysicaleducation.Catholicvalues,morals,andcharacterformationareintegratedineveryaspectofourcurriculum,whichextendsthrougheveryaspectofourdailylife.MissionSt.GenevieveElementarySchoolexiststoprovideaquality"value-oriented"Catholiceducationtoitsstudents.Ourgoalsareasfollows:toworkinpartnershipwithparents,toprovideacomprehensivereligionprogram,tonurtureanintegratedcurriculum,andtoencourageafaithcommunity.Bythesemeans,wehopetoensureanexcellentCatholicacademiceducationthatwillpreparestudents“ToKnowGod,toLivewithHonor,toChangetheWorld.”AccreditationSt.GenevieveElementarySchoolisaccreditedbytheWesternCatholicEducationalAssociation(WCEA)andisco-accreditedbytheWesternAssociationofSchoolandColleges(WASC).
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Faculty&StaffAdministration
Pastor ReverendAldenSison
President/Principal DanHorn
ExecutiveDirector AmandaAllen
AssociateDirectors PatrickPalmeter&MarilynTran
DeanofCharacter AmandaDeLaCruz(Gr.6-8)
Faculty/ClassroomTeachersKA GinaAverion
KB RemieSanders
1A StephanieSanchez
1B TeresaRichardson
2A MelinaRosales
2B Sr.IreneNajera
3A CarolineKochakji
3B SarahSugay
4A LeonardContreras
4B BernaditaRamos
5A MarilynRamirez
5B LissyMorales
6A TomNguyen–Math
6B FemilynYao-SocialStudies
7A JimmyZepeda–Religion
7B AnnaMontes–Science
8A ArtGasparians–ELA
8B DavidLopez–ELA
Music TBA
FineArts MicheleMartini
PhysicalEducation RomeoGarcia
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LibraryandResearchSkills
JamieBattaglia
SupportStaff(morningandafternoon)
VeronicaAbegg
DeliaAlcon
EmelynCabrera
YolandaDene
IreneGuzman
KenyaHernandez
AshleeSandoval
MirnaWilcoxin
DaycareDirector
EvelynParel
*Homeworkclubanddaycareisassistedbyteachersandinstructionalaidesasappropriate.
OfficeStaff
FrontDesk TeriMeichtry
Finances CarolBraganza
TuitionManager ShaneMcKay
HealthAide LeahDavid
EducationalTechnology
K-8 ChristianDeGuzman
SharedResources
Boththeelementaryandthehighschoolwillshareresources,includingpersonnel.
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StudentLearningExpectations(SLEs)FAITHStudentsshowknowledgeoftheteachingandpracticesoftheCatholicChurch.DIGNITYStudentsexhibitintegrity,responsibility,sociability,andself-esteem.SERVICEStudentsparticipateinandvaluecommunityservicewiththeirneighbors.ACADEMICEXCELLENCEStudentsdevelopandenrichtheirabilitiestothefullest.AllstudentsofSt.GenevieveElementarySchoolwillexhibitthefollowingcharacteristics:Faith-AChrist-centeredpersonwho...•UnderstandstheCatholicfaith•Maintainshealthinbody,mind,andspirit•RespectfullyparticipatesinMass,prayers,confessions,andliturgies•Showsknowledgeofgrade-appropriateprayersandreligiousinformation•FulfillsChristianServiceHoursAcademicExcellence-AnEnthusiasticLearnerWho...•Setsrealisticgoalsandexpectations•Adoptsavarietyoftechnologiesandmethodologiestoseekandapplyknowledge•Creativelyemployscriticalthinkingskillsinbecomingalifelonglearner•Demonstrateseffectiveworkhabits•Listenstoandfollowsdirections•Demonstratesself-control•ExpressesoneselfthroughtheartsService-AWorld-WiseLearnerWho...•Givesunselfishlyofone'stime,effort,andtalent•Distinguishesoneselfbyexample•Participatesinclassserviceprojects•Showsawarenessfortheneedsofothers•Helpsothersvoluntarily•KeepsourschoolcommunitycleanandsafeDignity-ADignifiedLearnerWho...•Acknowledgestheworldasaglobalsociety•Respectsandacceptsthediversityofothers•Developsasenseofcommunityandworldcitizenship•Acceptsresponsibilityforone'sactions•Resolvesdifferencesinarespectfulmanner
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SECTION2:AdmissionsandSchoolInformationAdmissionGuidelines
● Preferencesshallbegiventoactivemembersoftheparish.● UnderArchdiocesanguidelinesforfinancialconsiderations,theoptimumnumberof
studentsperclassroomisthirty-five(35).● Therecommendedageforkindergartenstudentsisfive(5)yearofageonorbefore
September1,butrequiredbyDecember1,unlesswaivedbytheHeadofSchool.● Therecommendedageforfirstgradestudentsissix(6)yearsofageonorbefore
September1,butrequiredbyDecember1,unlesswaivedbytheHeadofSchool.● AllstudentsmustcomplywithcurrentCaliforniaimmunizationandhealth
requirementspriortoenrollment.● TheparishschoolwillstrivetohaveCatholiceducationaccessibletoasmany
studentsaspossible,bothwithitseducationalprogramsandfinancialconsideration;however,itmayhaveinsufficientresourcestoservetheeducationalneedsofallstudents.
● ThePastor,PrincipalandHeadofSchoolwillreviewastudent’scontinuedeligibilityforenrollmentintheparishschool.
AdmissionsRequirements
1. Forallnewstudents,acompleteapplicationisrequiredincludingthefollowingdocuments:
a. BirthCertificateb. BaptismalCertificate/FirstCommunionCertificatec. Currentrecordofimmunizationandhealthd. Reportcard(transferstudentsonly)demonstratingstudentisongradeleveland
showsgoodconduct/efforte. Letterofrecommendationfromcurrentschool(transferstudentsonly)
2. RegistrationFeeIfthechildpassestheentranceexamandthereportcardissatisfactory,aninterviewisrequiredforthechildandparentswithourHeadofSchooland/orDeanofStudies.Priorityisgiveninthefollowingorder:
1. FamilieswhoareregisteredandcontributingmembersofStGenevieveParish2. Catholicfamiliesoutsideofparish3. Non-Catholicfamilies
SchoolStudentNon-DiscriminationPolicy
Theschool,mindfulofitsmissiontobeawitnesstotheloveofChristforall,admitsstudentsregardlessofrace,color,nationalorigin,and/orethnicorigintoallrights,privileges,programs,andactivitiesgenerallyaccordedormadeavailabletostudentsattheschool.
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Theschooldoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,disability,medicalcondition,sex,ornationaland/orethnicoriginintheadministrationofeducationalpoliciesandpractices,scholarshipprograms,andathleticandotherschool-administeredprograms,althoughcertainathleticleaguesandotherprogramsmaylimitparticipationandsomearchdiocesanschoolsoperateassingle-sexschools.
Whiletheschooldoesnotdiscriminateagainststudentswithspecialneeds,afullrangeofservicesmaynotalwaysbeavailabletothem.Decisionsconcerningtheadmissionandcontinuedenrollmentofastudentintheschoolarebaseduponthestudent'semotional,academic,andphysicalabilitiesandtheresourcesavailabletotheschoolinmeetingthestudent'sneeds.
SchoolScheduleGr.K-5FullDays7:45am MorningBellandAssembly8:00am ClassroomInstructionBegins10:15–10:30am MorningRecessGradesK-512:00–1:00pm StaggeredLunchforGr.K-5(Lunchis40minutestotal)2:45pm DismissalforGradesK-3 3:00pm DismissalforGrades4-83:00pmDaycare/HomeworkClubBegins6:00pmDaycare/HomeworkClubendsFridayHalfDays7:45am MorningBell–ReportdirectlytoclassonMassdays8:00am ClassroomInstructionBegins10:30–10:50am MorningRecessGr.K-512:30pm DismissalforGradesK-312:45pm DismissalforGrades4-81:00pmDaycarebegins6:00pmDaycareendsBeforeLaborDayandafterMemorialDay–theschooldismissesat1:45(K-3)&2:00(4-8)Monday–Thursday.ThereisnotPE,norelectives(Gr.6-8)duringthistime.
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SchoolScheduleGr.6-8FullDays7:45am MorningBellandAssembly7:55am BlockOne9:40–9:55am MorningRecessGrades6-89:55am BlockTwo11:35–12:15pm LunchGrades6-812:15pm Block32:05pm Electives3:00pm DismissalFridayHalfDays7:45am MorningBell–ReportdirectlytoclassonMassdays8:00am MassBegins8:55am Period19:25am Period29:55am Recess10:15am Period310:45am Period411:15am Period511:45am Period6withvideoannouncements12:45am Dismissal*AdministrationreservestherighttoamendtheseschedulesatanytimeBeforeLaborDayandafterMemorialDay–theschooldismissesat1:45(K-3)&2:00(4-8)Monday–Thursday.ThereisnotPE,norelectives(Gr.6-8)duringthistime.SpecialEveningSchoolScheduleAttimes,themiddleschoolstudents(grades7&8)andallparentsareinvitedtoattendaspecialdayofschoolthatincludesaspeakerwithamessageoncharacterdevelopmentandgivingbacktotheworld.Onthosedays,grades7&8onlyfollowtheschedulebelow.2:00pm AlgebraStudentsReport2:30pm StudentsArrive2:40pm ReporttoClass2:40–3:20 PeriodOne
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3:20–4:00 PeriodTwo4:00–4:15 Recess4:15–4:55 PeriodThree4:55–5:35 PeriodFour5:35–6:15 DinnerBreak6:15–6:45 Homework/AR/HomeroomTime6:45–8:45 GuestSpeakerintheGym**AllparentsareinvitedtoattendtheGuestSpeakerportionoftheeveningCALENDARTheCalendarislocatedandupdatedregularlyontheschoolwebsitewww.spartansonline.orgArrival&DismissalProceduresInordertoensureasafearrivalanddismissalofstudents,parentsareaskedtofollowtheguidelinesprovidedbytheschool.Parentsareresponsibleformodelingcourteousbehaviorforallthestudentspresentattheschool.Thus,theschoolcanrequirethatparentsnolongerdropoffandpickuptheirchildrenonschoolgroundsifdiscourteousbehaviortakesplacesrepeatedly.ArrivalProceduresMorningdrop-offanddailypick-upwilltakeplaceonCommunityStreet.Afterbeingdroppedoff,studentswillenterthroughthepedestriangatenearclassroom7B.Therewillbecampussafetyofficersondutyeachmorningwhenpossible.Twoteacherswillalsobeassignedtothefrontofthebuilding.PleaseDONOTpullintothecampustodropyourchildoff.Parkingspacesoncampusarereservedforelderlyparishionersattendingthe8amMassonly.MorningAssemblyUponarrival,studentsaretoputtheirbackpacksinplaceintheschoolyard.Theywillbefreetoplayandsocializewiththeirfriendsuntilthefirstbell.Followingthefirstbell,studentswilllineupwiththeirbackpacksandtheirclassandwaitforMorningPrayerandassembly.Studentsaremarkedtardyiftheyarenotintheirclassroomby7:55am.Ifrunninglateandprayer/pledgeisinsession,studentsshouldrespectfullySTOPandreciteprayer/pledgewiththeschool.Oncetheprayer/pledgeiscompletetheymaycontinuetotheirdesignatedclassarea.
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DismissalProceduresAfternoondismissalwilltakeplaceonCommunityStreet(notthroughtheschooloffice.)GradesK-3willbedismissedat2:45.Grades4-8willbedismissedat3:00.Parentsarenotpermittedtobeoncampustowaitfortheirchilduntil2:40(Gr.K-3)and2:55(Gr.4-8).Thereareclassesstillinsessionanditcanbedisruptivetohaveparentswaitingoutsideofclassrooms.Weaskthatyoukindlywaitbythedesignatedareawhereyourstudent’sclassmeets.Allstudents/parentsmustcheckoutwiththeteacherbeforetheyleavefortheday.Studentsarenotpermittedtowaitfortheirparentsinthemainofficeforpickup.Allstudentsandparentsmustusedesignatedcrosswalkstocrossthestreet.GuidelinestoFacilitatethisProcess
1. BEKINDTOOURNEIGHBORS:Pleasedonotsoundyourhornsorblockneighbors’drivewaysatanytime.
2. PARKING:Tothosewhohaveschoolbusinesstotakecareoforwouldliketowalktotheclassroom,pleasefindparkingononeofthesidestreets,notCommunityStreet,&walk.
3. NOPARKINGONCOMMUNITY:WekindlyrequestthatnooneusesCommunityStreetto
parkyourcarbetween7:00and7:45amor2:45–3:15pm
4. CARING:Arriveearlysoasnottobeinahurry.Avoidaccidentsorconfrontationsbyplanningtoarriveearlierorlatertotimeyourdropoffduringlessbusytimes.
5. SUPERVISION:Theteachers’assignedmorningandafternoonsupervisionareinstructed
toNOTengageinansweringquestionsorsocialinteraction.Theireyesandearsmustbeonourarrivinganddepartingstudents.Weaskthateachfamilyrespectthefactthatteachershavestrictorders.Pleasedonotbeoffendedifateacherrefusestorespondtoyourquickquestionoutofyourcarwindow.
6. PATIENCE:Pleaseknowinadvancethattherewillbedelayswhen1,200students
(elementaryandhighschool)arebeingdroppedoffandpickedup.Planforthemandbepreparedtoexpectdelays.
Ifforanyreason,youarenotabletopickupyourchildatyourregularlyscheduledtimeafterschool,pleaseCALLthemainofficesotheycanalerttheteachertosendthechildtodaycare.TeachersmaynotseenotessentonEdmodoorE-mailsenttheday-of,astheyarebusyteachingduringtheday.
