2011-2012 student handbook
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2011-2012 Student HandbookTRANSCRIPT
Saint Anne School 4040 Willow Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15234
2011-2012
STUDENT HANDBOOK
wwwsaintanneschoolorg
Saint Anne School 4040 WlllolV Avenue P1ttsburgl PA 15234
Dear Parents and Friends of Saint Anne School
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christshycentered safe learning environment
Our goal is to make your childs educational experience both meaningful and productive To accomplish that goal every family must be informed of school policies and procedures This handbook serves as the primary reference source for questions about the operation of Saint Anne School
We ask that you read the handbook thoroughly and keep it accessible Of course should you still have questions after referring to this handbook the staff and I are available to assist you
Blessings
t~ (Mrs) C Jakubowski Principal
INTRODUCTION
VISION STATEMENTIDEPARTMENT FOR CAmOLIC SCHOOLS
The Vision for the Department for Catholic Schools is to promote and to sustain Catholic Schools of unparalleled quality which integrate faith into every aspect of life and culture producing graduates who continually strive for human and Christian perfection
PHILOSOPHY OF SAINT ANNE SCHOOL
TH IS WE BEll EVE
Go~ create~ each ot us with bo~y min~ an~ sour We are all blesse~ with the gifts of
human ~jgnity an~ potential for achievement
In Catholic E~ucation it is our goal to ~evelop
the whole person bo~y an~ spirit through an~ aca~emic program enriche~ with Christian values
We ma ke every effort to teach ou r stu~ents the GospeL message to buil~ the community ofthe faithful an~ to be ofservice to our neighbors
We believe that the young men anct women entrustecl to our care will learn through practice an~ goo~ example to be goo~ Christians an~ goo~ citizens
MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITATION
The Middle States Association of colleges and Schools accredits St Anne School Middle States accreditation is an expression of confidence in St Anne Schools mission goals and objectives performance and resources and validates publicly the excellence in education
The Middle States Evaluation is an ongoing process requiring the submission of update plans every three years After then years the school is re-evaluated for continued reaccreditation We were re-accredited in May 2010
Mission Statement
Founded in 1894 Saint Anne School is a faith community grounded in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church It is our mission to assist the parents in the total development of the child - body mind and soul We strive to form students who will become active members of the Church lifeshylong learners and responsible citizens oftodays global society
We believe that
bull Every child is created with unique God-given talents and with the potential to learn
bull Students should be nurtured to develop a personal relationship with God through prayer service and knowledge of the Gospels
bull Students should learn to honor diversity and to respect themselves and others as children of God
bull Students should be guided to develop well-formed moral and social conSCIences
bull Students have the right to learn in a safe and secure environment
bull Instruction should be designed to accommodate various learning styles while engaging students in meaningful activities
bull We are stewards of the earths resources
Daily Schedule
8 10 Arrival 820 Tardy Bell 830 Period 1 9 10 Period 2 950 Period 3 1030 Period 4 11 10 Period 5 (4-8) K-3 Lunch 1150 Period 5 (K-3) 4-8 Lunch 1230-1245 HOlneroom 1245 Period 6 J 25 Period 7 205 Period 8 245 HOlneroom 255 Bus Disn1issal 300 Walkers Drivers Dismissal
HalfDay Schedule 1130 Dismissal
8 10 Arrival 8 20 Tardy Bell 835 Period 1 855 Period 2 9 15 Period 3 935 Period 4 955 Period 5 1015 Period6 1035 Period7 1055 Period 8 11 15 Hon1eroon1 11 25 Bus Dismissal 11 30 Walkers Drivers Dismissal
1115-1145 11 55-1225
ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Should your child become ill during the school day the secretary or nurse will phone you Children are not pennitted to leave the school until an adult comes to the office and signs the dismissal log In case of an accident or emergency every attempt will be made to notify parents immediately The school will if necessary call for emergency services but state law requires the presence of a parent or guardian before medical treatment is given It is necessary that the school be able to reach a parent or guardi~ at all times Correct phone numbers and extensions must be on file in the office at all times
IMMUNIZATIONS
Students entering kindergarten are required by state law to have completed a full series of specific immunizations Parents must submit the childs immunization record at the time of registration The school nurse will review the record and notify parents of any deficiencies before the beginning of the school year
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
Students are not pennitted to leave the school grounds during the school day without the pennission of the principal
LIBRARY
Classes are regularly scheduled for the library and children may borrow books for outside reading There is a charge for late returns and parents are responsible for lost or damaged books
MASSES
Daily Masses in the school chapel Monday and Friday at 910 are an integral part of the school day Parents and other visitors are always welcome to join in these celebrations However because the schedule may change because of the availability of the priests it is important to check the parish bulletin
Special celebrations for the entire school are held either in the gym or in the church Please check the school calendar or parish bulletin for these announcements Again everyone is welcome to participate in these celebrations
MEDICATIONS
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to adjust schedules to allow this to be done during non-school hours A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications However when medication MUST be administered during school hours in an emergency situation the policy enclosed must be followed
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PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
Athletic Association The sports program is under the direction of the Athletic Association Board elected parents who are responsible for maintaining the program Coaches are selected by the Board and serve on a volunteer basis Parent interest and willingness to serve on the Board are vital to the continued success of the program Currently the Association sponsors basketball cheer leading cross-country track and volleyball teams
PTG The Parent Teachers Guild is an active parent organization that works to provide a variety of instructional programs and activities for the school The direction of the PTG is through an elected Board serving two year terms All parents are encouraged to join and actively participate in the activities of the Guild
PARTIES
The PTa sponsors parties for special occasions during the school year No other instructional time should be used for parties then without the principals permission Birthday treats should be distributed during lunch or recess times a note should b~ sent to the homeroom teacher the day before the treat will be sent to school
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Unless excused by a physician all students must participate in gym class Dress for gym is included under the DRESS CODE section
POLICIES
The school follows the policies of the Department for Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh In addition Guidelines for Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities are in effect
POP MACHINES
Students are NOT permitted to use the machines during school hours
PROGRESS REPORTS
Parents will receive a progress report through each grading period Parents should sign the report to indicate that it was received and have the student return it to the issuing teacher the next day If the student is experiencing acadenlic difficulty parents should contact the teacherls of the subjects of concern
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious values and truths are an integral part of the education of children Our religion program therefore is a combination of intellectual concepts with faith experiences Daily prayer and religion classes make up the basic curriculum and priority is given to participation in liturgy on a weekly basis The children also participate in preparation for the reception of Reconciliation and First Eucharist in the second grade and Confirmation in grade nine Parental participation in sacramental preparation programs is a vital part of the process
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are distributed four times during the school year These dates are indicated on the school calendar Parents should sign the report card and have the child return it to school the next day In addition parents have access to the on-line grading system throughout the year and may monitor progress regularly Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this easy access and to contact teachers if there are concerns about progress
SCHOOL PICTURES
All children will have school pictures taken early in the school year The prices and packages available are determined by the photographer Yearbooks are available in the spring
SUPPLIESffEXTBOOKS
The supplies needed by the students vary at each grade level and are determined by the needs of the subject Teachers will inform students of specifics during the first week of school
Most of the textbooks used in the school are on loan from the state and students are responsible for their care Parents are required to pay for lost books or for unnecessary damages All books must be covered and book bags are required to take books to and from school
TARDY
Children who arrive after the 820 bell will be marked Tardy children who arrive after 11 00 anl will be marked absent in the morning
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TELEPHONE
Students are not permitted to use the office phone unless there is an emergency If after-school activities necessitate that a student bring a cell phone the phone must be off and kept in the students backpack throughout the school day Students who do not follow this directive will have phones confiscated The phone will be returned to the students parent
TESTING
All students in grades 2 through 8 participate in Terra Nova testing in April Also in May a writing assessment is done for students in grade 5 The ACRE test for knowledge of religion is given to students in grades 5 and 8 in March
TUITION
Parents who register a student in the school enter into a contractual obligation with the school The first tuition payment is due June of the upcoming academic year subsequent payments are due the tenth of each month with the full payment due by May 10 Parents are reminded that the operational budget of the school is dependent on timely fulfillment of this obligation Parents whose tuition is in arrears will receive a notice indicating the past due amount Participation in activities registration for the next school year final grades and transfers of records will not be processed if there is an outstanding balance
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Families who are in need of tuition assistance may seek this aid by completing an application for financial assistance that is distributed by the diocese and must be filed by mid-March These applications are assessed by an independent evaluator and the determinations are sent to the school in June
VISITORS
While visitors are always welcome in the school parents and other visitors should first report to the school office Messages and deliveries from home should be left at the office No one is permitted to enter a classroom without the permission of the office
VOLUNTEERS
Parent help is always needed in the school and at school sponsored events and strong parental involvement is one of the hallmarks of an outstanding school Please consider using some of your time and talents to help us to maintain our quality program
Volunteers who work with children must have the appropriate clearances and have signed the Pastoral Code of Conduct
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HOMEWORK HOTLINE
The homework hotline service will be in operation approximately 330 pm each school day To use the service call the school at 412-561-7720 The phone will be answered by an auto-attendant After the phone is answered press the two digit number ofyour childs graderoomand the assignments will be read
General School Announcements 43
8th GradelRoom 305 40
t h GradelRoom 303 39
6th GradelRoom 302 38
5th GradelRoom 306 37
4th GradelRoom 304 36
3rd GradelRoom 103 35
2nd GradelRoom 102 34
1st GradelRoom 205 33
KindergartenIRoom 201 32
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ABSENCES
Regular attendance at school is a maj or factor in determining academic success Students who are absent for more than thirty days during the academic year may be denied academic promotion
Absences from school are defined as either Excused or Unexcused according to guidelines from the Pennsylvania School Code Excused absences include illness quarantine impassable roads recognized religious holidays and urgent reasons such as a death in the family or a court appearance The state guidelines also permit an Excused Absence for Educational Trips if a request is sent to the school and approved prior to the dates of the trip If no prior notice is received the absence is classified as Unexcused
Parents should call the school office on the first day that a child is absent from school Give the childs name homeroom teacher and reason for absence Unless the absence will be for an extended period of time please make arrangements with another child to have assignments brought home
Upon returning to school from an absence a student must submit a written excuse to hislher homeroom teacher as required by state law If this excuse is not submitted within three days following the absence the absence will be classified as Unexcused
According to the PA School Code Section 1332 The absence of any pupil who remains out of school with or without his parents permission and is not absent because of illness or for any other urgent reasons as defined in the School Code shall be unexcused Such absence will be recorded as unlawful-unexcused for any pupil who is under the conlpulsory attendance age Section 1333 Any such child who has been absent three days or their equivalent during the term of compulsory attendance without lawful excuse shall be given written notice If after such notice is given attendance is again violated by the person such person shall be liable for referral to the magistrate
Parents and guardians of students who acquire excessive absences may be required to provide documentation from a physician indicating that the absences are relating to an existing medical condition
ADMISSIONS
A child entering kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the entering year
Every child must have proof of immunization against communicable diseases Official certificates ofbirth and baptism are also required Students transferring from another school should have academic records forwarded as soon as possible
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ARRIVALDISMISSAL
Children should not report to school before 810am unless they are entered into the morning care program or arrive on early buses Students who walk or are driven should assemble on the Plaza and will enter the building with their class Please remember that the school is not responsible for children left on the Plaza before 810
Parents who drive children to school are reminded that Castle Shannon Borough does not permit stopping at the Willow Avenue entrance Children should be dropped off at the Plaza and dismissal will be at this same entrance Also when parking in the lot the lane beside the fence must be kept open for buses In order to ensure the safety of all students please exercise extreme caution when driving in the lot
Any change in your childs normal dismissal routine must be noted in writing to your childs homeroom teacher To avoid any confusion parents are asked to please keep such changes to a minimum
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Several districts provide transportation for our students Parents are notified of scheduling arrangements from their public district of residence before the first day of school All children who are assigned to a bus are expected to be on that bus when it leaves school Should you wish to drive your child home please notify the homeroom teacher in writing
Discipline on the bus is the responsibility of the driver Should (s)he refer a student to the principal parents will receive a copy of the incident report Subsequent reports may result in suspension of bus privileges by the district Please review the following rules with your child(ren)
1 Be at your appointed stop on time 2 Approach the bus only after i t is
completely stopped 3 Board one person at a time 4 Obey the directions of the bus d r i ve r at a II
times 5 Remain in you r seat wh ile the bus is moving 6 Keep arms and hands inside the bus 7 Keep conversation at a low volume avoid unnecessary noise 8 When exiting move away from the bus promptly
PLEASE NOTE Only those students assigned to a bus by the district are permitted to ride the bus Requests to allow another student who is not scheduled on that bus to accompany your child cannot be honored
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CAFETERIA
Saint Anne cafeteria offers a hot lunch program and monthly menus are posted on our website Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families Lunches may be paid in advance and orders will be taken on the day of service
Also students without pre-payment or money will be given lunch on that day However this outstanding balance must be paid before the student is given another non-paid lunch Parents will be called to bring a lunch to school if this situation arises
Lunch time should be a pleasant experience for children it is a natural time for them to relax and socialize However because so many children are eating at the same time it is important that we have some guidelines to maintain a safe environment
Important Because of the nurrlber of different food allergies students are never permitted to share food
1 Stay in a single line no cutting in front of others 2 Walk at all times once seated remain seated 3 Speak softly 4 Do not throw or pass food around to others 5 Make certain the table and floor around you are clean before leaving 6 The bell is the signal for silence and prayer time
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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St Anne School 4040 Willow Avenue
Pittsburgh P A 15234
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
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3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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Saint Anne School 4040 WlllolV Avenue P1ttsburgl PA 15234
Dear Parents and Friends of Saint Anne School
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christshycentered safe learning environment
Our goal is to make your childs educational experience both meaningful and productive To accomplish that goal every family must be informed of school policies and procedures This handbook serves as the primary reference source for questions about the operation of Saint Anne School
We ask that you read the handbook thoroughly and keep it accessible Of course should you still have questions after referring to this handbook the staff and I are available to assist you
Blessings
t~ (Mrs) C Jakubowski Principal
INTRODUCTION
VISION STATEMENTIDEPARTMENT FOR CAmOLIC SCHOOLS
The Vision for the Department for Catholic Schools is to promote and to sustain Catholic Schools of unparalleled quality which integrate faith into every aspect of life and culture producing graduates who continually strive for human and Christian perfection
PHILOSOPHY OF SAINT ANNE SCHOOL
TH IS WE BEll EVE
Go~ create~ each ot us with bo~y min~ an~ sour We are all blesse~ with the gifts of
human ~jgnity an~ potential for achievement
In Catholic E~ucation it is our goal to ~evelop
the whole person bo~y an~ spirit through an~ aca~emic program enriche~ with Christian values
We ma ke every effort to teach ou r stu~ents the GospeL message to buil~ the community ofthe faithful an~ to be ofservice to our neighbors
We believe that the young men anct women entrustecl to our care will learn through practice an~ goo~ example to be goo~ Christians an~ goo~ citizens
MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITATION
The Middle States Association of colleges and Schools accredits St Anne School Middle States accreditation is an expression of confidence in St Anne Schools mission goals and objectives performance and resources and validates publicly the excellence in education
The Middle States Evaluation is an ongoing process requiring the submission of update plans every three years After then years the school is re-evaluated for continued reaccreditation We were re-accredited in May 2010
Mission Statement
Founded in 1894 Saint Anne School is a faith community grounded in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church It is our mission to assist the parents in the total development of the child - body mind and soul We strive to form students who will become active members of the Church lifeshylong learners and responsible citizens oftodays global society
We believe that
bull Every child is created with unique God-given talents and with the potential to learn
bull Students should be nurtured to develop a personal relationship with God through prayer service and knowledge of the Gospels
bull Students should learn to honor diversity and to respect themselves and others as children of God
bull Students should be guided to develop well-formed moral and social conSCIences
bull Students have the right to learn in a safe and secure environment
bull Instruction should be designed to accommodate various learning styles while engaging students in meaningful activities
bull We are stewards of the earths resources
Daily Schedule
8 10 Arrival 820 Tardy Bell 830 Period 1 9 10 Period 2 950 Period 3 1030 Period 4 11 10 Period 5 (4-8) K-3 Lunch 1150 Period 5 (K-3) 4-8 Lunch 1230-1245 HOlneroom 1245 Period 6 J 25 Period 7 205 Period 8 245 HOlneroom 255 Bus Disn1issal 300 Walkers Drivers Dismissal
HalfDay Schedule 1130 Dismissal
8 10 Arrival 8 20 Tardy Bell 835 Period 1 855 Period 2 9 15 Period 3 935 Period 4 955 Period 5 1015 Period6 1035 Period7 1055 Period 8 11 15 Hon1eroon1 11 25 Bus Dismissal 11 30 Walkers Drivers Dismissal
1115-1145 11 55-1225
ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Should your child become ill during the school day the secretary or nurse will phone you Children are not pennitted to leave the school until an adult comes to the office and signs the dismissal log In case of an accident or emergency every attempt will be made to notify parents immediately The school will if necessary call for emergency services but state law requires the presence of a parent or guardian before medical treatment is given It is necessary that the school be able to reach a parent or guardi~ at all times Correct phone numbers and extensions must be on file in the office at all times
IMMUNIZATIONS
Students entering kindergarten are required by state law to have completed a full series of specific immunizations Parents must submit the childs immunization record at the time of registration The school nurse will review the record and notify parents of any deficiencies before the beginning of the school year
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
Students are not pennitted to leave the school grounds during the school day without the pennission of the principal
LIBRARY
Classes are regularly scheduled for the library and children may borrow books for outside reading There is a charge for late returns and parents are responsible for lost or damaged books
MASSES
Daily Masses in the school chapel Monday and Friday at 910 are an integral part of the school day Parents and other visitors are always welcome to join in these celebrations However because the schedule may change because of the availability of the priests it is important to check the parish bulletin
Special celebrations for the entire school are held either in the gym or in the church Please check the school calendar or parish bulletin for these announcements Again everyone is welcome to participate in these celebrations
MEDICATIONS
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to adjust schedules to allow this to be done during non-school hours A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications However when medication MUST be administered during school hours in an emergency situation the policy enclosed must be followed
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PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
Athletic Association The sports program is under the direction of the Athletic Association Board elected parents who are responsible for maintaining the program Coaches are selected by the Board and serve on a volunteer basis Parent interest and willingness to serve on the Board are vital to the continued success of the program Currently the Association sponsors basketball cheer leading cross-country track and volleyball teams
PTG The Parent Teachers Guild is an active parent organization that works to provide a variety of instructional programs and activities for the school The direction of the PTG is through an elected Board serving two year terms All parents are encouraged to join and actively participate in the activities of the Guild
PARTIES
The PTa sponsors parties for special occasions during the school year No other instructional time should be used for parties then without the principals permission Birthday treats should be distributed during lunch or recess times a note should b~ sent to the homeroom teacher the day before the treat will be sent to school
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Unless excused by a physician all students must participate in gym class Dress for gym is included under the DRESS CODE section
POLICIES
The school follows the policies of the Department for Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh In addition Guidelines for Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities are in effect
POP MACHINES
Students are NOT permitted to use the machines during school hours
PROGRESS REPORTS
Parents will receive a progress report through each grading period Parents should sign the report to indicate that it was received and have the student return it to the issuing teacher the next day If the student is experiencing acadenlic difficulty parents should contact the teacherls of the subjects of concern
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious values and truths are an integral part of the education of children Our religion program therefore is a combination of intellectual concepts with faith experiences Daily prayer and religion classes make up the basic curriculum and priority is given to participation in liturgy on a weekly basis The children also participate in preparation for the reception of Reconciliation and First Eucharist in the second grade and Confirmation in grade nine Parental participation in sacramental preparation programs is a vital part of the process
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are distributed four times during the school year These dates are indicated on the school calendar Parents should sign the report card and have the child return it to school the next day In addition parents have access to the on-line grading system throughout the year and may monitor progress regularly Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this easy access and to contact teachers if there are concerns about progress
SCHOOL PICTURES
All children will have school pictures taken early in the school year The prices and packages available are determined by the photographer Yearbooks are available in the spring
SUPPLIESffEXTBOOKS
The supplies needed by the students vary at each grade level and are determined by the needs of the subject Teachers will inform students of specifics during the first week of school
Most of the textbooks used in the school are on loan from the state and students are responsible for their care Parents are required to pay for lost books or for unnecessary damages All books must be covered and book bags are required to take books to and from school
TARDY
Children who arrive after the 820 bell will be marked Tardy children who arrive after 11 00 anl will be marked absent in the morning
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TELEPHONE
Students are not permitted to use the office phone unless there is an emergency If after-school activities necessitate that a student bring a cell phone the phone must be off and kept in the students backpack throughout the school day Students who do not follow this directive will have phones confiscated The phone will be returned to the students parent
TESTING
All students in grades 2 through 8 participate in Terra Nova testing in April Also in May a writing assessment is done for students in grade 5 The ACRE test for knowledge of religion is given to students in grades 5 and 8 in March
TUITION
Parents who register a student in the school enter into a contractual obligation with the school The first tuition payment is due June of the upcoming academic year subsequent payments are due the tenth of each month with the full payment due by May 10 Parents are reminded that the operational budget of the school is dependent on timely fulfillment of this obligation Parents whose tuition is in arrears will receive a notice indicating the past due amount Participation in activities registration for the next school year final grades and transfers of records will not be processed if there is an outstanding balance
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Families who are in need of tuition assistance may seek this aid by completing an application for financial assistance that is distributed by the diocese and must be filed by mid-March These applications are assessed by an independent evaluator and the determinations are sent to the school in June
VISITORS
While visitors are always welcome in the school parents and other visitors should first report to the school office Messages and deliveries from home should be left at the office No one is permitted to enter a classroom without the permission of the office
VOLUNTEERS
Parent help is always needed in the school and at school sponsored events and strong parental involvement is one of the hallmarks of an outstanding school Please consider using some of your time and talents to help us to maintain our quality program
Volunteers who work with children must have the appropriate clearances and have signed the Pastoral Code of Conduct
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HOMEWORK HOTLINE
The homework hotline service will be in operation approximately 330 pm each school day To use the service call the school at 412-561-7720 The phone will be answered by an auto-attendant After the phone is answered press the two digit number ofyour childs graderoomand the assignments will be read
General School Announcements 43
8th GradelRoom 305 40
t h GradelRoom 303 39
6th GradelRoom 302 38
5th GradelRoom 306 37
4th GradelRoom 304 36
3rd GradelRoom 103 35
2nd GradelRoom 102 34
1st GradelRoom 205 33
KindergartenIRoom 201 32
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ABSENCES
Regular attendance at school is a maj or factor in determining academic success Students who are absent for more than thirty days during the academic year may be denied academic promotion
Absences from school are defined as either Excused or Unexcused according to guidelines from the Pennsylvania School Code Excused absences include illness quarantine impassable roads recognized religious holidays and urgent reasons such as a death in the family or a court appearance The state guidelines also permit an Excused Absence for Educational Trips if a request is sent to the school and approved prior to the dates of the trip If no prior notice is received the absence is classified as Unexcused
Parents should call the school office on the first day that a child is absent from school Give the childs name homeroom teacher and reason for absence Unless the absence will be for an extended period of time please make arrangements with another child to have assignments brought home
Upon returning to school from an absence a student must submit a written excuse to hislher homeroom teacher as required by state law If this excuse is not submitted within three days following the absence the absence will be classified as Unexcused
According to the PA School Code Section 1332 The absence of any pupil who remains out of school with or without his parents permission and is not absent because of illness or for any other urgent reasons as defined in the School Code shall be unexcused Such absence will be recorded as unlawful-unexcused for any pupil who is under the conlpulsory attendance age Section 1333 Any such child who has been absent three days or their equivalent during the term of compulsory attendance without lawful excuse shall be given written notice If after such notice is given attendance is again violated by the person such person shall be liable for referral to the magistrate
Parents and guardians of students who acquire excessive absences may be required to provide documentation from a physician indicating that the absences are relating to an existing medical condition
ADMISSIONS
A child entering kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the entering year
Every child must have proof of immunization against communicable diseases Official certificates ofbirth and baptism are also required Students transferring from another school should have academic records forwarded as soon as possible
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ARRIVALDISMISSAL
Children should not report to school before 810am unless they are entered into the morning care program or arrive on early buses Students who walk or are driven should assemble on the Plaza and will enter the building with their class Please remember that the school is not responsible for children left on the Plaza before 810
Parents who drive children to school are reminded that Castle Shannon Borough does not permit stopping at the Willow Avenue entrance Children should be dropped off at the Plaza and dismissal will be at this same entrance Also when parking in the lot the lane beside the fence must be kept open for buses In order to ensure the safety of all students please exercise extreme caution when driving in the lot