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Absence,Tardiness,andTruancyAbsenceParentsareaskedtocalltheschooloffice(818-892-3802)inthemorningiftheirchildissickandunabletoattendschool.Ifastudentisabsentformorethanfiveconsecutivedays,theparentmustobtainaphysician’snoteinorderforthestudenttobereadmittedtoclass.Studentsarenotpermittedtobeabsentmorethanatotalof10%oftheentireyear(excusedandunexcused).Thisequalsroughlysixabsencespertrimester,or18absencesperyear.AbsencewithAcceptableExcuseWhenastudenthasbeenabsent,awrittenexcusesignedbytheparentorguardianisrequired;andtheexcusesarekeptonfileforaperiodofoneyear.Anacceptableexcuseincludesillness,attendanceatmedicalordentalappointments,funeralservicesforfamilymembers,quarantinedirectedbyCountyorCityOfficials,oremergencyorspecialcircumstancesasdeterminedbytheschoolauthorities.Excessiveunexcusedabsencesmayresultinlossofacademiccredit.Studentswillhavetwoweekstomakeupmissedworkwithoutpenaltyupontheirreturn.ExtendedAbsencesTheadministrationdiscouragesfamiliesfromschedulingvacationsduringtheschoolyear.However,familyemergenciescanarise.When,forfamilyreasons,parentswishtotaketheirchildrenoutofschooltemporarily,theHeadofSchoolandteacherwilldiscusswiththeparentsthepossibleeffectsofsuchanabsence.Allstudentswillberesponsibleformakingupmissedworkwithintwoweeksoftheirreturn.Workturnedinaftertwoweekswillbepenalized.LeavingSchoolEarlyAstudentmaynotleavetheschoolbeforetheregulardismissaltimewithoutawrittenrequestfromaparentorguardian.Therequestmuststatethereasonforearlydismissal.DuringtheweekoftheStandardizedTesting(STAR),parentsarerequestednottomakemedicalappointmentsunlessurgentlyneeded.Ifparentsneedtocollecttheirstudentspriortotheirdismissaltime,theymustcheckinwiththeofficefirstandthestudentwillbesenttotheoffice.Parentsshouldnotgodirectlytotheirchild’sclassroom.TardinessItisvitallyimportantforallstudentstobeatschoolontime.Allstudentsshouldbepresentformorningassemblyat7:45am.StudentswillbemarkedtardyingradesK-8iftheyarenotpresentby7:55amastardinessisdisruptivetotheeducationprocessfortheentireclass.TardystudentsingradesK-8aretoreporttotheschoolofficetoreceivealateslipbeforebeingadmittedtoclass.
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K-3studentsshouldbeescortedbyparentstothechurchiftardyonFridays.Everyfivetardiesastudentincurswillresultin1additionalservicehourbeingaddedtotheparent’srequirementforstudentsingradesK-5.Everyfivetardiesamiddleschoolstudentaccumulateswillresultinonedetention.TruancyPolicyIntheeventthattheschoolsuspectsthatastudentistruant(absentfromschoolrepeatedly,withoutanacceptableexcuse),theschooladministrationwillcontacttheparentorguardian.Iftheschoolsuspectsthatthestudentisahabitualtruantandallresourcesattheschoollevelhavebeenexhausted,theschoolPrincipalorHeadofSchoolwillnotifythelocalpublicChildWelfareandAttendanceauthorities.Snack/LunchItistheparent’sresponsibilitytosendtheirchildwithabalanced&nutritioussnackandlunch.Pleaselimittheamountofsugarysnacksyousend,includingbutnotlimitedtocookies,cakes,anddoughnuts.Instead,considersendingfruit,lowsugaryogurtsandfreshcutvegetables.Ifyouareorderingtheschoollunch,pleasedosobythedatesprovidedonthelunchmenu.Shouldyouforgettosendyourchild’slunchonthatday,pleaseCALLthemainofficesotheycannotifytheteacher.TeachersmaynotseenotespostedonEdmodo,ore-mailedsincetheyareteachingduringtheday.Promptremittanceofpaymentdirectlytothecaféisappreciated.Fastfoodisnotpermitted.Pleasedonotdropoffanyformoffastfoodforyourchildduringtheday.AfterschoolActivitiesSt.Genevieveoffersaplethoraofafterschoolactivitiestoenrichthedevelopmentofyourchild.However,inordertoattendafterschoolactivities,includingtry-outsofanykind,studentsmustbepresentatschoolduringtheday.Partialabsencesduetomedicalappointmentsexcluded.Allstudentsshouldreporttodaycareafterschool(freeofcharge)untiltheircoach/banddirectorarrivestobeginpractice.Ifapracticeiscancelledatthelastminute(day-of)foranyreasonincludingthecoach/teacherbeingill,allstudentsmayreporttodaycareFREEOFCHARGEuntiltheirregularlyscheduledactivitywouldhavebeenover.
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AthleticsStudentsingradesK-8areinvitedtoparticipateintheSt.GenevieveValiantAthleticsafter-schoolprogram.Eachindividualathleticprogramwillrequirea$75fee.Parentswillberequiredtoprovidetransportationfortheirstudentstoandfrompracticesandgames.Allschoolrulesapplytothesportsprogram.Studentsmustbeingoodacademicstandingtoparticipate(abovea2.0atalltimesduringtheseason).Practicetimeanddayswillbeuptothecoach’sdiscretion.Allstudentsinsportsshouldreporttodaycare(freeofcharge)untiltheircoacharrivesforpracticetime.Theyshouldnotwaitonthebenches.Band/DrumlineStudentsingrades5-8areinvitedtoparticipateintheSt.Genevieveafterschooladvancedbandprogramsatthediscretionofthebanddirector.Eachindividualafterschoolbandprogramwillbeassessedafeeandparentsmayberequiredtoassistintheoverallfundraisingrequirementsfortheband,separatefromthegeneralfundraisingparentsmustdofortheschool.Allschoolrulesapplytothemembersofthebandprogram.Studentsmustremainingoodacademicstandingtoparticipate(abovea2.0)andhavegoodconductintheclassroom(Sorabove).Practicetimes,daysandweek-endtournamentsareuptothebanddirector’sdiscretion.Allstudentsinband/drumlineshouldreporttodaycare(freeofcharge)untiltheircoacharrivesforpracticetime.Theyshouldnotwaitonthebenches.ChoirStudentsingradesK-5areinvitedtoparticipateintheSt.GenevieveChildren’sChoirsafterschooltwiceaweek.Eachafterschoolchoirwillbeassessedaseparatefee.Studentsingrades5-8areinvitedtotryoutforourShowChoir.Feesandfundraisingrequirementswillbeassociatedwiththisindividualgroupandareseparatefromthegeneralfundraisingparentsmustdofortheschool.AllschoolrulesapplytothemembersoftheShowChoir.Studentsmustremainingoodacademicstandingtoparticipate(abovea2.0)andhavegoodconductintheclassroom(Sorabove).Practicetimes,daysandweek-endcompetitionsareuptothechoirdirector’sdiscretion.Allstudentsinchoirshouldreporttodaycare(freeofcharge)untiltheircoacharrivesforpracticetime.Theyshouldnotwaitonthebenches.AdditionalAfterschoolActivitiesSt.GenevieveisproudtoofferadditionalafterschoolactivitiesincludingbutnotlimitedtoAcademicDecathlon,Cheer,Dance&TheaterProductions.Allafterschoolactivitiesareassociatedwithanadditionalfeetohelpoff-settheprogram.Allschoolrulesapplytotheprograms.Studentsmustbeingoodacademicstandingtoparticipate(abovea2.0atalltimesduringtheseason).Practicetimeanddayswillbeuptothecoach/teacher’sdiscretion.All
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studentsshouldreporttodaycare(freeofcharge)untiltheircoach/teacherarrivesforpracticetime.Theyshouldnotwaitonthebenches.Daycare/HomeworkTimeTheDaycare/HomeworkTimeisaservicetoparentswhocannotpickuptheirchildrenafterschoolorwhowouldliketheirchild/childrentoreceivetutoringwithanadulttohelpwithhomework.Childrenmustbepickedupwithin15minutesofdismissal,(3:15onfulldaysand1:00on½days)ortheywillbesenttotheafterschoolprogram.StudentsMAYNOTwaitintheofficeoronthebenchesfortheirparentstopickthemup.PleaseDONOTputyourchildinanunsafeorawkwardpositionbytellingthemnottoreporttodaycarewhenallschoolstaffwilldirectthemtoreporttodaycareat3:15/1:00pm.Therewillbeadailyfeeof$15perchildchargedforstudentssenttotheProgram.ScheduleforDaycare/HomeworkTimeDaycare/HomeworkTimebeginswithabreaktimeforstudentsatthecloseoftheschooldaywheretheycaneatasnackandplaybriefly.At3:15/3:30pm,studentsreturntoclassroomstoworkingradelevelstocompletehomeworkwiththeassistanceofhiredstaff.Reading/LanguageArtsandMathareprioritizedsubjects.HomeworkTimedoesnotensurethatyourchildwillfinishallhomeworknorthatalltheirhomeworkwillbe100%correct.Itisstilltheparent’sresponsibilitytocheckallhomeworkeachnight.Afterhomeworktimeconcludesat4:15/4:30,studentsarepermittedtoplayinshifts.AllstudentsMUSTbepickedupby6pmorincuradditionalcharges.PaymentAllmonthlyHomeworkTimeanddaycarefeeswillbeaddedtoFACTStuition.Daily,incurredcostsofDaycare/HomeworkTimeshouldbepaidinthemainoffice.IndividualTutoringAttimesstudentsmayneedadditional1-on-1tutoringwithaclassroomteacher.Servicesmaybearrangedwithateacherfor1:1academicsupport(nothomework)attherateof$25perhour.Thisfeeispayabletothemainoffice.
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SECTION3:AcademicGuidelinesStudentsandStaffworkcollaborativelytohelpallindividualsachievetheStudentLearningExpectations(SLEs)ofSt.GenevieveElementarySchool.TheSLEsaredividedintothefollowingfourcategories;Faith,Dignity,ServiceandAcademicExcellence.FAITHAsaCatholicschoolwhoseteacher’smissionis“toteachasJesusdid”andtobuildupthefaithcommunityofSt.GenevieveParish,theReligionprogramisacentralpartoftheCatholicidentityoftheschool.TeachersstrivetoincorporateCatholicvaluesintoallcurricularareasandmodelfaithcommitmenttothestudents.SomeofthecomponentsoftheReligionPrograminclude:
• Studentparticipationindailyprayer• Schoolliturgiesandprayerservices• SacramentalpreparationprogramforFirstReconciliationandEucharist• BasicreligiontextbookselectedfromtheArchdiocesanlistofapprovedtexts• ChristianServiceProgramforallstudents• AFamilyLife/VIRTUSProgram• AdventandLentenReconciliationServices• SpecialMaycelebrationshonoringMary
FirstCommunionParentsofchildrenwhoarescheduledtohavetheirFirstReconciliationinFebruaryandtheirFirstCommunioninMaymustpresentacopyoftheirchild’sBaptismCertificatetothemainofficeaswellasattendinformationalmeetingsthatwillaidinthepreparationfortheseevents.Thesecondgradeteacherswillannouncemeetingdates.DIGNITYStudentsandparentsareexpectedtoabidebyallschoolrulesandacademicpolicies.Shouldstudentsviolateschoolpoliciesandprocedures,teachersandadministratorswilltakestepstoensurestudentsareabletogetbackontrack.TeachersuseavarietyofmethodstoalertparentsofconcernsintheirclassroomincludingClassDojo,e-mails,writtenortelephonenotificationsanddetentions(Grades6-8).Pleasebeadviseddisciplineisanaspectofmoralguidanceandnotaformofpunishment.Thepurposeofdisciplineistoprovideaschoolclimateconducivetolearningandonethatpromotescharacterdevelopment.DisciplineismaintainedinaclassroomorschoolwhenstudentsworkcooperativelywiththeHeadofSchool,theteachers,andtheirclassmatestowardtheattainmentoftheclassandschoolobjectives.However,itshouldbenotedthatthelegitimateinterestsoftheschoolextendbeyondtheschooldayandbeyondtheschoolhours.
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Allofficialmeetingsregardingstudent’sbehaviorandacademicswillbeconductedwithparentsandthelegalguardianofchildrenonly.ParentCooperation:Itisexpectedthatallparentswillsupportthedecisionoftheadministrationregardingdisciplineissuesfortheirchildknowingthattheschoolhasdoneit’sbesttoinvestigatethesituationandrenderafairandjustoutcomegivingconsiderationtoastudent’sageandcircumstances.Pleasebeadvisedthatadministrationwillonlydiscussyourchild’sinvolvementandyourchild’sdisciplinewithyou.Theinvolvementofotherstudentsandthedisciplineofotherstudentswillnotbediscussed.AcademicProbationAnystudentwithaGPAbelow2.0attheendofatrimesterand/oranystudentreceivingtwoormore“NI’s/F’s”withinatrimesterwillbeplacedonacademicprobation.AnystudentwhoisplacedonprobationfortwotrimestersmaybeaskedtoleaveSt.GenevieveSchool.Anystudentreceivingany“D/NI”or“F”inbehaviorattheendofthetrimesterwillbeplacedonbehavioralprobation.Anystudent,whoreceivestwotrimestergradesof“D/NI”or“F”inbehavior,willbeaskedtowithdrawfromSt.GenevieveSchool.Academicandbehavioralprobationmay,atthediscretionoftheHeadofSchoolandteacher,beextendedintothefollowingschoolyear.Anystudentwhoisplacedonprobationmaynot(atthediscretionoftheteachers,DeanofStudiesandHeadofSchool)participateinschoolactivitiesand/orfunctionsforexamplesports,choir,band,drumline,studentcouncil,SpiritDay,etc.BehavioralProbationAchildmaybeplacedonprobationatanytimeatthediscretionoftheDeanofStudies,DeanofCharacter,HeadofSchool,PrincipalorPastor.Onceachildisplacedonprobation,itispossiblethathe/shemightnotparticipateinextracurricularactivitiesandfieldtrips.Thiswillbeleftuptothediscretionoftheteachers,basedonthechild’sclassperformanceandbehavioraswellaspreviousrecord.Whenachildisplacedonprobation,heorsheagreestomakethenecessarychangesinbehavior,grades,effort,andattitudetobeasuccessfulstudentatSt.Genevieve.Theparentsandstudentagree,inwriting,towithdrawthechildfromtheschoolifthetermsofprobationarenotmetaccordingtothestandardssetbytheteacherandadministration.Ifthechildreceivesthreeormoredisciplinaryreferralformsafterbeingplacedonprobation,itmaybecauseforwithdrawalordismissalfromSt.Genevieve.