Any change in your childs normal dismissal routine must be noted in writing to your childs homeroom teacher To avoid any confusion parents are asked to please keep such changes to a minimum
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Several districts provide transportation for our students Parents are notified of scheduling arrangements from their public district of residence before the first day of school All children who are assigned to a bus are expected to be on that bus when it leaves school Should you wish to drive your child home please notify the homeroom teacher in writing
Discipline on the bus is the responsibility of the driver Should (s)he refer a student to the principal parents will receive a copy of the incident report Subsequent reports may result in suspension of bus privileges by the district Please review the following rules with your child(ren)
1 Be at your appointed stop on time 2 Approach the bus only after i t is
completely stopped 3 Board one person at a time 4 Obey the directions of the bus d r i ve r at a II
times 5 Remain in you r seat wh ile the bus is moving 6 Keep arms and hands inside the bus 7 Keep conversation at a low volume avoid unnecessary noise 8 When exiting move away from the bus promptly
PLEASE NOTE Only those students assigned to a bus by the district are permitted to ride the bus Requests to allow another student who is not scheduled on that bus to accompany your child cannot be honored
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CAFETERIA
Saint Anne cafeteria offers a hot lunch program and monthly menus are posted on our website Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families Lunches may be paid in advance and orders will be taken on the day of service
Also students without pre-payment or money will be given lunch on that day However this outstanding balance must be paid before the student is given another non-paid lunch Parents will be called to bring a lunch to school if this situation arises
Lunch time should be a pleasant experience for children it is a natural time for them to relax and socialize However because so many children are eating at the same time it is important that we have some guidelines to maintain a safe environment
Important Because of the nurrlber of different food allergies students are never permitted to share food
1 Stay in a single line no cutting in front of others 2 Walk at all times once seated remain seated 3 Speak softly 4 Do not throw or pass food around to others 5 Make certain the table and floor around you are clean before leaving 6 The bell is the signal for silence and prayer time
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
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3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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INTRODUCTION
VISION STATEMENTIDEPARTMENT FOR CAmOLIC SCHOOLS
The Vision for the Department for Catholic Schools is to promote and to sustain Catholic Schools of unparalleled quality which integrate faith into every aspect of life and culture producing graduates who continually strive for human and Christian perfection
PHILOSOPHY OF SAINT ANNE SCHOOL
TH IS WE BEll EVE
Go~ create~ each ot us with bo~y min~ an~ sour We are all blesse~ with the gifts of
human ~jgnity an~ potential for achievement
In Catholic E~ucation it is our goal to ~evelop
the whole person bo~y an~ spirit through an~ aca~emic program enriche~ with Christian values
We ma ke every effort to teach ou r stu~ents the GospeL message to buil~ the community ofthe faithful an~ to be ofservice to our neighbors
We believe that the young men anct women entrustecl to our care will learn through practice an~ goo~ example to be goo~ Christians an~ goo~ citizens
MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITATION
The Middle States Association of colleges and Schools accredits St Anne School Middle States accreditation is an expression of confidence in St Anne Schools mission goals and objectives performance and resources and validates publicly the excellence in education
The Middle States Evaluation is an ongoing process requiring the submission of update plans every three years After then years the school is re-evaluated for continued reaccreditation We were re-accredited in May 2010
Mission Statement
Founded in 1894 Saint Anne School is a faith community grounded in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church It is our mission to assist the parents in the total development of the child - body mind and soul We strive to form students who will become active members of the Church lifeshylong learners and responsible citizens oftodays global society
We believe that
bull Every child is created with unique God-given talents and with the potential to learn
bull Students should be nurtured to develop a personal relationship with God through prayer service and knowledge of the Gospels
bull Students should learn to honor diversity and to respect themselves and others as children of God
bull Students should be guided to develop well-formed moral and social conSCIences
bull Students have the right to learn in a safe and secure environment
bull Instruction should be designed to accommodate various learning styles while engaging students in meaningful activities
bull We are stewards of the earths resources
Daily Schedule
8 10 Arrival 820 Tardy Bell 830 Period 1 9 10 Period 2 950 Period 3 1030 Period 4 11 10 Period 5 (4-8) K-3 Lunch 1150 Period 5 (K-3) 4-8 Lunch 1230-1245 HOlneroom 1245 Period 6 J 25 Period 7 205 Period 8 245 HOlneroom 255 Bus Disn1issal 300 Walkers Drivers Dismissal
HalfDay Schedule 1130 Dismissal
8 10 Arrival 8 20 Tardy Bell 835 Period 1 855 Period 2 9 15 Period 3 935 Period 4 955 Period 5 1015 Period6 1035 Period7 1055 Period 8 11 15 Hon1eroon1 11 25 Bus Dismissal 11 30 Walkers Drivers Dismissal
1115-1145 11 55-1225
ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Should your child become ill during the school day the secretary or nurse will phone you Children are not pennitted to leave the school until an adult comes to the office and signs the dismissal log In case of an accident or emergency every attempt will be made to notify parents immediately The school will if necessary call for emergency services but state law requires the presence of a parent or guardian before medical treatment is given It is necessary that the school be able to reach a parent or guardi~ at all times Correct phone numbers and extensions must be on file in the office at all times
IMMUNIZATIONS
Students entering kindergarten are required by state law to have completed a full series of specific immunizations Parents must submit the childs immunization record at the time of registration The school nurse will review the record and notify parents of any deficiencies before the beginning of the school year
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
Students are not pennitted to leave the school grounds during the school day without the pennission of the principal
LIBRARY
Classes are regularly scheduled for the library and children may borrow books for outside reading There is a charge for late returns and parents are responsible for lost or damaged books
MASSES
Daily Masses in the school chapel Monday and Friday at 910 are an integral part of the school day Parents and other visitors are always welcome to join in these celebrations However because the schedule may change because of the availability of the priests it is important to check the parish bulletin
Special celebrations for the entire school are held either in the gym or in the church Please check the school calendar or parish bulletin for these announcements Again everyone is welcome to participate in these celebrations
MEDICATIONS
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to adjust schedules to allow this to be done during non-school hours A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications However when medication MUST be administered during school hours in an emergency situation the policy enclosed must be followed
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PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
Athletic Association The sports program is under the direction of the Athletic Association Board elected parents who are responsible for maintaining the program Coaches are selected by the Board and serve on a volunteer basis Parent interest and willingness to serve on the Board are vital to the continued success of the program Currently the Association sponsors basketball cheer leading cross-country track and volleyball teams
PTG The Parent Teachers Guild is an active parent organization that works to provide a variety of instructional programs and activities for the school The direction of the PTG is through an elected Board serving two year terms All parents are encouraged to join and actively participate in the activities of the Guild
PARTIES
The PTa sponsors parties for special occasions during the school year No other instructional time should be used for parties then without the principals permission Birthday treats should be distributed during lunch or recess times a note should b~ sent to the homeroom teacher the day before the treat will be sent to school
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Unless excused by a physician all students must participate in gym class Dress for gym is included under the DRESS CODE section
POLICIES
The school follows the policies of the Department for Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh In addition Guidelines for Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities are in effect
POP MACHINES
Students are NOT permitted to use the machines during school hours
PROGRESS REPORTS
Parents will receive a progress report through each grading period Parents should sign the report to indicate that it was received and have the student return it to the issuing teacher the next day If the student is experiencing acadenlic difficulty parents should contact the teacherls of the subjects of concern
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious values and truths are an integral part of the education of children Our religion program therefore is a combination of intellectual concepts with faith experiences Daily prayer and religion classes make up the basic curriculum and priority is given to participation in liturgy on a weekly basis The children also participate in preparation for the reception of Reconciliation and First Eucharist in the second grade and Confirmation in grade nine Parental participation in sacramental preparation programs is a vital part of the process
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are distributed four times during the school year These dates are indicated on the school calendar Parents should sign the report card and have the child return it to school the next day In addition parents have access to the on-line grading system throughout the year and may monitor progress regularly Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this easy access and to contact teachers if there are concerns about progress
SCHOOL PICTURES
All children will have school pictures taken early in the school year The prices and packages available are determined by the photographer Yearbooks are available in the spring
SUPPLIESffEXTBOOKS
The supplies needed by the students vary at each grade level and are determined by the needs of the subject Teachers will inform students of specifics during the first week of school
Most of the textbooks used in the school are on loan from the state and students are responsible for their care Parents are required to pay for lost books or for unnecessary damages All books must be covered and book bags are required to take books to and from school
TARDY
Children who arrive after the 820 bell will be marked Tardy children who arrive after 11 00 anl will be marked absent in the morning
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TELEPHONE
Students are not permitted to use the office phone unless there is an emergency If after-school activities necessitate that a student bring a cell phone the phone must be off and kept in the students backpack throughout the school day Students who do not follow this directive will have phones confiscated The phone will be returned to the students parent
TESTING
All students in grades 2 through 8 participate in Terra Nova testing in April Also in May a writing assessment is done for students in grade 5 The ACRE test for knowledge of religion is given to students in grades 5 and 8 in March
TUITION
Parents who register a student in the school enter into a contractual obligation with the school The first tuition payment is due June of the upcoming academic year subsequent payments are due the tenth of each month with the full payment due by May 10 Parents are reminded that the operational budget of the school is dependent on timely fulfillment of this obligation Parents whose tuition is in arrears will receive a notice indicating the past due amount Participation in activities registration for the next school year final grades and transfers of records will not be processed if there is an outstanding balance
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Families who are in need of tuition assistance may seek this aid by completing an application for financial assistance that is distributed by the diocese and must be filed by mid-March These applications are assessed by an independent evaluator and the determinations are sent to the school in June
VISITORS
While visitors are always welcome in the school parents and other visitors should first report to the school office Messages and deliveries from home should be left at the office No one is permitted to enter a classroom without the permission of the office
VOLUNTEERS
Parent help is always needed in the school and at school sponsored events and strong parental involvement is one of the hallmarks of an outstanding school Please consider using some of your time and talents to help us to maintain our quality program
Volunteers who work with children must have the appropriate clearances and have signed the Pastoral Code of Conduct
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HOMEWORK HOTLINE
The homework hotline service will be in operation approximately 330 pm each school day To use the service call the school at 412-561-7720 The phone will be answered by an auto-attendant After the phone is answered press the two digit number ofyour childs graderoomand the assignments will be read
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8th GradelRoom 305 40
t h GradelRoom 303 39
6th GradelRoom 302 38
5th GradelRoom 306 37
4th GradelRoom 304 36
3rd GradelRoom 103 35
2nd GradelRoom 102 34
1st GradelRoom 205 33
KindergartenIRoom 201 32
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ABSENCES
Regular attendance at school is a maj or factor in determining academic success Students who are absent for more than thirty days during the academic year may be denied academic promotion
Absences from school are defined as either Excused or Unexcused according to guidelines from the Pennsylvania School Code Excused absences include illness quarantine impassable roads recognized religious holidays and urgent reasons such as a death in the family or a court appearance The state guidelines also permit an Excused Absence for Educational Trips if a request is sent to the school and approved prior to the dates of the trip If no prior notice is received the absence is classified as Unexcused
Parents should call the school office on the first day that a child is absent from school Give the childs name homeroom teacher and reason for absence Unless the absence will be for an extended period of time please make arrangements with another child to have assignments brought home
Upon returning to school from an absence a student must submit a written excuse to hislher homeroom teacher as required by state law If this excuse is not submitted within three days following the absence the absence will be classified as Unexcused
According to the PA School Code Section 1332 The absence of any pupil who remains out of school with or without his parents permission and is not absent because of illness or for any other urgent reasons as defined in the School Code shall be unexcused Such absence will be recorded as unlawful-unexcused for any pupil who is under the conlpulsory attendance age Section 1333 Any such child who has been absent three days or their equivalent during the term of compulsory attendance without lawful excuse shall be given written notice If after such notice is given attendance is again violated by the person such person shall be liable for referral to the magistrate
Parents and guardians of students who acquire excessive absences may be required to provide documentation from a physician indicating that the absences are relating to an existing medical condition
ADMISSIONS
A child entering kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the entering year
Every child must have proof of immunization against communicable diseases Official certificates ofbirth and baptism are also required Students transferring from another school should have academic records forwarded as soon as possible
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ARRIVALDISMISSAL