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SERVICEAllstudentsingradesK-8arerequiredtocompletecommunityservicehours.Anappropriateamountisrequiredforeachgradelevel.Theteachersineachgradelevelsetduedatesandspecificinstructionsonhowtocompletethesehours.Teachersmayusethisservicecomponentaspartoftheirreligiongrade.IngeneralChristianServiceHoursarehourscompletedoutsideofthehometohelppromotethemissionofthechurchinthecityofLosAngeles.Theyaredesignedtogivestudentsagreatersenseofresponsibilityandpurposeinhelpingtomaketheworldabetterplaceincaringforthesick,poorandthoseinneed.Kinder: 1hour Gradefour: 8hours Gradeeight: 16hours Gradeone: 2hours Gradefive: 10hours Gradetwo: 4hours Gradesix: 12hoursGradethree: 6hours Gradeseven: 14hoursParentsareencouragedtoparticipateintheschool-sponsoredfamilycommunityserviceeventssuchasHealtheBay,attendingFamilyMassandTheGreenBagProject.ACADEMICEXCELLENCEStudentsdevelopandenrichtheirabilitiestothefullest.ReportCardsReportcardsareissuedthreetimesperschoolyearforGrades1-8.TheschoolusesGradelinktokeepparentsandstudentsinformedregardingtheprogressoftheirchildren.Teacherspostgradesforallcoresubjectsonceaweektoensureparentsandstudentsareupdatedcontinuallyregardinggrades.Thefollowingcriteriaareusedforevaluationofgrades1-8butarenotlimitedto;tests,quizzes,classwork,homework,classroomparticipation,andprojects.ThepromotionandretentionofstudentsisatthediscretionoftheteacherandadministrationinaccordancewithArchdiocesanpolicy.Ifthereisapossibilitythatyourchildwillberetained,ameetingwilltakeplacebetweentheparentandtheschool.Reportcardswillbehelduntilallfinancialobligationstotheschoolhavebeenmet.Kindergartenstudentsreceivetworeportcardsperyear(JanuaryandJune).Studentprogressshouldbediscusseddirectlywiththechild’steacher.
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GradingScaleGrades1-3OOutstanding GGood SSatisfactory NINeedsImprovementAwardsforGrades1-3Students in Grades 1-3 are eligible to receive the following two awards at the end of eachtrimesterasdeterminedbytheirgradesandconduct.OutstandingAward: issued to students receivingallO’s in all subjects including conduct andworkhabits.(Art/MusicandPEarecalculatedforOutstandingAward)ArchangelAward: issuedtostudentsreceivingallO’sandG’sinallsubjectsincludingconductandworkhabits.(Art/MusicandPEarecalculatedforArchangelAward)PleasebeadvisedagradeofanSindicatesthatstudentsaremeetinggradelevelexpectations.AG indicatesthattheyaresurpassingexpectationsandanO indicatesthatstudentshavefarsurpassedgradelevelexpectations.Grades4–8A97-100% B+90-92% C+80-84% D65-69%A-93-96% B87-89% C75-79% F64&below B-85–86% C-70-74% HonorRollGrades4-8Students in grades4-8 areeligible forHonorRoll asdeterminedby their grades in academicsubjects (coreandnon-core)aswellasconductandworkhabits.Non-coreclasses includeallelectivecoursesincludingbutnotlimitedto:Art,MusicandPE.FirstHonors:issuedtostudentsreceivinganoverallGPAof3.6andhigherwithanAorB(85%andabove)inallCOREsubjects,passingallElectiveclasses,andanOinworkhabits/conduct.SecondHonors:issuedtostudentsreceivinganoverallGPAof3.2-3.59withanA,BorC(70%andabove)inallCOREsubjects,passingallElectiveclasses,andanO/Ginworkhabits/conduct.. GradePromotionGradepromotionwillbedeterminedbytheteacherandadministrationbasedonthestudent’sacademicperformanceduringtheyearandinconsultationwiththeparents.Thefinaldecisionwillbemadebyadministration.
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HomeworkTeachersinallgradesgivehomework;itisanecessarypartofschoollearning.Weaskthateachfamilyprovidesaquiet,supervisedenvironmentforeachchildtostudyanddohomeworkassignments.Thefollowingaresuggestedtimesthatyourchildshouldbespendingtostudyanddohomeworkassignmentseachevening.GradesK-2 Approximately30minutesGrades3-5 Approximately60minutesGrades6-8 Approximately60-120minutesAlthoughparentsareencouragedtoassist,whenpossible,withhomeworkassignments,itisdetrimentaltothechildandtheeducationalprocesswhenparentsactuallycompletetheassignmentforthechild.InclusionProceduresThroughthemissionoftheArchdiocese,ourschoolsstrivetoservechildrenwithvariedlearningneeds.AlleducatorsinArchdiocesanschoolsfollow“DirectionsfortheInclusionProcessinCatholicSchools:SupportTeamEducationPlanProcess(STEP)andMinorAdjustmentPlanProcess(MAP)”.Parentsorguardianswhofeelthattheirstudentmayneedaminoradjustmenttoenablehim/hertoparticipateinthegeneraleducationcurriculumortheschoolshouldconsultthestudent’steacherandHeadofSchooltodeterminehowbesttomeetthestudents’needs.Parentsorguardiansmayrequestthe“DisabilityDiscriminationComplaintReviewProcess”fromtheHeadofSchooltoaddressunresolvedissues.GraduationRequirementsItisrequiredthatall8thgradestudentsmaintainapassinggradeinallsubjectareas,includingbehaviorandeffort.Inaddition,studentsmustalsocomplete16hoursofChristianServiceandattendallreligiousactivitiesandretreats.Acertificateofattendanceratherthanadiplomawillbeissuedtothestudentwhofailstomeetallacademicrequirements.Thisincludestheobtainmentofanoverallaveraged2.0GPAingrades6-8orthedurationofthetimetheyhavebeenattheschooliflessthanthreeyears.Incasesinvolvingoffensespriortograduation,thestudentisimmediatelysuspendedandisnotallowedtoparticipateingraduationactivities.Allparentsarerequiredtoattendthe8thgradeparentmeeting.Eachparentmustalsosignandreturnthe8thgradegraduationform,acknowledgingandagreeingtoalltermsforgraduation.Graduationfeesaresetandnon-negotiable,regardlessifaparentchoosestooptoutofanactivityorifdisciplinaryactionsprohibitstudentsfromparticipatinginaportionoforallofgraduation.
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Tuitionandalladditionalfeesmustbepaidinorderforastudenttoreceivetheirgown,participateinallgraduationactivitiesandreceivetheirdiploma.Therecommendeddatetohaveallaccountssettledfor8thgradersisMay1st.TestingandAssessmentsTheschoolfollowsthestandardizedtestingprogramasdirectedbytheArchdiocesanDepartmentofCatholicSchools.Studentsingrades5&8taketheAssessmentofCatholicReligiousEducation(ACRE)inthewinter.StudentsingradesK-8taketheSTARreadingandmathassessmentsfourtimesayeartomeasuregrowthandtheachievementofstandardsinbothsubjects.TutoringIfastudentrequiresprivatetutoringorparentswishtohaveastudenttutoredinschoolsubjects,theparentsareresponsibleforengagingthetutorandpayingalltutoringcosts.Theschoolmayassisttheparentsinidentifyingtutoringresources.Teachersmaynotbepaidfortutoringstudentsassignedtotheirclasses.WithpriorpermissionfromtheHeadofSchool,teachersmaytutorothersstudentswhoattendtheschoolandbepaidforsuchtutoringbytheparents.Aschoolmayarrangewithindependentcontractorsorentities,whoarenotteachersorstaffattheschooltoprovidetutoringonafeebasis.Independententitiesmusthaveappropriatelicenses,agreementsforuseofthepremises,andinsurance.AlltutorsandentitiesmustcomplywiththeproceduresandpoliciesoftheextendedschooldayprogramandtheArchdiocesanGuidelinesforAdultsInteractingwithMinorsandParishorParishSchoolActivitiesorEvents.
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SECTION4:Technology
Mission Statement - St.GenevieveElementary School is firmly committed toenhancingboththe learning and teaching of our students and teachers. Our goal is to encourage criticalthinking, clear communication skills, and collaborative learning among our students.Technology is ameans to thisend.As such, iPadsareNOT tobeoutof studentsbackpackswhen they are outside of the classroom. This includes before school, during recess andafterschoolontheschoolyardarea.AlliPadsusedbystudentsatSt.GenevieveElementarymust:
• Beregisteredatwww.ipadsges.com• HavetheFindmyiPhoneappinstalledandactivated• Haveastrong,protectivecase.• Brokenandcrackedcasesmustbereplaced.• Havethestudent’snameeitheretchedorplacedonbothiPadandthecase• Agreetonot“jailbreak”ordownloadmaterial/apps• BeupdatedtothelatestiOSversion• Notbeusedtodisrupttheclassroominanyway• Havenotificationsturnedoff• UseiPadsduringdaycareonlyduringapprovedtimeperiods.
Theseguidelineshavebeendevelopedbyourclassroomteachersand
canbemodifiedatanytime.Grades1-3
• Studentsarenottousepasswordsonthelockscreen.• Studentswillusephotosofthemselves,familyonthelockscreenand/orbackground.• OnlyindividualuseofiPadispermitted(nosharing).• iPadisonlytobeusedforinstructionalpurposesduringtheschooldayandmaynotbe
takenoutsideoroutofbackpackinthemorningorafterschoolforgames.
Consequences:• iPadistakenaway-parentmustpickup• Posted/documentedonClassroomDojo
AllStudentsGrades4-8
• iPadistoremaininbackpackordeskuntilaskedforbytheteacher.• Personalapps,suchasgamesshallbeplacedintheirownfoldersonthelastscreen.• Onlyeducationalgames/appsapprovedbyteachermaybeusedatschool(including
morningandafternoonDaycare).• Picturetakingandvideorecordingcantakeplaceonlyatthediscretionoftheteacher.• Messagingisnotpermittedduringschoolhours.
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• StudentswillchargeiPadathome...theclassroomisnotachargingstation.• StudentsaretouseonlytheirowniPad.Theyarenotallowedtotouchoruseanother
studentsiPadwithouttheteacher’sconsent.• Vulgar,sexistandinappropriateimagesandlanguagewillNOTbetoleratedinanyway,
shapeorformontheiPad.Thisincludesbutisnotlimitedtomessaging,photos,socialmediasites.
Consequences:• iPadwillbeconfiscated• Aparentconferenceshallbescheduledtoreturnthedeviceanddiscussthesituation
withparents.AdministrationreservestherighttoconfiscateiPadsandinspectthecontentofalliPadsatanytimewithreasonablesuspicion.Studentswillbeheldaccountableforanycommunication/activitythattakesplaceontheiriPad.ArchdiocesanElectronicDevicePoliciesFamilyAgreementForUseofElectronicCommunicationAndEquipmentThefollowingguidelinesapplytoallelectroniccommunicationdevicesofanykind(forexample,phones,computers,videoequipment,andwirelessdevicesandnetworks).Parentsarerequiredtoexplainthesepoliciestotheirchild/ren,includingprimarygradestudents.Bysigningthisdocument,parentsandstudentsareagreeingtoabidebytheguidelinesandpolicieslistedbelow.GuidelinesforUseofSchoolComputersandOtherTechnologyAllschooltechnologysystems,allinformationstoredonthem,andallworkperformedonthem,aregovernedbytheseschoolpoliciesandaresubjecttoschoolsupervisionandinspection.Theschoolreservestherighttomonitor,access,retrieve,read,anddiscloseallmessagescreated,sent,received,orstoredonitssystems(includingconnectionsmadeandsitesvisited)tolawenforcementofficialsorothers,withoutpriornotice.Studentsmayonlyusethesystemunderdirectsupervisionofastaffmember.Wherepermittedandapproved,studentsshouldusecareincreatinge-mailmessages.Thecontentsore-mailcannotbeconsideredprivateorconfidential.Evenwhenamessagehasbeendeleted,itmaystillexistonaback-upsystem,berestored,beprintedout,ormayhavebeenforwardedtosomeoneelsewithoutitscreator’sknowledge.
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AnyfilesdownloadedfromtheInternetandanycomputerdisksreceivedfromnon-schoolsourcesmustbescannedwithvirusdetectionsoftware.Immediatelyreportanyviruses,tampering,orothersystembreachestotheprincipal.Ifapprovedbytheprincipal,studentsmaycreatepersonalwebpagesontheschool’scomputersystem.Allmaterialsplacedonthewebpagemustbepre-approvedinamannerspecifiedbytheschool.Materialsplacedonthewebpagemustrelatetoschool.Studentswillpromptlyinformtheirteacherorotherschoolemployeeofanymessagereceivedthatisinappropriateormakesthemfeeluncomfortable.TheschoolwillnotberesponsibleforsupervisingorcontinuallymonitoringeverycommunicationandInternetsessionforeverystudent.Studentsusingourcomputersand/orrelatedsystemsMAYNOT:
• Violateanyschoolconductoreducationalrules.
• Postpersonalcontactinformationaboutselforotherswithoutspecificteacheroversight.Personalcontactinformationincludesname,screenname,address,telephone,schooladdress,parent/sname/s,workaddress,etc.
• Agreetomeetwithsomeonetheyhavemetonlinewithouttheirparent’sapprovaland
thepresenceofaparentatanymeeting.
• Useobscene,defamatory,disruptiveorthreateninglanguage.
• Harass,insultorattackothers.
• Sendcommentsorimagesthatwouldoffendsomeoneoranorganizationonthebasisofrace,creed,gender,nationalorigin,sexualorientation,politicalbeliefs,orphysicalhandicap.
• Uploadorotherwisetransmitcopyrighted,trademarked,patented,orindecent
material,tradesecrets,orotherconfidential,private,orproprietaryinformation.Regardingcopyrightmaterials,certainexceptionsaregivenforeducationalpurposesandifthereisanydoubt,studentsmustconsultwiththeirteachers.
• Engageinanyotherillegalact,suchasthepiratingorunauthorizeddistribution(suchas
“podcasting”)ofcopyrightedmaterials,musicorfilm,orarrangingforthepurchaseorsaleofanydrugs,alcohol,orregulatedgoods.
• Employthenetworkforcommercialand/orpoliticallobbyingpurposes.
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• Accessmaterialthatisprofaneorobscene(pornography),thatadvocatesillegalacts,orthatadvocatesviolenceordiscriminationtowardothers.
• Damage,alter,disruptorgainunauthorizedaccesstocomputerorothersystems,e.g.
useothers’passwords,trespassonothers’folders,workorfiles.
• Enableunauthorizedpersonstoaccessorusetheschool’scomputersystemsorjeopardizethesecurityoftheschool’selectroniccommunicationssystems.
• Alter,withoutauthorization,thestart-upscreenorthedesktop,ordownload
applicationsthatwillsubvertthesefunctions.
• Introduceavirus,attempttobreachsystemsecurityortamperwiththeschool’scomputersystem.
• Re-postamessagethatwassentprivatelywithoutpermissionofthepersonwhosent
themessage.
• Downloadlargefilesunlessabsolutelynecessary.Ifnnecessary,studentswilldownloadthefileatatimewhenthesystemisnotbeingheavilyused.
• Postchainlettersorengagein“spamming”(sendinganannoyingorunnecessary
messagetoalargenumberofpeople).
• Studentsmaynotuseschoolfacilitiesorequipmenttotransmitanyradiofrequencysignalthatisnotpermittedand/orlicensedbytheFederalCommunicationcommissionorthatwouldviolateFCCrulesorpolicies.
• Usecomputersystemsforthedesign,development,distributionorstorageofanyworks
ofprogrammingorsoftwareunlessexplicitlypermittedbytheschoolstaff.GuidelinesforUseofComputersorPersonalElectronicCommunicationDevicesWeexpectourparentstobeequalstakeholdersintheimplementationofourcomputerandtechnologysystempoliciesbymonitoringtheirchild’sInternetaccessandelectronicuseoutsideofschoolinamannersupportiveoftheschool’spolicies.Inappropriateelectroniccommunicationsamongstudentsoutsideofschoolorinschoolusingpersonalelectronicdevices,maysubjectthestudenttodisciplinaryaction.StudentsMAYNOT:
• Threatenthesafetyorreputationoftheschool,itsstafforstudents.
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• Postpersonalcontactinformationaboutotherschoolpersonnel,teachers,orstudents.
Personalcontactinformationincludesname,screenname,address,telephone,schooladdress,parent/sname/s,workaddress,photos,e-mailaddresses,cellphonenumbers.
• Useobscene,defamatory,disruptivelanguagetowardoraboutanyschoolpersonnel,
teachersorstudents.
• Harass,insult,defame,bully,attackorinvadetheprivacyofanyschoolpersonnel,teachers,orstudents.
• Sendcomments,textorimagestoschoolpersonnel,teachers,orstudentsthatwould
beconsideredoffensiveonthebasisofrace,creed,gender,nationalorigin,sexualorientation,politicalbeliefs,orphysicalhandicap.
• Damage,alter,disruptorgainunauthorizedaccesstoschoolcomputersorschool
systems;e.g.useothers’passwords,trespassonothers’folders,workorfiles.
• Enableunauthorizedpersonstoaccessorusetheschool’scomputersystemsorjeopardizethesecurityoftheschool’selectroniccommunicationssystems.
Consequencesforviolatinganyoftheabovepolicies:
• Suspensionorpermanentlossofaccess.
• Disciplinaryaction,includingbutnotlimitedtosuspensionandevenexpulsion,dependingonthegravityoftheoffense,attheprincipal’sdiscretion.
• Involvementoflawenforcementagencies.
ParentConduct:
• Parentsandstudentsareexpectedtofollowtheappropriatechainofcommunication(contactschoolpersonnelfirst;ifissueisnotresolved,thencontacttheprincipal,pastor,andtheArchdiocese)incommunicatingproblemsorissueswiththeschool.
• Postinginappropriatecommentsabouttheschool,itspersonnelorstudents,onthe
webandviae-mailsdoesnotconstitutefollowingtheappropriatechainofcommunication.
• Theschoolreservestherighttoaskparentstowithdrawtheirchildreninsuchcases
whereparentsfailtoabidebythesepolicies
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CONSENT:IgrantpermissionforthischildtoaccesstheInternetandtheschool’snetworkedcomputerservices.Iunderstandthatindividualsandfamiliesmaybeheldliableforviolations.IacceptresponsibilityforguidanceofInternetsettinganduse.IwillconveytomychildandcomplywithschoolstandardsregardingselectingsharingorexploringinformationandmediaontheInternet.Iherebyreleasetheschool,itspersonnel,andanyinstitutionswithwhichitisaffiliated,fromanyandallclaimsanddamagesofanynaturearisingfrommychild’suseof,orinabilitytouse,theschoolsystemincludingbutnotlimitedtoclaimsthatmayarisefromtheunauthorizeduseofthesystemtopurchaseproductsorservices.PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’SPERMISSIONFORTHEPUBLICATIONOFSTUDENTWORK/PICTURESIunderstandthatfromtime-to-timetheschoolmaywishtopublishexamplesofstudents’projects,photographsofstudents,andotherworkonanInternetaccessibleWorldWideWebserverorinothermedia.Studentprojects,photographs,andotherworkpostedontheInternetwillincludeonlythestudent’sfirstnameandthefirstletterofthelastname.WEBSITEIacknowledgethatourschool’swebsitecontentisnotprivateandcanbereviewed,copied,downloaded,andtransmittedbyanyonewithaccesstotheInternetandthattheschoolhasnocontroloverthis.Iherebywaive,release,andforeverdischargeanyandallclaims,demandsorcausesofactionagainsttheschoolanditsfaculty,staff,employees,agents,contractorsandanyotherperson,organization,orentityassistingtheminconnectionwiththepostingofinformationonthewebsitefordamagesorinjuriesinanywayrelatedto,connectedtoorarisingfromthepublishingorpostingofinformationontheschool’sInternetwebsiteortheuseofthatinformationandexpresslyassumetheriskofanyinjuryordamageresultingfromsaidpostingofinformationonthewebsite.OTHERMEDIAIherebywaive,release,andforeverdischargeanyandallclaims,demands,orcausesofactionagainsttheschoolanditsfaculty,staff,employees,agents,contractorsandanyotherperson,organization,orentityassistingtheminconnectionwithpublishinginothermedia,fordamagesorinjuriesinanywayrelatedto,connectedto,orarisingfromthepublishingortheuseofthatinformation,andexpresslyassumetheriskofanyinjuryordamageresultingfromsaidpublishing.Iherebygivepermissiontotheschooltoincludephotosofmychildand/orexamplesofmychild’sworkorprojectsontheschool’swebsiteandinothermediarelatedtotheschool.
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Section5:ParentParticipationandParentSpecificInformationTuitionSt.GenevieveElementarySchoolusesFACTSTuitionManagementforitstuitioncollection.AllpaymentsfortuitionwillbedeductedautomaticallyfromyourcheckingorsavingsaccountthroughFACTS.Tuitionisdueonthe5thor20thofeachmonth.PleaserefertotheFACTSbrochureforfurtherinformationorcall1-800-624-7092orvisitwww.factsmgt.com*Ifyouarehavingdifficultyfulfillingyourtuitionpayments,youmustmakeanappointmentwithourtuitionmanagerintheofficetodiscussoptionsformakingpayments.DelinquentAccountsFamilies’delinquentinpaymentsmaybedismissedfromtheschoolatthediscretionoftheadministration.Studentsarenotallowedtoparticipateinfinals,graduation,awardsceremony,etc,unlesstuitionpayments,fundraising,servicehoursandallfeesaremet.Ordinarily,astudentwillnotbeallowedtoreturntoschoolinthefallifthereisanoutstandingbalanceofanyamountfromthepreviousyear(s).Anyfamilydelinquentintuitionmorethan30days,andnotcommunicatingwiththeofficeinadvancenorrespondingtophonecallswillbenotifiedtohavetheirchildremainathomeuntilanagreementisdecidedupon.FeesThereisayearlyfeeforbooks,registrationandstudentsupplies.Thereareadditionalfeesforsports,graduation,electives,activities,FirstCommunionaswellasspecialprograms.Latefeeswillbeaddedtoyourbillifafeeisnotsubmittedbytheannounceddeadline.Pleasereviewthecalendarforimportantdeadlines.Theannualregistrationfeeisnon-refundable.TuitionAssistanceSt.GenevievehasascholarshipprograminordertoprovidetheopportunityofaqualityCatholiceducation.Parentsmayapplybyfillingouttheapplicationavailableinthemainoffice.Parentsmustfillouttheapplicationcompletelytobeconsideredandfulfillallobligationstomaintainthescholarshipthroughouttheyear.Parentsmustreapplyeachyear.
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MandatoryServiceHoursAsparentsaretheprimaryeducatorsoftheirchildren,itisimportantthattheyparticipateintheeducationalactivitiesoftheirchildreninavarietyofways.Basedonyourtuitionplan,parentsarerequiredtoservebetween40–60hourseachacademicyear.Parentsmayearnservicehoursthroughamultitudeofmethodsincludingbutnotlimitedtovolunteeringintheclassroom,chaperoningonfieldtrips,assistingwithspecialschoolevents,suchastheHalloweencarnival,volunteeringfortheFiesta,donatingspecifieditemstotheclassroomorschool.Onlyoneparentperfieldtripwillreceiveservicehours.Ifparentsareunabletoparticipateintheseoptions,theymayelecttobuyoutoftheirservicehoursatarateof$12anhour.Allparents/adultswhowishtomeetservicehourrequirementsoncampusorattendingafieldtripMUSTbeVIRTUStrainedandprovideproofoftheircertificationwhenaskedandpriortovolunteering.VIRTUSmustbeupdatedeverythreeyearstostaycurrent.PleaseseetheappendixforourSafeguardtheChildreninformationandZeroTolerancePolicy.FundraisingExpectationAllfamiliesarerequiredtofundraiseacertainamountofmoneytohelpoff-setthecostofeducatingtheirchild.Basedonyourtuitionplan,parentsarerequiredtogenerate$400-$500profitfortheschooleachacademicyear.Fundraisingopportunitieswillbedetailedthroughouttheyear.Parentsmayelecttosimplypaythefundraisingrequirement.One-halfofallfundraisingwillbeduepriortotheChristmasbreak.FamilieswhofallshortinmeetingthisrequirementinthefallwillhavethebalanceaddedtotheirFACTSaccount.Inthespring,allaccountsmustbesettledthroughtheofficebyMay15.SchoolParentCommunicationOnthelastdayoftheweek,theoldestchildineachfamilywillreceiveaparentenvelope.Insidetheenvelopewillbeanewsletterwithrelevantnewsandeventsforthenextweek.Parentsneedtosignthattheyhaveseenthenewsletterandreturntheenvelopeemptyonthefirstdayofthenextweekofschool.Thisnewslettercanalsobefoundontheschoolwebsite.Astheschoolmovestowardselectroniccommunication,allparentsneedtoprovidetheire-mailaddressestoreceiveinformationviae-mail.SchoolOfficeTheschoolbusinessofficehoursarefrom7:30–4:00pmM-F.Parentsareaskedtorealizethatourstaffislimitedandencouragedtopleasefirstcheckthecalendarregardingquestionsaboutschedulesandevents.Parentsarealsoencouragedtoreadmemosandbulletins(theyoftenanswermostofyourquestions).Ifquestionsdoarise,astaffmemberwillbeavailabletoassistyouduringthehourslistedabove.Pleasebeadviseddaycarestafffrom4-6pmmostlikelywillnotbeabletoansweryourquestionsregardingevents,paymentsandcalendar.
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Schoolofficehoursaresubjecttochange,andanychangeswillbeannouncedonthewebsite.InterruptionsClassesareNOTtobeinterruptedatanytime.Incaseofanemergency,calltheschooloffice.Amessagewillbegiventoyourchild.VisitorsmustALWAYScheckinattheofficeuponarrivalattheschool.Parentsareaskednottodetaintheteachersduringthehoursthatschoolisinsession.Everyteacher’sprimaryresponsibilityistosupervisehisorherclass.Whenvisitorsareapproachingtheteachersoncetheschooldayisunderway,theteacherisnotabletogivefullattentiontotheclass.Whenthe7:45ambellrings,schoolisinsession.Ifyourchildforgottheirlunch,instrumentorhomeworkkindlydropitofftothemainofficeandoneoftheschoolpersonnelwilldeliverit.BirthdayCelebrationsSmallbirthdaycelebrationsareallowedatthediscretionoftheteacher.Thesemustbeplannedinadvanceandmustnotsacrificemuchacademictime.Rememberifeverystudentinaclassroomhadaone-hourbirthdaycelebration;studentswouldloseanentireweekofacademicschooltimeoverthecourseoftheyear.Non-TraditionalFamiliesDivorcedorseparatedparentsmustfileacourtcertifiedcopyofthecustodysectionofthedivorceorseparationdecreewiththemainoffice.Theschoolwillnotbeheldresponsibleforfailingtohonorarrangementsthathavenotbeenmadeknowninwriting.St.GenevieveSchoolholdstherightstodenyre-registrationifanypartsofcourtrulingsonthecustodysectiondonotcomplywithourcurrentserviceavailability.Iftheschoolisunabletoservicethefamilybecauseofpersonaldifferencesbetweeneitherparty,orcourtrulingsrequestspecialmodificationsthatcannotbefulfilledatourinstitution,thefamilymightbeaskedtowithdrawfromtheschoolatanytimeduringtheschoolyear.Parent-TeacherConferencesAparent-teacherconferenceismandatoryforallparentstoattendattheendofthefirsttrimesterandencouragedattheendofthesecondtrimester.Ifyouwishtomeetwithyourchild’steacherataseparatetimefromthemandatoryconferences,itisnecessarythatyoumakeanappointment.Youcandothisbye-mailingyourteacherandrequestinganappointment.Teachersarenevertomeetwithparentsduringascheduledclass.Duringtheschooldaytheteachershaveassignedresponsibilitiesandwillnotbeavailabletoparentsunlessanappointmenthasbeenmade.
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Note:Teachersmayonlymeetwithaparentandorlegalguardianofstudents,unlessagreeduponinadvancebytheteacher.Incasesofdivorcedorseparatedparents,itistheresponsibilityoftheparentstoeithercoordinatetoscheduletheconferencetogetherormakeseparateappointments.Itishelpfultotheteacherifbothparentscanattendtheconferenceatthesametime.Studentsingrades6-8shouldattendtheParent/Teacherconferencewiththeirparent.AttendanceisoptionalforstudentsingradesK-5.Parent-TeacherCommunicationParentsarewelcometoe-mailteacherswiththeirconcernsorquestions.Pleasebeadvisedthatteacherswillmakeeveryattempttorespondtoyourconcernswithin24-48hours(week-endsexcluded).Pleasebeadvisedthatteachersmustteachduringthedayandarenotabletoanswere-mailsattimeswhenstudentsareintheclassroom,thustheresponsetimeframe.PleasebeadvisedthatteachersmaycommunicatewithparentsthroughClassDojo(K-3),Edmodoorviae-mail.Whenreachingouttoteachers,weaskthatparentspleasechooseoneformofcommunication(eitherEdmodo,ClassDojoore-mail)sotheteacherisnotduplicatingwork.Parent-StudentCommunicationStudentsarenotallowedtoMessageortextduringtheday.Assuch,weaskthatparentspleasedonotMessageortexttheirchildduringtheschoolday.ParentCooperationEachfamily’scontractwiththeschoolrequirescooperationwiththeschoolanditsstaff.Familiesmaybeaskedtowithdrawiftheydisplayuncooperativeattitudesincludingrudeness,inappropriatelanguage,toneofvoice,andbehavior.Schoolstaffincludesallpaidandvolunteerpersonnel.Parentcooperationalsoincludesabidingbyalldecisionsadministrationmakesregardingstudentdiscipline,policies,proceduresandevents.Additionally,pleaserefrainfromsharingconfidentialinformationaboutteacher-schoolpersonnelmeetings.Instead,pleasecontactthemainofficetomakeanappointmenttovoiceyourconcernstoschooladministrationoryourchild’sclassroomteacher.ParentResponsibilitiesThestrongestwaytohelpyourchildputfortheffort,concern,andshowcareistomodelthisbehaviorforyourchild.Someparentresponsibilitiesinclude:
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1. Tosetrules,times,andlimitssothatyourchild:• Getstobedearlyonschoolnights.• Arrivestoschoolontimeandispickedupontimeattheendoftheday.• Isdressedintheschooluniform.• Completeshomeworkassignments.