Children should not report to school before 810am unless they are entered into the morning care program or arrive on early buses Students who walk or are driven should assemble on the Plaza and will enter the building with their class Please remember that the school is not responsible for children left on the Plaza before 810
Parents who drive children to school are reminded that Castle Shannon Borough does not permit stopping at the Willow Avenue entrance Children should be dropped off at the Plaza and dismissal will be at this same entrance Also when parking in the lot the lane beside the fence must be kept open for buses In order to ensure the safety of all students please exercise extreme caution when driving in the lot
Any change in your childs normal dismissal routine must be noted in writing to your childs homeroom teacher To avoid any confusion parents are asked to please keep such changes to a minimum
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Several districts provide transportation for our students Parents are notified of scheduling arrangements from their public district of residence before the first day of school All children who are assigned to a bus are expected to be on that bus when it leaves school Should you wish to drive your child home please notify the homeroom teacher in writing
Discipline on the bus is the responsibility of the driver Should (s)he refer a student to the principal parents will receive a copy of the incident report Subsequent reports may result in suspension of bus privileges by the district Please review the following rules with your child(ren)
1 Be at your appointed stop on time 2 Approach the bus only after i t is
completely stopped 3 Board one person at a time 4 Obey the directions of the bus d r i ve r at a II
times 5 Remain in you r seat wh ile the bus is moving 6 Keep arms and hands inside the bus 7 Keep conversation at a low volume avoid unnecessary noise 8 When exiting move away from the bus promptly
PLEASE NOTE Only those students assigned to a bus by the district are permitted to ride the bus Requests to allow another student who is not scheduled on that bus to accompany your child cannot be honored
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CAFETERIA
Saint Anne cafeteria offers a hot lunch program and monthly menus are posted on our website Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families Lunches may be paid in advance and orders will be taken on the day of service
Also students without pre-payment or money will be given lunch on that day However this outstanding balance must be paid before the student is given another non-paid lunch Parents will be called to bring a lunch to school if this situation arises
Lunch time should be a pleasant experience for children it is a natural time for them to relax and socialize However because so many children are eating at the same time it is important that we have some guidelines to maintain a safe environment
Important Because of the nurrlber of different food allergies students are never permitted to share food
1 Stay in a single line no cutting in front of others 2 Walk at all times once seated remain seated 3 Speak softly 4 Do not throw or pass food around to others 5 Make certain the table and floor around you are clean before leaving 6 The bell is the signal for silence and prayer time
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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Pittsburgh P A 15234
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
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immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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Mission Statement
Founded in 1894 Saint Anne School is a faith community grounded in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church It is our mission to assist the parents in the total development of the child - body mind and soul We strive to form students who will become active members of the Church lifeshylong learners and responsible citizens oftodays global society
We believe that
bull Every child is created with unique God-given talents and with the potential to learn
bull Students should be nurtured to develop a personal relationship with God through prayer service and knowledge of the Gospels
bull Students should learn to honor diversity and to respect themselves and others as children of God
bull Students should be guided to develop well-formed moral and social conSCIences
bull Students have the right to learn in a safe and secure environment
bull Instruction should be designed to accommodate various learning styles while engaging students in meaningful activities
bull We are stewards of the earths resources
Daily Schedule
8 10 Arrival 820 Tardy Bell 830 Period 1 9 10 Period 2 950 Period 3 1030 Period 4 11 10 Period 5 (4-8) K-3 Lunch 1150 Period 5 (K-3) 4-8 Lunch 1230-1245 HOlneroom 1245 Period 6 J 25 Period 7 205 Period 8 245 HOlneroom 255 Bus Disn1issal 300 Walkers Drivers Dismissal
HalfDay Schedule 1130 Dismissal
8 10 Arrival 8 20 Tardy Bell 835 Period 1 855 Period 2 9 15 Period 3 935 Period 4 955 Period 5 1015 Period6 1035 Period7 1055 Period 8 11 15 Hon1eroon1 11 25 Bus Dismissal 11 30 Walkers Drivers Dismissal
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ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Should your child become ill during the school day the secretary or nurse will phone you Children are not pennitted to leave the school until an adult comes to the office and signs the dismissal log In case of an accident or emergency every attempt will be made to notify parents immediately The school will if necessary call for emergency services but state law requires the presence of a parent or guardian before medical treatment is given It is necessary that the school be able to reach a parent or guardi~ at all times Correct phone numbers and extensions must be on file in the office at all times
IMMUNIZATIONS
Students entering kindergarten are required by state law to have completed a full series of specific immunizations Parents must submit the childs immunization record at the time of registration The school nurse will review the record and notify parents of any deficiencies before the beginning of the school year
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
Students are not pennitted to leave the school grounds during the school day without the pennission of the principal
LIBRARY
Classes are regularly scheduled for the library and children may borrow books for outside reading There is a charge for late returns and parents are responsible for lost or damaged books
MASSES
Daily Masses in the school chapel Monday and Friday at 910 are an integral part of the school day Parents and other visitors are always welcome to join in these celebrations However because the schedule may change because of the availability of the priests it is important to check the parish bulletin
Special celebrations for the entire school are held either in the gym or in the church Please check the school calendar or parish bulletin for these announcements Again everyone is welcome to participate in these celebrations
MEDICATIONS
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to adjust schedules to allow this to be done during non-school hours A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications However when medication MUST be administered during school hours in an emergency situation the policy enclosed must be followed
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PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
Athletic Association The sports program is under the direction of the Athletic Association Board elected parents who are responsible for maintaining the program Coaches are selected by the Board and serve on a volunteer basis Parent interest and willingness to serve on the Board are vital to the continued success of the program Currently the Association sponsors basketball cheer leading cross-country track and volleyball teams
PTG The Parent Teachers Guild is an active parent organization that works to provide a variety of instructional programs and activities for the school The direction of the PTG is through an elected Board serving two year terms All parents are encouraged to join and actively participate in the activities of the Guild
PARTIES
The PTa sponsors parties for special occasions during the school year No other instructional time should be used for parties then without the principals permission Birthday treats should be distributed during lunch or recess times a note should b~ sent to the homeroom teacher the day before the treat will be sent to school
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Unless excused by a physician all students must participate in gym class Dress for gym is included under the DRESS CODE section
POLICIES
The school follows the policies of the Department for Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh In addition Guidelines for Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities are in effect
POP MACHINES
Students are NOT permitted to use the machines during school hours
PROGRESS REPORTS
Parents will receive a progress report through each grading period Parents should sign the report to indicate that it was received and have the student return it to the issuing teacher the next day If the student is experiencing acadenlic difficulty parents should contact the teacherls of the subjects of concern
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious values and truths are an integral part of the education of children Our religion program therefore is a combination of intellectual concepts with faith experiences Daily prayer and religion classes make up the basic curriculum and priority is given to participation in liturgy on a weekly basis The children also participate in preparation for the reception of Reconciliation and First Eucharist in the second grade and Confirmation in grade nine Parental participation in sacramental preparation programs is a vital part of the process
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are distributed four times during the school year These dates are indicated on the school calendar Parents should sign the report card and have the child return it to school the next day In addition parents have access to the on-line grading system throughout the year and may monitor progress regularly Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this easy access and to contact teachers if there are concerns about progress
SCHOOL PICTURES
All children will have school pictures taken early in the school year The prices and packages available are determined by the photographer Yearbooks are available in the spring
SUPPLIESffEXTBOOKS
The supplies needed by the students vary at each grade level and are determined by the needs of the subject Teachers will inform students of specifics during the first week of school
Most of the textbooks used in the school are on loan from the state and students are responsible for their care Parents are required to pay for lost books or for unnecessary damages All books must be covered and book bags are required to take books to and from school
TARDY
Children who arrive after the 820 bell will be marked Tardy children who arrive after 11 00 anl will be marked absent in the morning
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TELEPHONE
Students are not permitted to use the office phone unless there is an emergency If after-school activities necessitate that a student bring a cell phone the phone must be off and kept in the students backpack throughout the school day Students who do not follow this directive will have phones confiscated The phone will be returned to the students parent
TESTING
All students in grades 2 through 8 participate in Terra Nova testing in April Also in May a writing assessment is done for students in grade 5 The ACRE test for knowledge of religion is given to students in grades 5 and 8 in March
TUITION
Parents who register a student in the school enter into a contractual obligation with the school The first tuition payment is due June of the upcoming academic year subsequent payments are due the tenth of each month with the full payment due by May 10 Parents are reminded that the operational budget of the school is dependent on timely fulfillment of this obligation Parents whose tuition is in arrears will receive a notice indicating the past due amount Participation in activities registration for the next school year final grades and transfers of records will not be processed if there is an outstanding balance
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Families who are in need of tuition assistance may seek this aid by completing an application for financial assistance that is distributed by the diocese and must be filed by mid-March These applications are assessed by an independent evaluator and the determinations are sent to the school in June
VISITORS
While visitors are always welcome in the school parents and other visitors should first report to the school office Messages and deliveries from home should be left at the office No one is permitted to enter a classroom without the permission of the office
VOLUNTEERS
Parent help is always needed in the school and at school sponsored events and strong parental involvement is one of the hallmarks of an outstanding school Please consider using some of your time and talents to help us to maintain our quality program
Volunteers who work with children must have the appropriate clearances and have signed the Pastoral Code of Conduct
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HOMEWORK HOTLINE
The homework hotline service will be in operation approximately 330 pm each school day To use the service call the school at 412-561-7720 The phone will be answered by an auto-attendant After the phone is answered press the two digit number ofyour childs graderoomand the assignments will be read
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8th GradelRoom 305 40
t h GradelRoom 303 39
6th GradelRoom 302 38
5th GradelRoom 306 37
4th GradelRoom 304 36
3rd GradelRoom 103 35
2nd GradelRoom 102 34
1st GradelRoom 205 33
KindergartenIRoom 201 32
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ABSENCES
Regular attendance at school is a maj or factor in determining academic success Students who are absent for more than thirty days during the academic year may be denied academic promotion
Absences from school are defined as either Excused or Unexcused according to guidelines from the Pennsylvania School Code Excused absences include illness quarantine impassable roads recognized religious holidays and urgent reasons such as a death in the family or a court appearance The state guidelines also permit an Excused Absence for Educational Trips if a request is sent to the school and approved prior to the dates of the trip If no prior notice is received the absence is classified as Unexcused
Parents should call the school office on the first day that a child is absent from school Give the childs name homeroom teacher and reason for absence Unless the absence will be for an extended period of time please make arrangements with another child to have assignments brought home
Upon returning to school from an absence a student must submit a written excuse to hislher homeroom teacher as required by state law If this excuse is not submitted within three days following the absence the absence will be classified as Unexcused
According to the PA School Code Section 1332 The absence of any pupil who remains out of school with or without his parents permission and is not absent because of illness or for any other urgent reasons as defined in the School Code shall be unexcused Such absence will be recorded as unlawful-unexcused for any pupil who is under the conlpulsory attendance age Section 1333 Any such child who has been absent three days or their equivalent during the term of compulsory attendance without lawful excuse shall be given written notice If after such notice is given attendance is again violated by the person such person shall be liable for referral to the magistrate
Parents and guardians of students who acquire excessive absences may be required to provide documentation from a physician indicating that the absences are relating to an existing medical condition
ADMISSIONS
A child entering kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the entering year
Every child must have proof of immunization against communicable diseases Official certificates ofbirth and baptism are also required Students transferring from another school should have academic records forwarded as soon as possible
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ARRIVALDISMISSAL
Children should not report to school before 810am unless they are entered into the morning care program or arrive on early buses Students who walk or are driven should assemble on the Plaza and will enter the building with their class Please remember that the school is not responsible for children left on the Plaza before 810
Parents who drive children to school are reminded that Castle Shannon Borough does not permit stopping at the Willow Avenue entrance Children should be dropped off at the Plaza and dismissal will be at this same entrance Also when parking in the lot the lane beside the fence must be kept open for buses In order to ensure the safety of all students please exercise extreme caution when driving in the lot
Any change in your childs normal dismissal routine must be noted in writing to your childs homeroom teacher To avoid any confusion parents are asked to please keep such changes to a minimum
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Several districts provide transportation for our students Parents are notified of scheduling arrangements from their public district of residence before the first day of school All children who are assigned to a bus are expected to be on that bus when it leaves school Should you wish to drive your child home please notify the homeroom teacher in writing
Discipline on the bus is the responsibility of the driver Should (s)he refer a student to the principal parents will receive a copy of the incident report Subsequent reports may result in suspension of bus privileges by the district Please review the following rules with your child(ren)
1 Be at your appointed stop on time 2 Approach the bus only after i t is
completely stopped 3 Board one person at a time 4 Obey the directions of the bus d r i ve r at a II
times 5 Remain in you r seat wh ile the bus is moving 6 Keep arms and hands inside the bus 7 Keep conversation at a low volume avoid unnecessary noise 8 When exiting move away from the bus promptly
PLEASE NOTE Only those students assigned to a bus by the district are permitted to ride the bus Requests to allow another student who is not scheduled on that bus to accompany your child cannot be honored
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CAFETERIA
Saint Anne cafeteria offers a hot lunch program and monthly menus are posted on our website Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families Lunches may be paid in advance and orders will be taken on the day of service
Also students without pre-payment or money will be given lunch on that day However this outstanding balance must be paid before the student is given another non-paid lunch Parents will be called to bring a lunch to school if this situation arises
Lunch time should be a pleasant experience for children it is a natural time for them to relax and socialize However because so many children are eating at the same time it is important that we have some guidelines to maintain a safe environment
Important Because of the nurrlber of different food allergies students are never permitted to share food
1 Stay in a single line no cutting in front of others 2 Walk at all times once seated remain seated 3 Speak softly 4 Do not throw or pass food around to others 5 Make certain the table and floor around you are clean before leaving 6 The bell is the signal for silence and prayer time
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
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3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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Daily Schedule
8 10 Arrival 820 Tardy Bell 830 Period 1 9 10 Period 2 950 Period 3 1030 Period 4 11 10 Period 5 (4-8) K-3 Lunch 1150 Period 5 (K-3) 4-8 Lunch 1230-1245 HOlneroom 1245 Period 6 J 25 Period 7 205 Period 8 245 HOlneroom 255 Bus Disn1issal 300 Walkers Drivers Dismissal
HalfDay Schedule 1130 Dismissal
8 10 Arrival 8 20 Tardy Bell 835 Period 1 855 Period 2 9 15 Period 3 935 Period 4 955 Period 5 1015 Period6 1035 Period7 1055 Period 8 11 15 Hon1eroon1 11 25 Bus Dismissal 11 30 Walkers Drivers Dismissal
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ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Should your child become ill during the school day the secretary or nurse will phone you Children are not pennitted to leave the school until an adult comes to the office and signs the dismissal log In case of an accident or emergency every attempt will be made to notify parents immediately The school will if necessary call for emergency services but state law requires the presence of a parent or guardian before medical treatment is given It is necessary that the school be able to reach a parent or guardi~ at all times Correct phone numbers and extensions must be on file in the office at all times
IMMUNIZATIONS
Students entering kindergarten are required by state law to have completed a full series of specific immunizations Parents must submit the childs immunization record at the time of registration The school nurse will review the record and notify parents of any deficiencies before the beginning of the school year
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
Students are not pennitted to leave the school grounds during the school day without the pennission of the principal
LIBRARY
Classes are regularly scheduled for the library and children may borrow books for outside reading There is a charge for late returns and parents are responsible for lost or damaged books
MASSES
Daily Masses in the school chapel Monday and Friday at 910 are an integral part of the school day Parents and other visitors are always welcome to join in these celebrations However because the schedule may change because of the availability of the priests it is important to check the parish bulletin
Special celebrations for the entire school are held either in the gym or in the church Please check the school calendar or parish bulletin for these announcements Again everyone is welcome to participate in these celebrations
MEDICATIONS
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to adjust schedules to allow this to be done during non-school hours A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications However when medication MUST be administered during school hours in an emergency situation the policy enclosed must be followed
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PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
Athletic Association The sports program is under the direction of the Athletic Association Board elected parents who are responsible for maintaining the program Coaches are selected by the Board and serve on a volunteer basis Parent interest and willingness to serve on the Board are vital to the continued success of the program Currently the Association sponsors basketball cheer leading cross-country track and volleyball teams
PTG The Parent Teachers Guild is an active parent organization that works to provide a variety of instructional programs and activities for the school The direction of the PTG is through an elected Board serving two year terms All parents are encouraged to join and actively participate in the activities of the Guild
PARTIES
The PTa sponsors parties for special occasions during the school year No other instructional time should be used for parties then without the principals permission Birthday treats should be distributed during lunch or recess times a note should b~ sent to the homeroom teacher the day before the treat will be sent to school
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Unless excused by a physician all students must participate in gym class Dress for gym is included under the DRESS CODE section
POLICIES
The school follows the policies of the Department for Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh In addition Guidelines for Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities are in effect
POP MACHINES
Students are NOT permitted to use the machines during school hours
PROGRESS REPORTS
Parents will receive a progress report through each grading period Parents should sign the report to indicate that it was received and have the student return it to the issuing teacher the next day If the student is experiencing acadenlic difficulty parents should contact the teacherls of the subjects of concern
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious values and truths are an integral part of the education of children Our religion program therefore is a combination of intellectual concepts with faith experiences Daily prayer and religion classes make up the basic curriculum and priority is given to participation in liturgy on a weekly basis The children also participate in preparation for the reception of Reconciliation and First Eucharist in the second grade and Confirmation in grade nine Parental participation in sacramental preparation programs is a vital part of the process
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are distributed four times during the school year These dates are indicated on the school calendar Parents should sign the report card and have the child return it to school the next day In addition parents have access to the on-line grading system throughout the year and may monitor progress regularly Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this easy access and to contact teachers if there are concerns about progress
SCHOOL PICTURES
All children will have school pictures taken early in the school year The prices and packages available are determined by the photographer Yearbooks are available in the spring
SUPPLIESffEXTBOOKS
The supplies needed by the students vary at each grade level and are determined by the needs of the subject Teachers will inform students of specifics during the first week of school
Most of the textbooks used in the school are on loan from the state and students are responsible for their care Parents are required to pay for lost books or for unnecessary damages All books must be covered and book bags are required to take books to and from school
TARDY
Children who arrive after the 820 bell will be marked Tardy children who arrive after 11 00 anl will be marked absent in the morning
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TELEPHONE
Students are not permitted to use the office phone unless there is an emergency If after-school activities necessitate that a student bring a cell phone the phone must be off and kept in the students backpack throughout the school day Students who do not follow this directive will have phones confiscated The phone will be returned to the students parent
TESTING
All students in grades 2 through 8 participate in Terra Nova testing in April Also in May a writing assessment is done for students in grade 5 The ACRE test for knowledge of religion is given to students in grades 5 and 8 in March
TUITION
Parents who register a student in the school enter into a contractual obligation with the school The first tuition payment is due June of the upcoming academic year subsequent payments are due the tenth of each month with the full payment due by May 10 Parents are reminded that the operational budget of the school is dependent on timely fulfillment of this obligation Parents whose tuition is in arrears will receive a notice indicating the past due amount Participation in activities registration for the next school year final grades and transfers of records will not be processed if there is an outstanding balance
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Families who are in need of tuition assistance may seek this aid by completing an application for financial assistance that is distributed by the diocese and must be filed by mid-March These applications are assessed by an independent evaluator and the determinations are sent to the school in June
VISITORS
While visitors are always welcome in the school parents and other visitors should first report to the school office Messages and deliveries from home should be left at the office No one is permitted to enter a classroom without the permission of the office
VOLUNTEERS
Parent help is always needed in the school and at school sponsored events and strong parental involvement is one of the hallmarks of an outstanding school Please consider using some of your time and talents to help us to maintain our quality program
Volunteers who work with children must have the appropriate clearances and have signed the Pastoral Code of Conduct
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HOMEWORK HOTLINE
The homework hotline service will be in operation approximately 330 pm each school day To use the service call the school at 412-561-7720 The phone will be answered by an auto-attendant After the phone is answered press the two digit number ofyour childs graderoomand the assignments will be read
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8th GradelRoom 305 40
t h GradelRoom 303 39
6th GradelRoom 302 38
5th GradelRoom 306 37
4th GradelRoom 304 36
3rd GradelRoom 103 35
2nd GradelRoom 102 34
1st GradelRoom 205 33
KindergartenIRoom 201 32
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ABSENCES
Regular attendance at school is a maj or factor in determining academic success Students who are absent for more than thirty days during the academic year may be denied academic promotion
Absences from school are defined as either Excused or Unexcused according to guidelines from the Pennsylvania School Code Excused absences include illness quarantine impassable roads recognized religious holidays and urgent reasons such as a death in the family or a court appearance The state guidelines also permit an Excused Absence for Educational Trips if a request is sent to the school and approved prior to the dates of the trip If no prior notice is received the absence is classified as Unexcused
Parents should call the school office on the first day that a child is absent from school Give the childs name homeroom teacher and reason for absence Unless the absence will be for an extended period of time please make arrangements with another child to have assignments brought home
Upon returning to school from an absence a student must submit a written excuse to hislher homeroom teacher as required by state law If this excuse is not submitted within three days following the absence the absence will be classified as Unexcused
According to the PA School Code Section 1332 The absence of any pupil who remains out of school with or without his parents permission and is not absent because of illness or for any other urgent reasons as defined in the School Code shall be unexcused Such absence will be recorded as unlawful-unexcused for any pupil who is under the conlpulsory attendance age Section 1333 Any such child who has been absent three days or their equivalent during the term of compulsory attendance without lawful excuse shall be given written notice If after such notice is given attendance is again violated by the person such person shall be liable for referral to the magistrate
Parents and guardians of students who acquire excessive absences may be required to provide documentation from a physician indicating that the absences are relating to an existing medical condition
ADMISSIONS
A child entering kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the entering year
Every child must have proof of immunization against communicable diseases Official certificates ofbirth and baptism are also required Students transferring from another school should have academic records forwarded as soon as possible
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ARRIVALDISMISSAL
Children should not report to school before 810am unless they are entered into the morning care program or arrive on early buses Students who walk or are driven should assemble on the Plaza and will enter the building with their class Please remember that the school is not responsible for children left on the Plaza before 810
Parents who drive children to school are reminded that Castle Shannon Borough does not permit stopping at the Willow Avenue entrance Children should be dropped off at the Plaza and dismissal will be at this same entrance Also when parking in the lot the lane beside the fence must be kept open for buses In order to ensure the safety of all students please exercise extreme caution when driving in the lot
Any change in your childs normal dismissal routine must be noted in writing to your childs homeroom teacher To avoid any confusion parents are asked to please keep such changes to a minimum
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Several districts provide transportation for our students Parents are notified of scheduling arrangements from their public district of residence before the first day of school All children who are assigned to a bus are expected to be on that bus when it leaves school Should you wish to drive your child home please notify the homeroom teacher in writing
Discipline on the bus is the responsibility of the driver Should (s)he refer a student to the principal parents will receive a copy of the incident report Subsequent reports may result in suspension of bus privileges by the district Please review the following rules with your child(ren)
1 Be at your appointed stop on time 2 Approach the bus only after i t is
completely stopped 3 Board one person at a time 4 Obey the directions of the bus d r i ve r at a II
times 5 Remain in you r seat wh ile the bus is moving 6 Keep arms and hands inside the bus 7 Keep conversation at a low volume avoid unnecessary noise 8 When exiting move away from the bus promptly
PLEASE NOTE Only those students assigned to a bus by the district are permitted to ride the bus Requests to allow another student who is not scheduled on that bus to accompany your child cannot be honored
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CAFETERIA
Saint Anne cafeteria offers a hot lunch program and monthly menus are posted on our website Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families Lunches may be paid in advance and orders will be taken on the day of service
Also students without pre-payment or money will be given lunch on that day However this outstanding balance must be paid before the student is given another non-paid lunch Parents will be called to bring a lunch to school if this situation arises