2. Toactivelyparticipateinschoolactivitiesandfundraisingprojects.3. Tonotifytheschoolwithawrittennotewhenastudentisabsent.4. Tonotifytheschoolofficeofanychangesofaddressorimportantphonenumbers.5. Tomeetallfinancialobligationstotheschoolinatimelymanner.6. Toinformtheschoolofanyspecialsituationregardingthestudent’swellbeing,safety,
andhealth.7. Tocompleteandreturnanyrequestedinformationpromptly.8. Toreadschoolbulletinsandnewsletters.9. Tosupportthereligiousandeducationalgoalsoftheschool.10. Tosupportandcooperatewiththedisciplinepolicyoftheschool.11. Torememberthatparentsaretheprimaryteachersoftheirchild.12. ToactivelyparticipatewithParish-Schoolactivities.13. Toactivelyparticipatewithreligiousactivitiesscheduledforparentsand/orstudents.14. Whenapplicable,tocomplywithstudentand/orfamilyprobationconditionsinatimely
manner.Additionallyparentsneedtodothefollowing;
1. JoinEdmodogroupsrelevanttotheirchildandcheckforupdatesweekly2. CheckGradelinkweekly3. Updatetheiremergencycardtwiceyearly4. AttendParent/Teacherconferences
HealthConcerns/IllnessIfyourchildshowssymptomsofillnessorisrunningatemperature,pleasekeephim/herathome.Studentsmustpresent,ontheirfirstdayback,awrittenexcusestatingthereasonfortheabsence;aparent/legalguardianorfamilyphysicianmustsignit.Studentsabsentformorethan5daysMUSTbringanotefromthedoctorclearingtheirreturntoschool.Itisencouragedthatallmedicalanddentalappointmentforstudentsbescheduledafterschoolhoursandduringweekend.Itisforthebenefitofeachchildthathe/sheispresentduringoperatinghours.Whenachildmustbereleasedearlyfromschool,pleasenotifytheschoolinadvance.Thepersonrequestingreleaseofthechildmustcheckinattheschooloffice.St.GenevieveRoomParentsRoomParentsareinexistencetopromotetheideasofCatholiceducationbyfosteringabetterunderstandingofparentalresponsibilitiesinthespiritualandeducationaldevelopmentofourchildren.ThemembershipoftheRoomParentsiscomprisedofparents,guardians,andallstaffmembersofSt.GenevieveSchool.
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FollowingaretheprimarygoalsoftheSt.GenevieveRoomParents:
A. Tosupporttheschoolanditspolicies.Whenschoolpoliciesareformulated,thegoodofallthestudentsandteachersisconsidered.Therefore,itisexpectedthattheRoomParentswillstrivetodoalltheycantosupportandupholdthepoliciessetinplacebytheadministration.
ItisNOTtheroleoftheRoomParentstoformulateschoolpolicy.RoomParentmeetingsarenevertobeaforumfordiscussionregardingindividualconcernsaboutschoolmatters.
B. Tohelpsupporttheschoolfinancially.Anticipatedprofitsfromfundraisingplayanimportantrolewhenformulatingtheschoolbudgetfortheyear.ThereforeweanticipatethatacertainamountofmoneywillbebroughtinthroughthefundraisingeffortsoftheRoomParents.
ItisNOTtheroleoftheRoomParentstodeterminehowthoseprofitswillbespent.WehavemanyneedsforSt.GenevieveSchool;often,therewillbeurgentneedsthatarenotpossibletoanticipate.Therefore,itisnecessarythattheadministrationreservestherighttodeterminehowthemonieswillbespent.Wewillalwaystakeallopinionsintoconsideration,butthedecisionismadebytheschool’sadministration.
C. Tobeasourceofeducationtotheassociation’smembers.Ourgoalistobringinspeakersandpresenterswhowillhelpusalltobecomebettereducatorsofourchildren.Pleaseofferyoursuggestionsorassistanceinplanningappropriateprograms.
D. Aclassroomrepresentativewillbeassignedeachyeartohelpcoordinateclassroomandschoolwideevents.
E. TheschoolwillalsohaveteacherrepresentationatallscheduledRoomParentmeetingswhowillreporttotheotherteachersandstaffmembersabsentfromthemeeting.
Parent/StudentComplaint&ReviewProcessConcernforthedignityandrightsofeachpersonisintrinsictotheChurch’smissionasatruewitnesstothespiritoftheGospel.Circumstancesmaygiverisetoconflictsamongstudents,parents,andschoolstaff.Allpartiesareencouragedtouseeveryavailablemeanstoresolvetheseconflictswhentheyoccur.However,iftheinvolvedpartiesareunabletoresolvetheirconflicts,familiesmayusetheParent/StudentComplaintReviewProcessforadditionalassistance.AllthoseparticipatingintheComplaintReviewProcessareresponsibletostrivetowardreconciliationandactingoodfaith.LegalrepresentationisnotpermittedduringtheComplaintReviewProcess.Anypersonfilingacomplaintistobefreefromrestraint,coercion,discrimination,orreprisalinanyform.
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St.GenevieveSpecificSTEP1:Pleaseaddressyourconcernsfirstwiththeteacherinvolved.STEP2:Ifyouareunabletoresolvetheissuewiththeteacher,pleasecontactthePLCleaderfortheappropriategradelevel:
K-3MelinaRosales 4-5LissyMorales 6-8MarilynTranSTEP3:Ifyourconcernswereunabletobeaddressedbytheleadteacherinthisarea,theywillthencontacttheDeanorHeadofSchoolwhowilladdressconcernsasappropriate.PleasenotethatissuesbroughttotheHeadofSchool,withoutfollowingthechainofcommanddescribedwillberedirectedbacktofollowthestepslistedbelow.SchoolLevelThepersonbringingthecomplaintisencouragedtotrytoresolvethecomplaintbydiscussingitwiththepersonsdirectlyinvolved.Ifresolutionisnotachieved,thecomplaintshouldbediscussedwiththeprincipal(orthepastor,iftheprincipalisthesubjectofthecomplaint).Forelementaryschools,iftheprincipalisunabletoresolvetheconflict,theprincipalwillbringthepastorintotheprocessasappropriate.Afterreviewingthefactsandfacilitatingdiscussionoftheproblem,theprincipalwillrespondtothepersonbringingthecomplaint.DepartmentofCatholicSchoolsLevelIfthecomplaintisnotresolvedattheschoolorparishlevel,thecomplaintmaybesubmittedinwritingtothesupervisorattheDepartmentofCatholicSchools,outliningtheconcernsandreviewingthelocalprocess.Thesupervisorwillreviewthecomplaint(withsuchconsultationasmaybeappropriate)inatimelyfashionandwillendeavortomediateandresolvethematter.However,ifnoagreementcanbereached,thesupervisorwillmakeafinaldeterminationconcerningtheresolutionofthecomplaint,basedontheapplicationofArchdiocesanandschoolpoliciesand/orregulations,andcommunicatethatdetermination,whichwillbefinalandbinding,inwritingtoallparties.
VacationsThecalendarfortheschoolyearwasplannedtoallowfamiliesadequatetimetoplanandtakevacationsotherthanduringthesummer.Vacationstakenfromschoolotherthanthoseonthecalendararenotexcusedabsences.Anyworkmissedmustbemadeupattheconvenienceoftheteacherbutnolaterthantwoweeksafterthestudent’sreturntoschool.
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Section6:StudentSpecificInformationSpecialNotesthatApplytoAllGradesK-8
• AllhairaccessoriesshouldbeSt.GenevieveSchoolhairaccessories.Thisincludesheadbands,barrettesandhairties/scrunchieslargerthanthesimple,black,elasticones.
• Socksmustbeallwhite.Allsocksmustbeabletobeseenabovetheshoe.Theycanbeeithermid-calforknee-high,butno-showandlow-anklesocksarenotpermitted.
• Ifyoupurchasetheschool’sthemeshirtfortheyear,thismaybewornonlyonnon-formalFridays(thisisroughlythreeFriday’samonth).
• SportsteamshortsarenotPEshorts.PleasepurchasetheappropriatePEshorts.Section1:Kinder–FifthGradeUniformPolicyPleaseusethissectionasaguidetoensureyouareinpropercompliancewiththedresscode.UniformsUniformsshouldbepurchasedfromDennisUniforms.Non-uniformpants,shorts,skirts,sweaters,andsweatshirtsarenotacceptable.Allstudentsmustweartheuniformandbeincompliancewithdresscode.PleasetakethetimetoWRITEyournameinsidealluniformclothingwithablackSharpieandcheckfrequentlytomakesurethenameisstillthere.Casualvs.FormalAttireCasualattireiswornMonday-ThursdayondayswhenstudentsdonothavePE.FormalAttireiswornonthefirstFridayofeverymonth,HolyDaysofObligation,MayCrowning,andotherspecialeventsasnotifiedthroughouttheschoolyear.OnotherFridays(2nd/3rd/4thweeksofthemonth)studentsmaywearcasualattireortheschool’sthemeshirtfortheyearwiththeiruniformpants/shortsorskirts.Sweatshirts&JacketsIfasweater,jacket,orsweatshirtisworn,itmustbetheschooluniformsweater,jacket,orsweatshirt.Non-uniformjacketsarenotpermitted.Itishighlyrecommendedthatyouembroiderjacketsandsweaterswiththelastnameofthestudent.PhysicalEducationStudentsaretocomedressedintheirofficialP.E.uniformontheirassigneddays,ortheymaynotparticipateintheclass.Non-participationwillaffectthegradefortheclass.Studentsshouldwearallblackrubber-soledshoestoP.E.ItishighlyrecommendedyoupackanextrawaterbottleonPEdays–considerareusablebottlewithyourchild’snameonit.
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ShoesOnregularuniformdaysstudentsmustcomeinallblacktennisshoeswithblackshoelaces.Theshoesmustberubber-soled.Othershoesarenotpermitted,asitisunsafeforplayontheplayground.PleasenotethatMaryJanesarenotallowedforgirls.ALLUNIFORMSARETOBEKEPTCLEAN,ANDSHIRTSARETOBETUCKEDIN.*Parentsareresponsibletoensurethattheirchildisproperlyattiredforschool.Ifachilddoesnotmeettheuniformrequirements,theywillnotbeadmittedtoclass;andparentswillbecalledtobringtheproperuniform.ConsequencesforUniformViolations1sttime:VerbalWarning2ndtime:NoteHome(ClassDojo/WrittenNote/E-mail)3rdtime:ConferencewithParentsCasualAttire:IswornMonday-FridayexceptforthefirstFridayofeachmonthwhenformalattireisrequested.Girl’sUniform-Casual Boy’sUniform–CasualGrayPoloShirtwithSchoolLogo GrayPoloShirtwithSchoolLogoNavyTwillPants,traditionalcut NavyTwillPants,traditionalcutNavyTwillShorts,traditionalcut NavyTwillShorts,traditionalcutUniformSkortwornwithgraypoloUniformShiftwornwithwhitedressshirtBlackBelt(Gr.2-5) BlackBelt(Gr.2-5)WhiteSocks WhiteSocksAllblack,rubber-soledshoes Allblack,rubber-soledshoes Picturesbelowshowproperuniformforbothgirlsandboysonnon-formal/casualattiredays.Picture1(BoysandGirls)includesnavytwillshorts,withagraypoloandabelt.Picture2(BoysandGirls)showsnavytwillpants,withagraypoloandabelt.
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Picture3(Girls)showstheuniformskortwithagraypoloshirt.Picture4(Girls)showstheuniformshift/jumperwithawhitedressshirt.Pleasenotethatitisnotpermittedtowearthepolounderneaththeuniformshift.
FormalAttireiswornontheFirstFridayofeverymonth,HolyDaysofObligation,MayCrowningandotherspecialeventsasnotifiedthroughouttheschoolyear.Girl’sUniform-FormalAttire Boy’sUniform–FormalAttireWhiteUniformBlouse WhiteDressShirt GrayFittedVest GrayFittedVestGrayKnittedSweater GrayKnittedSweater UniformSkortor NavyTwillPants,traditionalcutUniformShift/Jumper NavyBlueJacketwithSchoolLogo NavyBlueJacketwithSchoolLogoWhitesocks WhitesocksAllblack,rubber-soledtennisshoes Allblack,rubber-soledtennisshoes
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PicturesbelowshowproperuniformforgirlsonFormal/Massattiredays.Picture1showsproperfulldressforgirlsthatcanbewornonalldaysoftheweek(includingformal/Massdays).Itincludestheuniformskort/skirtwithawhiteblouse&graysweatervest.Picture2showsproperuniformforgirlswithauniformshift/jumperandawhiteblouse.
Incoldweather,turtlenecksorwhitelong-sleevedshirtsmaybewornunderuniforms.Girlsmaywearwhiteornavybluetightstokeepwarm.AGraySGEScardigancanbeworntokeepwarm.Adarkblueuniformrainjacketmaybewornonextracolddays.Pleaseembroiderallcardigansandjacketswiththestudent’slastname.Allstudentsshouldhavewhitesocksandblackshoestomatchtheiruniforms.PicturesbelowshowproperuniformforboysonFormal/Massattiredays..Itisnotpermittedtowearjustthewhiteshirtwiththecardigan.Allboysmusthavethesweatervest.Picture1showsnavytwillpantswithashort-sleeved,whitedressshirt,belt,andgrayvest.Picture2showsnavytwillpantswithalong-sleeved,whitedressshirt,belt,agraysweatervestandagraycardigan.