Lunch time should be a pleasant experience for children it is a natural time for them to relax and socialize However because so many children are eating at the same time it is important that we have some guidelines to maintain a safe environment
Important Because of the nurrlber of different food allergies students are never permitted to share food
1 Stay in a single line no cutting in front of others 2 Walk at all times once seated remain seated 3 Speak softly 4 Do not throw or pass food around to others 5 Make certain the table and floor around you are clean before leaving 6 The bell is the signal for silence and prayer time
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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Pittsburgh P A 15234
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
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3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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ILLNESS DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Should your child become ill during the school day the secretary or nurse will phone you Children are not pennitted to leave the school until an adult comes to the office and signs the dismissal log In case of an accident or emergency every attempt will be made to notify parents immediately The school will if necessary call for emergency services but state law requires the presence of a parent or guardian before medical treatment is given It is necessary that the school be able to reach a parent or guardi~ at all times Correct phone numbers and extensions must be on file in the office at all times
IMMUNIZATIONS
Students entering kindergarten are required by state law to have completed a full series of specific immunizations Parents must submit the childs immunization record at the time of registration The school nurse will review the record and notify parents of any deficiencies before the beginning of the school year
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
Students are not pennitted to leave the school grounds during the school day without the pennission of the principal
LIBRARY
Classes are regularly scheduled for the library and children may borrow books for outside reading There is a charge for late returns and parents are responsible for lost or damaged books
MASSES
Daily Masses in the school chapel Monday and Friday at 910 are an integral part of the school day Parents and other visitors are always welcome to join in these celebrations However because the schedule may change because of the availability of the priests it is important to check the parish bulletin
Special celebrations for the entire school are held either in the gym or in the church Please check the school calendar or parish bulletin for these announcements Again everyone is welcome to participate in these celebrations
MEDICATIONS
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to adjust schedules to allow this to be done during non-school hours A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications However when medication MUST be administered during school hours in an emergency situation the policy enclosed must be followed
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PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
Athletic Association The sports program is under the direction of the Athletic Association Board elected parents who are responsible for maintaining the program Coaches are selected by the Board and serve on a volunteer basis Parent interest and willingness to serve on the Board are vital to the continued success of the program Currently the Association sponsors basketball cheer leading cross-country track and volleyball teams
PTG The Parent Teachers Guild is an active parent organization that works to provide a variety of instructional programs and activities for the school The direction of the PTG is through an elected Board serving two year terms All parents are encouraged to join and actively participate in the activities of the Guild
PARTIES
The PTa sponsors parties for special occasions during the school year No other instructional time should be used for parties then without the principals permission Birthday treats should be distributed during lunch or recess times a note should b~ sent to the homeroom teacher the day before the treat will be sent to school
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Unless excused by a physician all students must participate in gym class Dress for gym is included under the DRESS CODE section
POLICIES
The school follows the policies of the Department for Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh In addition Guidelines for Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities are in effect
POP MACHINES
Students are NOT permitted to use the machines during school hours
PROGRESS REPORTS
Parents will receive a progress report through each grading period Parents should sign the report to indicate that it was received and have the student return it to the issuing teacher the next day If the student is experiencing acadenlic difficulty parents should contact the teacherls of the subjects of concern
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious values and truths are an integral part of the education of children Our religion program therefore is a combination of intellectual concepts with faith experiences Daily prayer and religion classes make up the basic curriculum and priority is given to participation in liturgy on a weekly basis The children also participate in preparation for the reception of Reconciliation and First Eucharist in the second grade and Confirmation in grade nine Parental participation in sacramental preparation programs is a vital part of the process
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are distributed four times during the school year These dates are indicated on the school calendar Parents should sign the report card and have the child return it to school the next day In addition parents have access to the on-line grading system throughout the year and may monitor progress regularly Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this easy access and to contact teachers if there are concerns about progress
SCHOOL PICTURES
All children will have school pictures taken early in the school year The prices and packages available are determined by the photographer Yearbooks are available in the spring
SUPPLIESffEXTBOOKS
The supplies needed by the students vary at each grade level and are determined by the needs of the subject Teachers will inform students of specifics during the first week of school
Most of the textbooks used in the school are on loan from the state and students are responsible for their care Parents are required to pay for lost books or for unnecessary damages All books must be covered and book bags are required to take books to and from school
TARDY
Children who arrive after the 820 bell will be marked Tardy children who arrive after 11 00 anl will be marked absent in the morning
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TELEPHONE
Students are not permitted to use the office phone unless there is an emergency If after-school activities necessitate that a student bring a cell phone the phone must be off and kept in the students backpack throughout the school day Students who do not follow this directive will have phones confiscated The phone will be returned to the students parent
TESTING
All students in grades 2 through 8 participate in Terra Nova testing in April Also in May a writing assessment is done for students in grade 5 The ACRE test for knowledge of religion is given to students in grades 5 and 8 in March
TUITION
Parents who register a student in the school enter into a contractual obligation with the school The first tuition payment is due June of the upcoming academic year subsequent payments are due the tenth of each month with the full payment due by May 10 Parents are reminded that the operational budget of the school is dependent on timely fulfillment of this obligation Parents whose tuition is in arrears will receive a notice indicating the past due amount Participation in activities registration for the next school year final grades and transfers of records will not be processed if there is an outstanding balance
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Families who are in need of tuition assistance may seek this aid by completing an application for financial assistance that is distributed by the diocese and must be filed by mid-March These applications are assessed by an independent evaluator and the determinations are sent to the school in June
VISITORS
While visitors are always welcome in the school parents and other visitors should first report to the school office Messages and deliveries from home should be left at the office No one is permitted to enter a classroom without the permission of the office
VOLUNTEERS
Parent help is always needed in the school and at school sponsored events and strong parental involvement is one of the hallmarks of an outstanding school Please consider using some of your time and talents to help us to maintain our quality program
Volunteers who work with children must have the appropriate clearances and have signed the Pastoral Code of Conduct
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HOMEWORK HOTLINE
The homework hotline service will be in operation approximately 330 pm each school day To use the service call the school at 412-561-7720 The phone will be answered by an auto-attendant After the phone is answered press the two digit number ofyour childs graderoomand the assignments will be read
General School Announcements 43
8th GradelRoom 305 40
t h GradelRoom 303 39
6th GradelRoom 302 38
5th GradelRoom 306 37
4th GradelRoom 304 36
3rd GradelRoom 103 35
2nd GradelRoom 102 34
1st GradelRoom 205 33
KindergartenIRoom 201 32
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ABSENCES
Regular attendance at school is a maj or factor in determining academic success Students who are absent for more than thirty days during the academic year may be denied academic promotion
Absences from school are defined as either Excused or Unexcused according to guidelines from the Pennsylvania School Code Excused absences include illness quarantine impassable roads recognized religious holidays and urgent reasons such as a death in the family or a court appearance The state guidelines also permit an Excused Absence for Educational Trips if a request is sent to the school and approved prior to the dates of the trip If no prior notice is received the absence is classified as Unexcused
Parents should call the school office on the first day that a child is absent from school Give the childs name homeroom teacher and reason for absence Unless the absence will be for an extended period of time please make arrangements with another child to have assignments brought home
Upon returning to school from an absence a student must submit a written excuse to hislher homeroom teacher as required by state law If this excuse is not submitted within three days following the absence the absence will be classified as Unexcused
According to the PA School Code Section 1332 The absence of any pupil who remains out of school with or without his parents permission and is not absent because of illness or for any other urgent reasons as defined in the School Code shall be unexcused Such absence will be recorded as unlawful-unexcused for any pupil who is under the conlpulsory attendance age Section 1333 Any such child who has been absent three days or their equivalent during the term of compulsory attendance without lawful excuse shall be given written notice If after such notice is given attendance is again violated by the person such person shall be liable for referral to the magistrate
Parents and guardians of students who acquire excessive absences may be required to provide documentation from a physician indicating that the absences are relating to an existing medical condition
ADMISSIONS
A child entering kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the entering year
Every child must have proof of immunization against communicable diseases Official certificates ofbirth and baptism are also required Students transferring from another school should have academic records forwarded as soon as possible
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ARRIVALDISMISSAL
Children should not report to school before 810am unless they are entered into the morning care program or arrive on early buses Students who walk or are driven should assemble on the Plaza and will enter the building with their class Please remember that the school is not responsible for children left on the Plaza before 810
Parents who drive children to school are reminded that Castle Shannon Borough does not permit stopping at the Willow Avenue entrance Children should be dropped off at the Plaza and dismissal will be at this same entrance Also when parking in the lot the lane beside the fence must be kept open for buses In order to ensure the safety of all students please exercise extreme caution when driving in the lot
Any change in your childs normal dismissal routine must be noted in writing to your childs homeroom teacher To avoid any confusion parents are asked to please keep such changes to a minimum
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Several districts provide transportation for our students Parents are notified of scheduling arrangements from their public district of residence before the first day of school All children who are assigned to a bus are expected to be on that bus when it leaves school Should you wish to drive your child home please notify the homeroom teacher in writing
Discipline on the bus is the responsibility of the driver Should (s)he refer a student to the principal parents will receive a copy of the incident report Subsequent reports may result in suspension of bus privileges by the district Please review the following rules with your child(ren)
1 Be at your appointed stop on time 2 Approach the bus only after i t is
completely stopped 3 Board one person at a time 4 Obey the directions of the bus d r i ve r at a II
times 5 Remain in you r seat wh ile the bus is moving 6 Keep arms and hands inside the bus 7 Keep conversation at a low volume avoid unnecessary noise 8 When exiting move away from the bus promptly
PLEASE NOTE Only those students assigned to a bus by the district are permitted to ride the bus Requests to allow another student who is not scheduled on that bus to accompany your child cannot be honored
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CAFETERIA
Saint Anne cafeteria offers a hot lunch program and monthly menus are posted on our website Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families Lunches may be paid in advance and orders will be taken on the day of service
Also students without pre-payment or money will be given lunch on that day However this outstanding balance must be paid before the student is given another non-paid lunch Parents will be called to bring a lunch to school if this situation arises
Lunch time should be a pleasant experience for children it is a natural time for them to relax and socialize However because so many children are eating at the same time it is important that we have some guidelines to maintain a safe environment
Important Because of the nurrlber of different food allergies students are never permitted to share food
1 Stay in a single line no cutting in front of others 2 Walk at all times once seated remain seated 3 Speak softly 4 Do not throw or pass food around to others 5 Make certain the table and floor around you are clean before leaving 6 The bell is the signal for silence and prayer time
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
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3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
Athletic Association The sports program is under the direction of the Athletic Association Board elected parents who are responsible for maintaining the program Coaches are selected by the Board and serve on a volunteer basis Parent interest and willingness to serve on the Board are vital to the continued success of the program Currently the Association sponsors basketball cheer leading cross-country track and volleyball teams
PTG The Parent Teachers Guild is an active parent organization that works to provide a variety of instructional programs and activities for the school The direction of the PTG is through an elected Board serving two year terms All parents are encouraged to join and actively participate in the activities of the Guild
PARTIES
The PTa sponsors parties for special occasions during the school year No other instructional time should be used for parties then without the principals permission Birthday treats should be distributed during lunch or recess times a note should b~ sent to the homeroom teacher the day before the treat will be sent to school
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Unless excused by a physician all students must participate in gym class Dress for gym is included under the DRESS CODE section
POLICIES
The school follows the policies of the Department for Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh In addition Guidelines for Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities are in effect
POP MACHINES
Students are NOT permitted to use the machines during school hours
PROGRESS REPORTS
Parents will receive a progress report through each grading period Parents should sign the report to indicate that it was received and have the student return it to the issuing teacher the next day If the student is experiencing acadenlic difficulty parents should contact the teacherls of the subjects of concern
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious values and truths are an integral part of the education of children Our religion program therefore is a combination of intellectual concepts with faith experiences Daily prayer and religion classes make up the basic curriculum and priority is given to participation in liturgy on a weekly basis The children also participate in preparation for the reception of Reconciliation and First Eucharist in the second grade and Confirmation in grade nine Parental participation in sacramental preparation programs is a vital part of the process
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are distributed four times during the school year These dates are indicated on the school calendar Parents should sign the report card and have the child return it to school the next day In addition parents have access to the on-line grading system throughout the year and may monitor progress regularly Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this easy access and to contact teachers if there are concerns about progress
SCHOOL PICTURES
All children will have school pictures taken early in the school year The prices and packages available are determined by the photographer Yearbooks are available in the spring
SUPPLIESffEXTBOOKS
The supplies needed by the students vary at each grade level and are determined by the needs of the subject Teachers will inform students of specifics during the first week of school
Most of the textbooks used in the school are on loan from the state and students are responsible for their care Parents are required to pay for lost books or for unnecessary damages All books must be covered and book bags are required to take books to and from school
TARDY
Children who arrive after the 820 bell will be marked Tardy children who arrive after 11 00 anl will be marked absent in the morning
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TELEPHONE
Students are not permitted to use the office phone unless there is an emergency If after-school activities necessitate that a student bring a cell phone the phone must be off and kept in the students backpack throughout the school day Students who do not follow this directive will have phones confiscated The phone will be returned to the students parent
TESTING
All students in grades 2 through 8 participate in Terra Nova testing in April Also in May a writing assessment is done for students in grade 5 The ACRE test for knowledge of religion is given to students in grades 5 and 8 in March
TUITION
Parents who register a student in the school enter into a contractual obligation with the school The first tuition payment is due June of the upcoming academic year subsequent payments are due the tenth of each month with the full payment due by May 10 Parents are reminded that the operational budget of the school is dependent on timely fulfillment of this obligation Parents whose tuition is in arrears will receive a notice indicating the past due amount Participation in activities registration for the next school year final grades and transfers of records will not be processed if there is an outstanding balance
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Families who are in need of tuition assistance may seek this aid by completing an application for financial assistance that is distributed by the diocese and must be filed by mid-March These applications are assessed by an independent evaluator and the determinations are sent to the school in June
VISITORS
While visitors are always welcome in the school parents and other visitors should first report to the school office Messages and deliveries from home should be left at the office No one is permitted to enter a classroom without the permission of the office
VOLUNTEERS
Parent help is always needed in the school and at school sponsored events and strong parental involvement is one of the hallmarks of an outstanding school Please consider using some of your time and talents to help us to maintain our quality program
Volunteers who work with children must have the appropriate clearances and have signed the Pastoral Code of Conduct
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HOMEWORK HOTLINE
The homework hotline service will be in operation approximately 330 pm each school day To use the service call the school at 412-561-7720 The phone will be answered by an auto-attendant After the phone is answered press the two digit number ofyour childs graderoomand the assignments will be read
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8th GradelRoom 305 40
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ABSENCES
Regular attendance at school is a maj or factor in determining academic success Students who are absent for more than thirty days during the academic year may be denied academic promotion
Absences from school are defined as either Excused or Unexcused according to guidelines from the Pennsylvania School Code Excused absences include illness quarantine impassable roads recognized religious holidays and urgent reasons such as a death in the family or a court appearance The state guidelines also permit an Excused Absence for Educational Trips if a request is sent to the school and approved prior to the dates of the trip If no prior notice is received the absence is classified as Unexcused
Parents should call the school office on the first day that a child is absent from school Give the childs name homeroom teacher and reason for absence Unless the absence will be for an extended period of time please make arrangements with another child to have assignments brought home
Upon returning to school from an absence a student must submit a written excuse to hislher homeroom teacher as required by state law If this excuse is not submitted within three days following the absence the absence will be classified as Unexcused
According to the PA School Code Section 1332 The absence of any pupil who remains out of school with or without his parents permission and is not absent because of illness or for any other urgent reasons as defined in the School Code shall be unexcused Such absence will be recorded as unlawful-unexcused for any pupil who is under the conlpulsory attendance age Section 1333 Any such child who has been absent three days or their equivalent during the term of compulsory attendance without lawful excuse shall be given written notice If after such notice is given attendance is again violated by the person such person shall be liable for referral to the magistrate
Parents and guardians of students who acquire excessive absences may be required to provide documentation from a physician indicating that the absences are relating to an existing medical condition
ADMISSIONS
A child entering kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the entering year
Every child must have proof of immunization against communicable diseases Official certificates ofbirth and baptism are also required Students transferring from another school should have academic records forwarded as soon as possible
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ARRIVALDISMISSAL
Children should not report to school before 810am unless they are entered into the morning care program or arrive on early buses Students who walk or are driven should assemble on the Plaza and will enter the building with their class Please remember that the school is not responsible for children left on the Plaza before 810
Parents who drive children to school are reminded that Castle Shannon Borough does not permit stopping at the Willow Avenue entrance Children should be dropped off at the Plaza and dismissal will be at this same entrance Also when parking in the lot the lane beside the fence must be kept open for buses In order to ensure the safety of all students please exercise extreme caution when driving in the lot
Any change in your childs normal dismissal routine must be noted in writing to your childs homeroom teacher To avoid any confusion parents are asked to please keep such changes to a minimum
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Several districts provide transportation for our students Parents are notified of scheduling arrangements from their public district of residence before the first day of school All children who are assigned to a bus are expected to be on that bus when it leaves school Should you wish to drive your child home please notify the homeroom teacher in writing
Discipline on the bus is the responsibility of the driver Should (s)he refer a student to the principal parents will receive a copy of the incident report Subsequent reports may result in suspension of bus privileges by the district Please review the following rules with your child(ren)
1 Be at your appointed stop on time 2 Approach the bus only after i t is
completely stopped 3 Board one person at a time 4 Obey the directions of the bus d r i ve r at a II
times 5 Remain in you r seat wh ile the bus is moving 6 Keep arms and hands inside the bus 7 Keep conversation at a low volume avoid unnecessary noise 8 When exiting move away from the bus promptly
PLEASE NOTE Only those students assigned to a bus by the district are permitted to ride the bus Requests to allow another student who is not scheduled on that bus to accompany your child cannot be honored
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CAFETERIA
Saint Anne cafeteria offers a hot lunch program and monthly menus are posted on our website Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families Lunches may be paid in advance and orders will be taken on the day of service
Also students without pre-payment or money will be given lunch on that day However this outstanding balance must be paid before the student is given another non-paid lunch Parents will be called to bring a lunch to school if this situation arises
Lunch time should be a pleasant experience for children it is a natural time for them to relax and socialize However because so many children are eating at the same time it is important that we have some guidelines to maintain a safe environment
Important Because of the nurrlber of different food allergies students are never permitted to share food
1 Stay in a single line no cutting in front of others 2 Walk at all times once seated remain seated 3 Speak softly 4 Do not throw or pass food around to others 5 Make certain the table and floor around you are clean before leaving 6 The bell is the signal for silence and prayer time
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
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3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious values and truths are an integral part of the education of children Our religion program therefore is a combination of intellectual concepts with faith experiences Daily prayer and religion classes make up the basic curriculum and priority is given to participation in liturgy on a weekly basis The children also participate in preparation for the reception of Reconciliation and First Eucharist in the second grade and Confirmation in grade nine Parental participation in sacramental preparation programs is a vital part of the process
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are distributed four times during the school year These dates are indicated on the school calendar Parents should sign the report card and have the child return it to school the next day In addition parents have access to the on-line grading system throughout the year and may monitor progress regularly Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this easy access and to contact teachers if there are concerns about progress
SCHOOL PICTURES
All children will have school pictures taken early in the school year The prices and packages available are determined by the photographer Yearbooks are available in the spring
SUPPLIESffEXTBOOKS
The supplies needed by the students vary at each grade level and are determined by the needs of the subject Teachers will inform students of specifics during the first week of school
Most of the textbooks used in the school are on loan from the state and students are responsible for their care Parents are required to pay for lost books or for unnecessary damages All books must be covered and book bags are required to take books to and from school
TARDY
Children who arrive after the 820 bell will be marked Tardy children who arrive after 11 00 anl will be marked absent in the morning
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TELEPHONE
Students are not permitted to use the office phone unless there is an emergency If after-school activities necessitate that a student bring a cell phone the phone must be off and kept in the students backpack throughout the school day Students who do not follow this directive will have phones confiscated The phone will be returned to the students parent
TESTING
All students in grades 2 through 8 participate in Terra Nova testing in April Also in May a writing assessment is done for students in grade 5 The ACRE test for knowledge of religion is given to students in grades 5 and 8 in March
TUITION
Parents who register a student in the school enter into a contractual obligation with the school The first tuition payment is due June of the upcoming academic year subsequent payments are due the tenth of each month with the full payment due by May 10 Parents are reminded that the operational budget of the school is dependent on timely fulfillment of this obligation Parents whose tuition is in arrears will receive a notice indicating the past due amount Participation in activities registration for the next school year final grades and transfers of records will not be processed if there is an outstanding balance
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Families who are in need of tuition assistance may seek this aid by completing an application for financial assistance that is distributed by the diocese and must be filed by mid-March These applications are assessed by an independent evaluator and the determinations are sent to the school in June
VISITORS
While visitors are always welcome in the school parents and other visitors should first report to the school office Messages and deliveries from home should be left at the office No one is permitted to enter a classroom without the permission of the office
VOLUNTEERS
Parent help is always needed in the school and at school sponsored events and strong parental involvement is one of the hallmarks of an outstanding school Please consider using some of your time and talents to help us to maintain our quality program
Volunteers who work with children must have the appropriate clearances and have signed the Pastoral Code of Conduct
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HOMEWORK HOTLINE
The homework hotline service will be in operation approximately 330 pm each school day To use the service call the school at 412-561-7720 The phone will be answered by an auto-attendant After the phone is answered press the two digit number ofyour childs graderoomand the assignments will be read
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8th GradelRoom 305 40
t h GradelRoom 303 39
6th GradelRoom 302 38
5th GradelRoom 306 37
4th GradelRoom 304 36
3rd GradelRoom 103 35
2nd GradelRoom 102 34
1st GradelRoom 205 33
KindergartenIRoom 201 32
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ABSENCES
Regular attendance at school is a maj or factor in determining academic success Students who are absent for more than thirty days during the academic year may be denied academic promotion
Absences from school are defined as either Excused or Unexcused according to guidelines from the Pennsylvania School Code Excused absences include illness quarantine impassable roads recognized religious holidays and urgent reasons such as a death in the family or a court appearance The state guidelines also permit an Excused Absence for Educational Trips if a request is sent to the school and approved prior to the dates of the trip If no prior notice is received the absence is classified as Unexcused
Parents should call the school office on the first day that a child is absent from school Give the childs name homeroom teacher and reason for absence Unless the absence will be for an extended period of time please make arrangements with another child to have assignments brought home
Upon returning to school from an absence a student must submit a written excuse to hislher homeroom teacher as required by state law If this excuse is not submitted within three days following the absence the absence will be classified as Unexcused
According to the PA School Code Section 1332 The absence of any pupil who remains out of school with or without his parents permission and is not absent because of illness or for any other urgent reasons as defined in the School Code shall be unexcused Such absence will be recorded as unlawful-unexcused for any pupil who is under the conlpulsory attendance age Section 1333 Any such child who has been absent three days or their equivalent during the term of compulsory attendance without lawful excuse shall be given written notice If after such notice is given attendance is again violated by the person such person shall be liable for referral to the magistrate