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Incoldweather,studentsarepermittedtowearlong-sleeved,whitedressshirts.Girlsmaywearwhiteornavybluetightstokeepwarm.Agraycardigancanbewornoverthesweatervesttokeepwarm.Itisnotpermittedtowearjustthewhiteshirtwiththecardigan.AllboysmusthavethesweatervestwiththeSGESlogo.Adarkblueuniformrainjacketmaybewornonextracolddays.Pleaseembroiderallcardigansandjacketswiththestudent’slastname.Allstudentsshouldhavewhitesocksandblackshoestomatchtheiruniforms.(Pleasenoshortsonformaldays)BoysandGirls’PEUniformsWarmerDays ColderDaysDarkBlueShortswithSchoolLogo Long,graysweatswithSchoolLogoGrayt-shirtwithSchoolLogo Grayt-shirtwithSchoolLogo Optional:Gray,pull-oversweatshirtwithschoollogoAllstudentsarerequiredtowearwhitesockswithallblack,rubber-soledtennisshoes.*Pleasenotethattheroyalblueshorts,sweats,andpull-oversweatshirtarenolongerallowed.FreeDressDaysOnFreeDressDays,studentsareexpectedtodressappropriatelyandmodestlyforschool.Studentsmaynotwearapparelwiththenameofotherschoolsonit.Unacceptabledressincludes:
1. Extraordinarilytightclothingorvisibleundergarments,especiallyboxers.2. Shortshorts,miniskirts,orminidresses.3. Blousesordresseswithlessthan1”straps,spaghettistraps,ornostrapsatall.4. Topsnotlongenoughtobetuckedinthefrontandback;nonavelormidriffshowing.5. Open-toedorhigh-heeledshoes(includingbootsandsandals).6. Clothingfullofholesorfringed.7. Clothingwithimagesthataresexualinnature,relatedtoalcohol,cigarettes,ordrugs,
derogatoryimages,orwordstowardsaparticularrace,ethnicity,religion,orgender.Theschoolwillbethefinaljudgeofappropriatedress.Ontheirbirthdays,studentsmaycometoschoolin“dressy”freedress.Casualfreedressisnotpermittedonbirthdays.
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JewelryReligiousjewelrymaybeworninmoderation.Studentsarepermittedtowearonenecklaceandonepairofearringsonly.HoopordanglingearringsareNOTpermittedforsafetyreasons.Onlyear-piercingisallowed.BraceletsandringsarealsoNOTpermittedforsafetyreasons.Make-UpMake-upisforbiddenforallgradesKindergartenthroughEighthGrade.Nailpolish(evenclear),lipgloss,fakefingernailsandfakeeyelashesarenotallowed.HairHairshouldbeneatandclean.Hairaccessoriesshouldbemodestanduniformcolored.Largeheadbandswithflowersandbowsarenotpermitted.Nohatsorheadcoveringsmaybeworninsidetheschoolbuilding.Coloredhairandhighlightsarenotpermitted.Boysneedtokeeptheirhairshort(abovethecollar),butnotshavedcompletely.Mohawksarenotpermitted.
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Section2:Sixth-EighthGradesPleaseusethissectionasaguidetoensureyouareinpropercompliancewiththedresscode.UniformsUniformsshouldbepurchasedfromDennisUniforms.Non-uniformpants,shorts,skirts,sweaters,andsweatshirtsarenotacceptable.Allstudentsmustweartheuniformandbeincompliancewithdresscode.PleasetakethetimetoWRITEyournameinsidealluniformclothingwithablackSharpieandcheckfrequentlytomakesurethenameisstillthere.Casualvs.FormalAttireCasualattireiswornMonday-ThursdayondayswhenstudentsdonothavePE.FormalAttireiswornonthefirstFridayofeverymonth,HolyDaysofObligation,MayCrowning,andotherspecialeventsasnotifiedthroughouttheschoolyear.OnotherFridays(2nd/3rd/4thweeksofthemonth)studentsmaywearcasualattireortheschool’sthemeshirtfortheyearwiththeiruniformpants/shortsorskirts.Sweatshirts&JacketsIfasweater,jacket,orsweatshirtisworn,itmustbetheschooluniformsweater,jacket,orsweatshirt.Non-uniformjacketsarenotpermitted.Itishighlyrecommendedthatyouembroiderjacketsandsweaterswiththelastnameofthestudent.Studentsshouldnotwearthesweaters/sweatshirtsofotherstudents,includingoldersiblings’pastsports/8thgradesweaters.PhysicalEducationStudentsaretocomedressedintheirofficialP.E.uniformontheirassigneddays,ortheymaynotparticipateintheclass.Non-participationwillaffectthegradefortheclass.Studentsshouldwearallblack,rubber-soledshoestoP.E.ItishighlyrecommendedyoupackanextrawaterbottleonPEdays.SportsuniformshortsarenotpermittedonPEdays.ShoesOnregularuniformdaysstudentsmustcomeinall-blacktennisshoeswithblackshoelaces.Theshoesmustberubber-soled.Othershoesarenotpermittedasitisunsafeforplayontheplayground.PleasenotethatMaryJanesarenotallowedforgirls.ALLUNIFORMSARETOBEKEPTCLEAN,ANDSHIRTSARETOBETUCKEDIN.*Parentsareresponsibletoensurethattheirchildisproperlyattiredforschool.Ifachilddoesnotmeettheuniformrequirements,theywillnotbeadmittedtoclass,andparentswillbecalledtobringtheproperuniform.
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ConsequencesforUniformViolations1sttime:VerbalWarning2ndtime:NoteHome/E-mail/PhoneCall/ReferralDetentionwithRecommendations3rdtime:ConferencewithParentsCasualAttire:IswornMonday-FridayexceptforthefirstFridayofeachmonthwhenformalattireisrequested.Girl’sUniform-Casual Boy’sUniform–CasualGrayPoloShirtwithSchoolLogo GrayPoloShirtwithSchoolLogoNavyTwillPants,traditionalcut NavyTwillPants,traditionalcutNavyTwillShorts,traditionalcut NavyTwillShorts,traditionalcutUniformdarkblueskirtwornwithgraypoloBlackBelt BlackBeltWhiteSocks WhiteSocksAllblack,rubber-soledshoes Allblack,rubber-soledshoes Picturesbelowshowproperuniformforbothgirlsandboysonnonformal/casualattiredays.Picture1(BoysandGirls)includesnavytwillshorts,withagraypoloandabelt.Picture2(BoysandGirls)showsnavytwillpants,withagraypoloandabelt.Picture3(Girls)showsthedarkblueuniformskirtwithagraypoloshirt.
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FormalAttireiswornontheFirstFridayofeverymonth,HolyDaysofObligation,MayCrowning,andotherspecialeventsasnotifiedthroughouttheschoolyear.Girl’sUniform-FormalAttire BoysUniform–FormalAttire WhiteUniformBlousew/GrayFittedVest WhiteDressShirtw/GrayFittedVestGrayCardigan GrayCardigan Girl’sTie(seepicture) Boy’sTie(seepicture)DarkBlueUniformSkirt DarkBlueUniformPants NavyBlueJacketwithSchoolLogo NavyBlueJacketwithSchoolLogo Whitesocks(longorshort) Whitesocks(longorshort) Allblack,rubber-soledtennisshoes Allblack,rubber-soledtennisshoesPicturesbelowshowproperuniformforstudentsonFormal/Massattiredays.Picture1showstheformalattireformiddleschoolgirls.AllitemsareavailableatDennisUniformwiththeexceptionofthetiethatcanbepurchasedintheelementarymainoffice.Picture2showsnavytwillpantswithashort-sleevedwhitedressshirtwithagraysweatervest,beltandtie.(Pleasenoshortsonformaldays)
Incoldweather,turtlenecksorwhitelong-sleevedshirtsmaybewornunderuniforms.Girlsmaywearwhiteornavybluetightstokeepwarm.OncolderdaysagraySGEScardigancanbeworntokeepwarm.Allboysandgirlsmusthavethesweatervest.Thecardiganmayonlybewornontopofthesweatervest(notinlieuof).
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Onformaldays,8thgrade&sportssweatersshouldnotbewornoverdressuniform.Sportssweatshirtsand8thgradesweatersareforcasualdaysonly.Adarkblueuniformrainjacketmaybewornonextracolddays.Pleaseembroiderallcardigansandjacketswiththestudent’slastname.Allstudentsshouldhavewhitesocksandblackshoestomatchtheiruniforms.Incoldweather,studentsarepermittedtowearlong-sleeved,whitedressshirts.Agraycardigancanbewornoverthesweatervesttokeepwarm.Itisnotpermittedtowearjustthewhiteshirtwiththecardigan.Allboys&girlsmusthavethesweatervest.BoysandGirls’PEUniformsWarmerDays ColderDaysDarkBlueShortswithSchoolLogo Long,graysweatswithschoollogoGrayt-shirtwithschoollogo Grayt-shirtwithschoollogo Optional:Graypull-oversweatshirtwithschoollogoAllstudentsarerequiredtowearwhitesockswithall-black,rubber-soledtennisshoes.*Pleasenotethattheroyalblueshorts,sweats,andpulloversweatshirtarenolongerallowed.FreeDressDaysOnFreeDressDays,studentsareexpectedtodressappropriatelyandmodestlyforschool.Studentsmaynotwearapparelwiththenameofotherschoolsonit.ApparelmusthavetheSt.Genevievelogoonitevenifit’safreedressday.Unacceptabledressincludes:
1. Extraordinarilytightclothingorvisibleundergarments,especiallyboxers.2. Shortshorts,miniskirts,orminidresses.3. Blousesordresseswithlessthan1”straps,spaghettistraps,ornostrapsatall.4. Topsnotlongenoughtobetuckedinthefrontandback;nonavelormidriffshowing.5. Open-toedshoes.(Nosandalsplease)6. Clothingfullofholesorfringed.7. Clothingwithimagesthataresexualinnature,relatedtoalcohol,cigarettesordrugs,
derogatoryimages,orwordstowardsaparticularrace,ethnicity,religionorgender.8. Pajamasorsweatsofanykind.
Theschoolwillbethefinaljudgeofappropriatedress.
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JewelryReligiousjewelrymaybeworninmoderation.Studentsarepermittedtowearonenecklaceandonepairofearringsonly.HoopordanglingearringsareNOTpermittedforsafetyreasons.Onlyear-piercingisallowed.BraceletsandringsarealsoNOTpermittedforsafetyreasons.Make-UpMake-upisforbiddenforallgradesKindergartenthroughEighthGrade.Nailpolish(evenclear),lipgloss,fakefingernails,andfakeeyelashesarenotallowed.HairHairshouldbeneatandclean.Hairaccessoriesshouldbemodestanduniformcolored.Largeheadbandswithflowersandbowsarenotpermitted.Nohatsorheadcoveringsmaybeworninsidetheschoolbuilding.Coloredhairandhighlightsarenotpermitted.Boysneedtokeeptheirhairshort,butnotshavedcompletely.Mohawksarenotpermitted. ThefollowingrulespertaintoallstudentsgradesK-8BackpacksTeachersassignhomeworkinsuchamannertominimizetheamountofbooksthatstudentsaretakinghome.Assuch,weaskthatstudentsDONOTbringbackpackswithwheels.Theyarecumbersomeandourclassroomsdonothavethespacetoaccommodatethem.Additionally,theyprovidesomeriskasstudentsunintentionallyrolloverotherstudent’sfeetand/oraccidentaltripping.Ifyoufeelitisnecessaryforyourchildtohaveone,pleaseprovideadoctor’snote.CellPhonesStudentsareallowedtobringacellphonetoschool,butitmustbekeptinthebackpackandintheoffpositionduringclasses.ItmaynotbeusedtocallortextparentsorothersunlesstheteacherortheHeadofSchoolallows.Ifastudentisfoundwithacellphoneinclass,itwillbetakenandgivenbacktothestudentonlyafteraparentisnotified.Iftheproblempersists,additionalstepswillbetaken.TextingandMessaging:StudentsareNOTallowedtotextorMessagetheirfriendsorfamilyduringtheday.ThisincludesMessagingparentsregardingeventsthatoccurduringtheday.Anystudentthatneeds
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tospeakwiththeirparentiswelcometogotothemainofficeandrequesttousethephonethere.ClosedCampusNostudentsarepermittedtoleavetheschoolgroundswithoutwrittenpermissionfromaparentorguardian.StudentsarenotpermittedtobeintheclassroomorMadonnaHallwithoutsupervision.Studentsarenotallowedtoleaveschooltogohome,toafriend’shouse,ortoarestaurantforlunchbeforedismissal.Onceastudentleavesschoolgroundsafterschool,thatstudentmaynotreturntoschool.Unlessvolunteering,parentsareaskedtoleavecampusby8:15am.Anyparentpresentafter8:15willbeaskedtogetavisitorsbadge.Thecampusre-openstoparentsat2:40pmforparentsofstudentsingradesK-3and2:55pmforparentstostudentsingrades4-8.DamagingPropertyStudentswhodamageordefaceschoolproperty,books,schoolsportsequipment,articlesofclothingbelongingtootherstudents,andotheritemswillberequiredtopayforrepairsofdamagedproperty,etc.Lostbookswillnotbereplacedbytheschooluntiltheschoolisreimbursedinfullfortherepairsorloss.Damagingschoolpropertyisalsocauseforsuspensionand/orexpulsion.DisplayofAffectionStudentsarenotpermittedtoholdhands,hugforlongperiodsoftime,kissonschoolgroundsorplayanygamesthatencouragethistypeofbehavior.Longdisplaysofaffectionareinappropriatefortheschoolsetting.ValuablesStudentsarenottohavepersonalitems,suchasgamesandtoysatschool.Parentsareaskedtoensurethatstudentsarenotbringinglargesumsofmoneytoschooloritemsofvalue.Thereisnowaythattheschoolcanguaranteethesafetyofvaluableitems.WorkPermitsUnderCalifornialawandotherrelevantlaws,aminorstudentmaynotworkwithoutaworkpermitissuedbytheappropriateauthority.Toobtainaworkpermit,certaininformationisrequiredfromthestudent’sschool.InformationregardingworkpermitsandhowtoapplyisavailablefromtheCaliforniaDepartmentofEducationwebsite:www.cde.ca.gov.
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Theminor/student,afterobtainingapromiseofemployment,mustobtaina“StatementofIntenttoEmployMinorandRequestforWorkPermit.”Theminor,theemployerandtheparent/guardianmusteachcompletetheirsectionsandsubmitthecompletedapplicationtotheschool.Theschoolwillverifytheinformationenteredontheapplicationbytheminorandparent/guardianandwillalsoexaminethestudent’srecordsandconsulttheteachertoconfirmthestudent’ssatisfactoryacademicachievementtodate.Thestudentmustthensubmittheformtothe“workpermitissuingauthority.”Ifallrequirementsaremet,theworkpermitissuingauthoritymayissuethe“PermittoEmployandWork.”The“Workpermitissuingauthority”istheSuperintendentofthelocalpublicschoolorthosepersonsauthorizedinwritingbytheSuperintendenttoissuethepermit.Acopyofthesignedworkpermitmustbekeptinthestudent’sfile.
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Student7:StudentServicesInthecaseofstudentservices,St.GenevieveSchoolmakeseveryattemptwhenpossibletoprovidehealthscreeningthroughnursingservicesavailabletous.Whenpossible,counselingservicesaremadeavailableforstudents.Itistheparents’responsibilitytonotifytheHeadofSchoolinwritingifthechilddoesnothavethepermissionofparentsforanyadditionalschoolservices,suchas,butnotlimitedto,healthscreeningandcounseling.CounselingPolicyThemissionandpurposeoftheschooliseducation.Schoolsdonotassumetheresponsibilitiespropertothefamilyandtosociety.Schoolsmaynotassumetheresponsibilityforpsychologicalcounselingortherapybecausetheyarenotqualifiedorlicensedtoprovidesuchcounselingortherapy.Schoolsmayengageinthefollowingactivitiesinadditiontoprovidingclassroominstruction:Provideadviceregardingacademicsubjectsandstudentprogressinschool;Givelimitedguidancetostudentswhopresentwithnon-academicpersonalissuesorsituations;providereferralstomarriageandfamilycounselor,childpsychologists,licensedacademicpsychologist,psychiatrists,andsimilarprofessionalfordiagnosisandtreatment.Iftheschoolprovidesreferralstoparents,thelistmustincludeatleastthreenamesofqualifiedpersonsorentities;Retain,wherenecessary,appropriateprofessionalstoprovideeducationaltestingthatisneededforassessmentofastudent’sacademicability,learningpatterns,achievementmotivation,andpersonalityfactorsdirectlyrelatedtoacademiclearningproblems,orpsychologicalcounselingservicesfortheschool.Priortoenteringintosuchacontractualrelationship,theprincipalwillensurethatthepersoniscredentialed,licensedorotherwiseproperlyqualified.Theschoolmayreferastudentforspecificoradditionaltesting,asappropriate,generallyattheparent/guardian’sexpense.Incasesofactualorsuspectedchildabuseorabuseofvulnerableadults,theArchdiocesanVictims’AssistanceMinistryisavailableasaresource.TheVictims’AssistanceMinistryprovidesoutreachandguidancetothosesufferingfromabuse;sponsorsafaith-basedtraumarecoveryprogram;andassistsininformingparish,school,Archdiocesan,andgovernmentalauthoritiesoftheallegationsofabuse.ReferraltotheVictim’sAssistanceMinistryisnotasubstituteformandatedreportingofsuspectedabuse.SuchareportmustbemadeinaccordancewithArchdiocesanpolicy.
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StudentHealthServicesSt.Genevieveisfortunatetohaveanurseonstaffduringschoolhours.Intheeventthatastudentbecomesill,he/shewillbesenttothenursewhowillevaluatethestudent.Aparentwillbecalledifastudenthasafever,hasaproductivecoughthatcouldbespreadtoclassmates,aheadachethatwillnotgoaway,hasvomited,orhasdiarrhea.Astudentwhoisinjuredatrecessorphysicaleducationwillbesenttothenurse.Ifastudenthasswellinginanyjoint,getsadeepscratch,orhitshisorherheadthenursewillcalltheparents/guardians.Areportwillbewrittenandsenthometotheparents.Itisessentialtheschoolhasup-to-dateemergencycontactinformation.Pleaseupdatethisinformationbothonthestudent’sEmergencyCardfoundintheofficeaswelltheEnrollMefunctionthroughGradelink.Ifachildhasaseriousinjuryandtheparentsarenotabletobereached,theschoolwillcall911andhavethestudenttransportedtoalocalhospitalwithoneoftheadministratorsorthenurseandwillwaituntilparentsarereachedbyphoneandarriveatthehospital.Onlyminorandverybasicfirstaidwillbeadministeredtostudentsatschool.MedicationToprotectallchildrenandtoconformtotheStateEducationCode,nostudentmaybringanymedication(prescriptionornon-prescription)toschool.Onlymedicationprescribedbyahealthcareprovidermaybetakenduringschoolhours.Ifastudentneedsmedicationeitherforafewdaysoroveranextendedperiodoftime,anditmustbegivenduringschoolhours,anAdministrationofMedicationDuringSchoolHoursFormmustberequestedfromtheschooloffice.Physician/healthcareproviderwillwritedirectionsontheform.Itmustbesignedanddated.Medicationsmustbedeliveredbytheparentsorguardiantotheschoolofficecoordinatorintheoriginallabeledprescriptionbottle,togetherwiththeMedicationFormsignedbythehealthcareproviderandparent/guardian.Studentscarryinginhalersmusthaveaphysician/healthcareprovider’sreleaseonfilestatingthathe/shemayhaveitwithhim/heratschoolorataschoolactivity.Onlyundertheseconditionsmayanymedicinebegivenatschool.
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AllergiesSomestudentsmayhavesevere,life-threateningallergies,suchasapeanutallergy.Whiletheschoolwillmakereasonableeffortstopreventorminimizeanallergicstudent’scontactwithallergens,theschooldoesnotpromiseanallergy-freeenvironment.Itistheparent’sresponsibilityandobligationtonotifyboththechild’steacherandtheschoolofsuchallergywithadoctor’sreport.StudentInsuranceThestudentinsuranceprogramisprovidedforallfull-timestudentsinArchdiocesanschools.Thisprogramassistsonlywithmedicalexpensesincurredbecauseofaccidentalbodilyinjurysustainedbystudentswhileattendingschool,whiletravelingtoorfromschoolorwhileparticipatinginaschool-sponsoredandsupervisedactivity,includingschool-sponsoredsportsandextendeddayprograms.Section8:RecordsPrivacyandAccesstoRecordsMaintainingconfidentialityisthelegal,ethical,andprofessionalresponsibilityofeverymemberoftheschoolcommunity,includingstudents,parentsorguardians,teachers,aides,andallotheremployees.Everymemberoftheschoolcommunitymustrespecttheprivacyofallstudents,families,employees,theprincipal,andthepastor.Roomparentrosters,classlists,telephonenumbers,emailaddresslists,oranyotherpersonalinformationaboutfamiliesandstudentsareconsideredconfidentialandmaybeusedonlyforthepurposesspecified.Non-custodialparentswillbegivenaccesstounofficialcopiesoftranscriptsandschoolrecordsunlessthereisacourtordertothecontrary.TransferofRecordsWheneverapupiltransfersfromoneschooltoanother,acopyoftheCumulativeStudentReportandtheoriginalHealthRecordwillbetransferredbytheformerschooluponarequestfromtheschoolwherethepupilintendstoenrollandareleasefromtheparentorguardian.TheoriginalCumulativeStudentReportremainsattheschool.Officialtranscriptsarenotgiventostudentsorparents.
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Section9:MiscellaneousChildAbuseSt.GenevieveSchoolabidesbytheChildAbusePrevention,AdoptionandFamilyServicesAct.Thislawmandatesthatallcasesofsuspectedabuseand/orneglectaretobereportedtochildprotectiveservices.EmergencyProceduresThereisnowarningsignalforanearthquakeorasurpriseattack.Thedrillinvolvesaschool-widesignalthatisgivenoverthepublicaddresssystem.Thesignalistheannouncementof“EARTHQUAKE”whichisrepeatedseveraltimes.Whiletheannouncementismadestudentsaretoimaginetheearthquakeishappening.Aslongastheannouncementcontinues,studentsaretoimaginethatthebuildingisshaking.Whentheannouncementstops,studentsaretoimaginethattheshakinghasstopped.Anemergencydropdrillisconductedonceeachtrimester.Incaseofanearthquakeandduringthedrills,thechildrenhavebeeninstructedto:
1. Getunderadeskortable,ifpossible.2. Droptotheirkneeswiththeirbackstowardthewindows.3. Holdontoapieceoffurniture(desk,table,etc.)4. Buryfaceinarms,protectingthehead;closeeyestightly.5. Stayinplaceuntilinstructedtoleave.6. Staycalm.
Theinstructionswilldependuponthecircumstancesandextentofdamagetothebuilding.Afterevacuation,thechildrenhavebeenassignedtospecificareasoftheschoolyardwherethey,togetherwiththeirteachers,willawaitthearrivaloftheirparents.Parents,orguardians,shouldnevertakethechildrenfromtheirdesignatedareaswithoutfirstconsultingtheteacher.Followingthisprocedurewillmitigateconfusionandchaos.Earthquake/NaturalDisasterSuppliesTheschoolmanagessuppliesforstudentsintheeventofanemergency.FireDrillsIncompliancewithstateandlocalsafetyregulations,St.GenevieveSchoolregularlypracticesevacuationprocedures.NaturalDisasterCommunicationGuidelinesOnthefirstdayofanemergency,St.GenevieveSchoolwillfollowtheactionoflocalpublicschools.Parentsareadvisedtolistentodirectivesontheradio.Ifdangerisimminent,St.GenevieveSchoolwillbeevacuatedeventhoughthepublicschoolsmaynot.St.Genevievewillattempttopostupdatedinformationonthescrollingmarqueeofthewebsiteaswellassendoutaschoolreachtextand/ore-mailmessagetoallfamiliesthathaveprovidedtheire-mailaddresses.
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AppendixConditionsofSuspensionAnyofthereasonslistedforexpulsionwheremitigatingcircumstancesexistmaybeadequatecauseforsuspensionofastudent:
• Nostudentshallbesuspendedfromanelementaryschoolformorethantwoconsecutiveweeks.
• Noticeofsuspensionmustbegiventotheparents/guardiansbytelephoneorinaconference.
• Theprincipalshallscheduleaconferencewiththesuspendedstudent’sparents/guardianstodiscussmatterspertinenttothesuspensionespeciallythemeansbywhichtheparents/guardiansandtheschoolcancooperativelyencouragethestudenttoimprovebehavior.Thesuspendedstudentmaybepresentattheconference.
• Innocasewillateacheronhis/herownauthoritysuspendastudent.ExpulsionReasonsforexpulsionare,butnotlimitedto,thefollowingoffensescommittedbystudents:
• Actionsgravelydetrimentaltothemoralandspiritualwelfareofotherstudents.• Habitualprofanityorvulgarity.• Assault,battery,oranythreatofforceorviolencedirectedtowardanyschoolpersonnel
orstudent.• Bullyingorharassingschoolpersonnelorotherstudents.• Open,persistentdefianceoftheauthorityoftheteacher.• Continuedwillfuldisobedience.• Use,sale,orpossessionofnarcotics,drugs,oranyothercontrolledsubstance.• Use,sale,distribution,orpossessionofanyalcoholicbeveragesonornearschool
premises.• Smokingorhavingtobacco.• Stealing.• Forgingsignatures.• Cheatingorplagiarism.• Defacingorvandalizingschoolproperty.• Habitualtruancy.• Possessionofharmfulweapons(e.g.,knives,guns,etc.)ormaterialsthatcanbeusedas
weapons.• Membershipin,activeinvolvementin,oraffiliationwithagangorgroupresponsiblefor
coerciveorviolentactivity.• Actionsinoroutofschoolwhicharedetrimentaltotheschool’sreputation.• ViolationoftheElectronicCommunicationsPolicyanditsguidelines.
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• InappropriateconductorbehaviorunbecomingastudentinaCatholicschool.
ProcedureforExpulsionWhenthereasonsforexpulsionarepurelydisciplinary,i.e.,whenseriousmoralreasonsarenotinvolved,thefollowingstepsmustbetaken:
• Aconferencemustbeheldwiththeparents/guardian,student,teacher,andprincipalpresenttoadvisethefamilythatseriousactioniscontemplatedunlessthereisimmediateimprovementinbehavior.Inparishschools,thepastorshouldbenotifiedoftheconference,givenanopportunitytoattend,andprovidedareportofthediscussion.
• Ifthereisnoimprovementinbehavior,thefinaldecisionwillbeannouncedatasecondconferenceattendedbytheprincipal,teacher,andparents/guardians.Iftheparentsfail,withoutcause,toattendtheconference,thepastor,principal,andteacherwillreachafinaldecision.Thefinaldecisionrestswiththepastorinconsultationwiththeprincipal.
• Innocasewillateacheronhis/herownauthorityexpelastudent.• Fullcreditwillbegivenforallworkaccomplishedbythestudentuptothemomentof
expulsion.CasesInvolvingGraveOffenses
• Incasesinvolvinggraveoffenses,whichmayincludeaviolationofcriminallaworactionssooutrageousastoshocktheconscienceorbehaviorofthecommunity,thestudentisimmediatelysuspendedandtheinitialparent-principalconferenceisdispensedwith.
• Theprocedureinvolvingcasesofgraveoffensesshouldbefollowedwhenthecontinuedpresenceofthestudentatschool(evenforashortperiodoftime)will,inthereasonablejudgmentoftheprincipal,poseaseriousthreattothehealthandwelfareofanotherstudentorstudents,orfacultymembers.
• Whenimmediatesuspensionisimposed,withprobableexpulsion,whilethecaseisbeinginvestigated,therulesandtheconsequencesoftheviolationshouldbeclearlyexplainedtothestudentandparents/guardians.
TimeofExpulsion
• Anexpulsionmaybemadeimmediatelyifthereasonsareurgent.• Onlyinexceptionalcasesshallexpulsionofaneighthgradestudentwhohasbeeninthe
schooloneormoreyearsbeallowed.• Ifanexpulsionistotakeplaceduringthelastquarteroftheschoolyearorduringthe
lastsemesterinthecaseofaneighthgradestudent,priorapprovaloftheDepartmentofCatholicSchoolsisrequiredbeforetheexpulsioncantakeeffect.
• Ifsuchactioniscontemplated,approvalshallbeobtainedbeforetheannouncementofthefinaldecisiontotheparents.
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ReportingofExpulsions
• Allexpulsionseveniftheyoccurattheendoftheyear,aretobereportedbytelephonetotheelementarysupervisorattheDepartmentofCatholicSchoolswithintwenty-fourhours.Thewrittenreport,NoticeofDismissal,shouldbemailedpromptlytotheelementarysupervisor.
• Theattendanceofficeofthelocalpublicschooldistrictshallbenotifiedimmediatelyofexpulsions.AcopyoftheCumulativeStudentRecordshouldbehelduntilrequested.
RighttoMakeExceptionsTheHeadofSchoolandthePrincipal,inconsultationwiththepastor,retainstherighttomakeexceptionsincaseswheremitigatingcircumstancescallforadifferentresponsethanpolicysuggests.Harassment,Bullying,andHazingPolicySt.GenevieveiscommittedtoprovideasafeandcomfortablelearningenvironmentthatrespectsChristianvaluesandisfreefromharassment,bullying,orhazinginanyform.Harassment,bullying,orhazingofanystudentbyanyotherstudent,layemployee,religious,clergy,orschoolvolunteerisprohibited.Theschoolwilltreatallegationsofanysuchconductseriouslyandwillreviewandinvestigatesuchallegationsinaprompt,confidential,andthoroughmanner.Thispolicyshallbecommunicatedclearlytofaculty,staff,volunteers,parents/guardians,andstudents.Substantiatedactsofharassment,bullying,orhazingbyastudentwillresultindisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingdismissalofthestudent.Studentsfoundtohavefiledfalseorfrivolouschargeswillalsobesubjecttodisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingdismissal.ForstudentsingradesK-3,thisdisciplinaryactionshalldependonthematurityofthestudentsandthecircumstancesinvolved.Forstudentsingrades4through8,thedisciplinaryactionmayincludesuspensionordismissal.Harassmentoccurswhenanindividualissubjectedtotreatmentoraschoolenvironmentthatishostileorintimidatingbaseduponalegallyprotectedclass,suchasrace,sex,ethnicoriginorreligion.Itincludes,butisnotlimitedto,anyofallofthefollowing:
• Verbalharassment:Derogatorycommentsandjokes;threateningwordsspokentoanotherperson.
• Physicalharassment:Unwantedphysicaltouching,contact,assault,deliberateimpendingorblockingmovements,oranyintimidatinginterferencewithnormalworkormovement.
• Visualharassment:Derogatory,demeaningorinflammatoryposters,cartoons,writtenwords,drawings,andgestures.
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• Sexualharassment:Unwelcomedsexualadvances,requestsforsexualfavors,andotherverbalorphysicalconductofasexualnature.
Bullyingisthehabitualharassing,intimidating,tormenting,browbeating,humiliating,terrorizing,oppressingand/orthreateningofanotherperson.Bullyingtypicallyconsistsofdirectbehaviors,suchasteasing,taunting,threatening,hitting,shoving,andstealingthatareinitiatedbyoneormorestudentsagainstavictimorvictims.Inadditiontodirectattacks,bullyingmayalsobeindirect,suchasspreadingrumorsthatcausevictimstobesociallyisolatedthroughintentionalexclusion.Whetherthebullyingisdirectorindirect,thekeycomponentofbullyingisphysicalorpsychologicalintimidationthatoccursrepeatedlyovertimetocreateanongoingpatternofharassmentandabuse.Hazingisanymethodofinitiationorpre-initiationintoastudentorganizationorstudentbodyoranypastimeoramusementengagedinwithrespecttotheseorganizationswhichcauses,orislikelytocause,bodilydanger,physicalharm,orpersonaldegradationordisgraceresultinginphysicalormentalharm,toanystudentorotherperson.Studentsalsomaybeinvolvedincyberbullying,whichoccurswhenstudentsbullyeachotherusingtheInternet,mobilephones,orothercybertechnology.Thiscaninclude,butisnotlimitedto:
• Sendinginappropriatetext,e-mail,orinstantmessages.• Postinginappropriatepicturesormessagesaboutothers,oroneselfinblogsoronweb
sites.• Usingsomeoneelse’susernametospreadrumorsorliesaboutsomeone.
Itistheresponsibilityoftheschoolto:
• Establishpracticesandprovidestaffdevelopmenttrainingandage-appropriateinformationforstudents,designedtocreateaschoolenvironmentfreefromdiscrimination,intimidation,orharassment.
• Makeallfaculty,staff,students,parents/guardians,andvolunteersawareofthispolicyandthecommitmentoftheschooltowarditsstrictenforcement.
• Remainwatchfulforconditionsthatcreateormayleadtoahostile,offensiveschoolenvironment.
Itisthestudent’sresponsibilityto:
• Conducthimselforherselfinamannerthatcontributestoapositiveschoolenvironment.
• Avoidanyactivitythatmaybeconsidereddiscriminatory,intimidating,harassing,bullying,orhazing.
• Ifpossible,informtheotherperson(s)thatthebehaviorisoffensiveandunwelcome.
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• Reportallincidentsofdiscrimination,harassment,bullying,orhazingtotheprincipalorteacher.
• Asappropriate,thestudentsinvolvedmaybeaskedtocompleteaformal,writtencomplaint,whichwillbeinvestigatedthoroughlyandwillinvolveonlythenecessaryparties.
• Confidentialitywillbemaintainedasmuchaspossible.StudentThreatsAllthreatsbystudentstoinflictseriousharmtoselforothers,ortodestroyproperty,willbetakenseriously.Whoeverhearsorbecomesawareofanythreatmadebyastudentshouldimmediatelyreportittothepastor,principal,orateacher.TheprincipalwillnotifythepoliceandtheDepartmentofCatholicSchoolimmediately.Thestudentwhohasmadethethreatwillbekeptintheschoolofficeundersupervisionuntilthepolicearrive.Theparents/guardiansofthestudentwhohasmadethethreatwillbenotified.Anyadultorstudentwhohasbeenidentifiedasthepotentialvictim,ormentionedinwritingasapotentialvictim,willbenotifiedimmediately.Thestudentwhohasmadethethreatwillbesuspendeduntiltheinvestigationbythepoliceandschoolhasbeencompleted.Thedecisiontore-admitastudentwhohasmadeathreatwillbemadebytheprincipalandpastoronacase-by-casebasis.Practicaljokesoroffhandcommentsofathreateningnaturewillbetakenseriouslyandwillbeinvestigated.Thepolicemaybenotified,andtheseactionsmayresultinsuspensionorremovalofastudentfromschool.SchoolSearchesAstudent’slegitimateexpectationofprivacyoftheirpersonandofthepersonaleffectstheybringtoschoolmustbebalancedagainsttheobligationoftheschooltomaintaindisciplineandtoprovideasafeenvironmentfortheschoolcommunity.Accordingly,schoolofficialsmayconductasearchofthestudent’spersonandpersonaleffectsbasedonareasonablesuspicionthatthesearchwilldiscloseevidencethatthestudentisviolatingorhasviolatedthelaworaschoolrule.Schoolofficialsdonotneedawarrantoraparent’spermissiontoconductasearchofthestudentand/orastudent’spersonalproperty,aslongastheyhavereasonablesuspicionthatalaworschoolruleisbeingorhasbeenviolated.Wheneveraschoolprincipalconductsasearchofastudent’spersonorpersonaleffects,anadultwitnessshouldbepresent.
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Studentsdonotowntheirlockersorotherschoolproperty.Lockersaremadeavailabletothestudentbytheschool.Thestudentdoeshavesomeexpectationofprivacyinhis/herlockerfromotherstudents.However,astudentmaynotexcludeschoolofficialsiftheschoolofficialhasareasonablesuspicionthatalaworschoolrulehasbeenviolated.Astudenthasagreaterexpectationofprivacyconcerninghis/herbackpack,purse,clothing,andotherpersonaleffects.Aschoolofficialwhofindsitnecessarytoconductasearchofastudent’sbackpack,purse,clothing,orpersonaleffectsmusthaveareasonablesuspicionthatthestudentisviolatingorhasviolatedalaworschoolrule.Thestudent’sparentsshouldbenotifiedofanysuchsearch.Analertfromatrainedandcertifieddetectordogissufficienttoallowtheschoolofficialtohaveareasonablesuspicionandtoconductawarrantlesssearchofthestudent’slocker,carorhis/herpersonalpropertyandeffects.Inadditiontothispolicyregardingsearchesbytheschool,everystudentissubjecttotheArchdiocesanandSchoolUseandPrivacyPoliciesconcerningcellphonesandotherelectronicdevices,whetherthedevicesbelongtotheschoolortothestudent.Ifastudentrefusestocooperateinareasonablesearchoftheschoolorstudentproperty(includingelectronicdevices),thestudent’sparentsand/orthepolicemaybecalledforassistanceorreferral.Intheeventthatanyitemsbelongingtoastudentareconfiscated,theprincipalshoulddocumentthatfactand,whenpossible,takeaphotographoftheplacewheretheconfiscatedobjectwasfoundandoftheobjectitself.Itisalsorecommendedthattheschoolobtainasignaturefromthestudentacknowledgingthattheitemwasinhisorherpossessionatthetimeitwasfound.ARCHDIOCESEOFLOSANGELES“ZEROTOLERANCEPOLICY”Underthe“ZeroTolerancePolicy”oftheArchdioceseofLosAngeles,anypersonguiltyofsexualmisconductwithaminorundertheageof18:
• Maynothaveanypaidorvolunteerassignmentinany“ministry”intheArchdiocese,and
• Maynotvolunteerinany“non-ministerial”activityoreventwherehe/shehasanypossibilityofmorethanincidentalcontactorsupervisoryordisciplinarypoweroverminors.
AnyparentorguardianwhoisaregisteredsexoffendermustcontacttheprincipaltodiscusstherequirementsinordertoassurecompliancewiththeArchdioceseofLosAngelesZeroTolerancePolicy.
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AsmembersoftheArchdioceseofLosAngelescommunity,wewanttoassurethatweareincompliancewithbothMegan’sLawandour“ZeroTolerancePolicy.”SafeguardtheChildren&VIRTUSTrainingTheschoolandtheparishreligiouseducationprogramshaveestablishedongoingsafeenvironmenttrainingprogramsforstudents,children,andyouth.Allparentsareprovidedhome-basedmaterialstohelpthemunderstandandsupporttheirstudent'seducationregardingchildsexualabuse.TheapprovedprogramsincludeGood-Touch/Bad-Touch®andVIRTUS®TeachingTouchingSafety(MandatedSeptember1,2006).Good-Touch/Bad-Touch®isbeingimplementedinGradesK-8inCatholicelementaryschoolsthroughouttheArchdioceseofLosAngeles.Theprogramisdesignedtobeage-appropriate,tosupportstudentsinunderstandingoccasionsofabuse,andtogivethemconfidenceinreportingandassertingthemselvesinsituationswheretheyfeelunsafe.VIRTUSTeachingTouchingSafetyisaK-12programbeingimplementedinreligiouseducationprogramsandCatholicschools.Thisprogramisavehiclethroughwhichparents,teachers,catechistsandyouthministersgivestudentsthetoolstheyneedtoprotectthemselvesfromthosewhomightharmthem.TheArchdiocesanOfficeofSafeguardtheChildrenworkswiththeschoolsandDirectorsofReligiousEducationintheparishestoestablishtheseprograms.QuestionsconcerningSafeEnvironmentTrainingcanbeforwardedtotheprincipal.Pleasebeadvisedthatanyandallparentswhowishtovolunteerforschoolorparish-relatedevents(includingtheParishFiesta)mustbeVIRTUSTrainedandprovideproofofcertificationtotheteacherorschoolofficialrequestingacopyofit.Thisincludesvolunteeringintheclassroomandchaperoningfieldtrips.School’sRighttoAmendTheschoolreservestherighttoamendthishandbookforjustcause.Parentswillbegiventhepromptwrittennotificationofchangesthataremade.St.GenevieveElementarySchoolalsoadherestoallthepoliciesoftheArchdioceseofLosAngeles.WehaveacopyofArchdiocesanPolicyavailableintheofficeforreview.
HeadofSchool:WithournewlyrestructuredmodelofgovernancetherolesattributedtoprincipalinthishandbookwillinmostcasesbefulfilledbyHeadofSchool.
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St.GenevieveElementarySchools
CatholicCodeofConductforParents/Guardians
Asmychild’smostimportanteducator,IunderstandthatIteachmychildbestbymyownexampleofreverence,responsibility,andrespect.IaskSt.GenevieveElementarySchooltoassistmeinformingmychildasadiscipleofJesusChrist.Iunderstandthatmychild’steacherisadedicatedprofessionalwhomakesmanysacrificestoteachinaCatholicschool.Inordertoshowmycooperation,support,andthankfulness:
• Iwillhavemychildinschoolontimeeverydaywiththenecessaryschoolsuppliesandappropriatedress.
• Iwillmonitormychild’stelephone,computer,andtelevisionuse,aswellasmoviesandmagazinesmychildviewsorsees.
• Iwillnottoleratevulgar,sarcastic,orcattylanguagefrommychildorbullying,violent,oraggressivespeechorbehavior.Iwillsetagoodexampleinmyownspeechandbehavior.
• Iwillshowrespectfortheteacherandanyotheradultinauthorityinfrontofmychildatalltimes,regardlesswhatImaythinkoftheiractionsorsaytotheminprivate.
• Iwillneverlietothepastor,theprincipal,ortheteachers,orotherschoolpersonneltoprotectmychildfromtheconsequencesofhis/herbehavior.
• Iwillstoprumors.Iwillworktocontributetoaunifiedenvironment.• IwillgotothroughtheproperchannelswhenIhaveaproblem.• Iwillspeakrespectfullyandwithkindnessandcourtesytootherparentsinfrontof
students,especiallywhenthereisanydisagreement.• IwillspeaktotheteacheroradultinchargebeforeIacceptmychild’sversionofan
incident.Iknowthegoodofallchildrencomesbeforemychild’sneedsorwants.• Iwillfollowtheschool’srules,calendars,deadlines,andexpectmychildtodothesame
evenwhenImaydisagree.• Iwillbuildabridgeofacceptanceandunderstanding,andexpectmychildtodothe
same,amongthedifferentculturesrepresentedatSt.GenevieveElementarySchool.• Iwillpledgetodomybesttoworktowardaunitedandpeacefulschoolenvironment.• Iwillnotparticipateindemonstrationsagainsttheschool,itspersonnel,ordecisions.• IwillupholdthisCodeofConductatallschool-relatedfunctionsincludingbutnot
limitedtoconferences,meetings,academic,orathleticevents,playsandanyotherschoolsponsoredprogram.
WiththeexampleoftheHolyFamilyandthehelpofGod,IwillabidebythisCodeofConductwhilemychildisenrolledatSt.GenevieveElementarySchool.IhavereadthisCodeofConductandwillsupportandabidebythisCode.IwillalsoensurethatanyrelativeorfriendwhoactsasmyagentinanycapacityunderstandsthisCodeandwillagreetosupportit.
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IunderstandthatifmyactionsortheactionsofanyoneIassignasmyagentaredeemedbytheschool’sadministrationtobeinviolationofthisCodeImayberequiredtowithdrawmychildfromSt.GenevieveSchoolandIwillcooperatewiththatdecision.Eachfamilysignsaparentagreementannually.Afamilycanbeaskedtowithdrawfromtheschoolforviolationsoftheparentagreement.
St.GenevieveElementarySchool
Parents/GuardiansAcknowledgementForm
I/WE,THEPARENT(S)OFTHEBELOW-NAMEDCHILD(REN)STATETHATASPARTIALCONSDIERATIONFOROURCHILD’SENROLLMENTINTHISSCHOOL,WEHAVEREADANDAGREETOBEGOVERNEDBYTHERULES,POLICIESANDPROCEDURESINTHISHANDBOOK.
PrintName(s)ofStudent(s)andGradesPrintNameofParent/GuardiansSignatureofParent/GuardianDate