Parents and guardians of students who acquire excessive absences may be required to provide documentation from a physician indicating that the absences are relating to an existing medical condition
ADMISSIONS
A child entering kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the entering year
Every child must have proof of immunization against communicable diseases Official certificates ofbirth and baptism are also required Students transferring from another school should have academic records forwarded as soon as possible
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ARRIVALDISMISSAL
Children should not report to school before 810am unless they are entered into the morning care program or arrive on early buses Students who walk or are driven should assemble on the Plaza and will enter the building with their class Please remember that the school is not responsible for children left on the Plaza before 810
Parents who drive children to school are reminded that Castle Shannon Borough does not permit stopping at the Willow Avenue entrance Children should be dropped off at the Plaza and dismissal will be at this same entrance Also when parking in the lot the lane beside the fence must be kept open for buses In order to ensure the safety of all students please exercise extreme caution when driving in the lot
Any change in your childs normal dismissal routine must be noted in writing to your childs homeroom teacher To avoid any confusion parents are asked to please keep such changes to a minimum
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Several districts provide transportation for our students Parents are notified of scheduling arrangements from their public district of residence before the first day of school All children who are assigned to a bus are expected to be on that bus when it leaves school Should you wish to drive your child home please notify the homeroom teacher in writing
Discipline on the bus is the responsibility of the driver Should (s)he refer a student to the principal parents will receive a copy of the incident report Subsequent reports may result in suspension of bus privileges by the district Please review the following rules with your child(ren)
1 Be at your appointed stop on time 2 Approach the bus only after i t is
completely stopped 3 Board one person at a time 4 Obey the directions of the bus d r i ve r at a II
times 5 Remain in you r seat wh ile the bus is moving 6 Keep arms and hands inside the bus 7 Keep conversation at a low volume avoid unnecessary noise 8 When exiting move away from the bus promptly
PLEASE NOTE Only those students assigned to a bus by the district are permitted to ride the bus Requests to allow another student who is not scheduled on that bus to accompany your child cannot be honored
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CAFETERIA
Saint Anne cafeteria offers a hot lunch program and monthly menus are posted on our website Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families Lunches may be paid in advance and orders will be taken on the day of service
Also students without pre-payment or money will be given lunch on that day However this outstanding balance must be paid before the student is given another non-paid lunch Parents will be called to bring a lunch to school if this situation arises
Lunch time should be a pleasant experience for children it is a natural time for them to relax and socialize However because so many children are eating at the same time it is important that we have some guidelines to maintain a safe environment
Important Because of the nurrlber of different food allergies students are never permitted to share food
1 Stay in a single line no cutting in front of others 2 Walk at all times once seated remain seated 3 Speak softly 4 Do not throw or pass food around to others 5 Make certain the table and floor around you are clean before leaving 6 The bell is the signal for silence and prayer time
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
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3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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TELEPHONE
Students are not permitted to use the office phone unless there is an emergency If after-school activities necessitate that a student bring a cell phone the phone must be off and kept in the students backpack throughout the school day Students who do not follow this directive will have phones confiscated The phone will be returned to the students parent
TESTING
All students in grades 2 through 8 participate in Terra Nova testing in April Also in May a writing assessment is done for students in grade 5 The ACRE test for knowledge of religion is given to students in grades 5 and 8 in March
TUITION
Parents who register a student in the school enter into a contractual obligation with the school The first tuition payment is due June of the upcoming academic year subsequent payments are due the tenth of each month with the full payment due by May 10 Parents are reminded that the operational budget of the school is dependent on timely fulfillment of this obligation Parents whose tuition is in arrears will receive a notice indicating the past due amount Participation in activities registration for the next school year final grades and transfers of records will not be processed if there is an outstanding balance
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Families who are in need of tuition assistance may seek this aid by completing an application for financial assistance that is distributed by the diocese and must be filed by mid-March These applications are assessed by an independent evaluator and the determinations are sent to the school in June
VISITORS
While visitors are always welcome in the school parents and other visitors should first report to the school office Messages and deliveries from home should be left at the office No one is permitted to enter a classroom without the permission of the office
VOLUNTEERS
Parent help is always needed in the school and at school sponsored events and strong parental involvement is one of the hallmarks of an outstanding school Please consider using some of your time and talents to help us to maintain our quality program
Volunteers who work with children must have the appropriate clearances and have signed the Pastoral Code of Conduct
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HOMEWORK HOTLINE
The homework hotline service will be in operation approximately 330 pm each school day To use the service call the school at 412-561-7720 The phone will be answered by an auto-attendant After the phone is answered press the two digit number ofyour childs graderoomand the assignments will be read
General School Announcements 43
8th GradelRoom 305 40
t h GradelRoom 303 39
6th GradelRoom 302 38
5th GradelRoom 306 37
4th GradelRoom 304 36
3rd GradelRoom 103 35
2nd GradelRoom 102 34
1st GradelRoom 205 33
KindergartenIRoom 201 32
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ABSENCES
Regular attendance at school is a maj or factor in determining academic success Students who are absent for more than thirty days during the academic year may be denied academic promotion
Absences from school are defined as either Excused or Unexcused according to guidelines from the Pennsylvania School Code Excused absences include illness quarantine impassable roads recognized religious holidays and urgent reasons such as a death in the family or a court appearance The state guidelines also permit an Excused Absence for Educational Trips if a request is sent to the school and approved prior to the dates of the trip If no prior notice is received the absence is classified as Unexcused
Parents should call the school office on the first day that a child is absent from school Give the childs name homeroom teacher and reason for absence Unless the absence will be for an extended period of time please make arrangements with another child to have assignments brought home
Upon returning to school from an absence a student must submit a written excuse to hislher homeroom teacher as required by state law If this excuse is not submitted within three days following the absence the absence will be classified as Unexcused
According to the PA School Code Section 1332 The absence of any pupil who remains out of school with or without his parents permission and is not absent because of illness or for any other urgent reasons as defined in the School Code shall be unexcused Such absence will be recorded as unlawful-unexcused for any pupil who is under the conlpulsory attendance age Section 1333 Any such child who has been absent three days or their equivalent during the term of compulsory attendance without lawful excuse shall be given written notice If after such notice is given attendance is again violated by the person such person shall be liable for referral to the magistrate
Parents and guardians of students who acquire excessive absences may be required to provide documentation from a physician indicating that the absences are relating to an existing medical condition
ADMISSIONS
A child entering kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the entering year
Every child must have proof of immunization against communicable diseases Official certificates ofbirth and baptism are also required Students transferring from another school should have academic records forwarded as soon as possible
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ARRIVALDISMISSAL
Children should not report to school before 810am unless they are entered into the morning care program or arrive on early buses Students who walk or are driven should assemble on the Plaza and will enter the building with their class Please remember that the school is not responsible for children left on the Plaza before 810
Parents who drive children to school are reminded that Castle Shannon Borough does not permit stopping at the Willow Avenue entrance Children should be dropped off at the Plaza and dismissal will be at this same entrance Also when parking in the lot the lane beside the fence must be kept open for buses In order to ensure the safety of all students please exercise extreme caution when driving in the lot
Any change in your childs normal dismissal routine must be noted in writing to your childs homeroom teacher To avoid any confusion parents are asked to please keep such changes to a minimum
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Several districts provide transportation for our students Parents are notified of scheduling arrangements from their public district of residence before the first day of school All children who are assigned to a bus are expected to be on that bus when it leaves school Should you wish to drive your child home please notify the homeroom teacher in writing
Discipline on the bus is the responsibility of the driver Should (s)he refer a student to the principal parents will receive a copy of the incident report Subsequent reports may result in suspension of bus privileges by the district Please review the following rules with your child(ren)
1 Be at your appointed stop on time 2 Approach the bus only after i t is
completely stopped 3 Board one person at a time 4 Obey the directions of the bus d r i ve r at a II
times 5 Remain in you r seat wh ile the bus is moving 6 Keep arms and hands inside the bus 7 Keep conversation at a low volume avoid unnecessary noise 8 When exiting move away from the bus promptly
PLEASE NOTE Only those students assigned to a bus by the district are permitted to ride the bus Requests to allow another student who is not scheduled on that bus to accompany your child cannot be honored
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CAFETERIA
Saint Anne cafeteria offers a hot lunch program and monthly menus are posted on our website Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families Lunches may be paid in advance and orders will be taken on the day of service
Also students without pre-payment or money will be given lunch on that day However this outstanding balance must be paid before the student is given another non-paid lunch Parents will be called to bring a lunch to school if this situation arises
Lunch time should be a pleasant experience for children it is a natural time for them to relax and socialize However because so many children are eating at the same time it is important that we have some guidelines to maintain a safe environment
Important Because of the nurrlber of different food allergies students are never permitted to share food
1 Stay in a single line no cutting in front of others 2 Walk at all times once seated remain seated 3 Speak softly 4 Do not throw or pass food around to others 5 Make certain the table and floor around you are clean before leaving 6 The bell is the signal for silence and prayer time
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
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3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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HOMEWORK HOTLINE
The homework hotline service will be in operation approximately 330 pm each school day To use the service call the school at 412-561-7720 The phone will be answered by an auto-attendant After the phone is answered press the two digit number ofyour childs graderoomand the assignments will be read
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8th GradelRoom 305 40
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ABSENCES
Regular attendance at school is a maj or factor in determining academic success Students who are absent for more than thirty days during the academic year may be denied academic promotion
Absences from school are defined as either Excused or Unexcused according to guidelines from the Pennsylvania School Code Excused absences include illness quarantine impassable roads recognized religious holidays and urgent reasons such as a death in the family or a court appearance The state guidelines also permit an Excused Absence for Educational Trips if a request is sent to the school and approved prior to the dates of the trip If no prior notice is received the absence is classified as Unexcused
Parents should call the school office on the first day that a child is absent from school Give the childs name homeroom teacher and reason for absence Unless the absence will be for an extended period of time please make arrangements with another child to have assignments brought home
Upon returning to school from an absence a student must submit a written excuse to hislher homeroom teacher as required by state law If this excuse is not submitted within three days following the absence the absence will be classified as Unexcused
According to the PA School Code Section 1332 The absence of any pupil who remains out of school with or without his parents permission and is not absent because of illness or for any other urgent reasons as defined in the School Code shall be unexcused Such absence will be recorded as unlawful-unexcused for any pupil who is under the conlpulsory attendance age Section 1333 Any such child who has been absent three days or their equivalent during the term of compulsory attendance without lawful excuse shall be given written notice If after such notice is given attendance is again violated by the person such person shall be liable for referral to the magistrate
Parents and guardians of students who acquire excessive absences may be required to provide documentation from a physician indicating that the absences are relating to an existing medical condition
ADMISSIONS
A child entering kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the entering year
Every child must have proof of immunization against communicable diseases Official certificates ofbirth and baptism are also required Students transferring from another school should have academic records forwarded as soon as possible
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ARRIVALDISMISSAL
Children should not report to school before 810am unless they are entered into the morning care program or arrive on early buses Students who walk or are driven should assemble on the Plaza and will enter the building with their class Please remember that the school is not responsible for children left on the Plaza before 810
Parents who drive children to school are reminded that Castle Shannon Borough does not permit stopping at the Willow Avenue entrance Children should be dropped off at the Plaza and dismissal will be at this same entrance Also when parking in the lot the lane beside the fence must be kept open for buses In order to ensure the safety of all students please exercise extreme caution when driving in the lot
Any change in your childs normal dismissal routine must be noted in writing to your childs homeroom teacher To avoid any confusion parents are asked to please keep such changes to a minimum
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Several districts provide transportation for our students Parents are notified of scheduling arrangements from their public district of residence before the first day of school All children who are assigned to a bus are expected to be on that bus when it leaves school Should you wish to drive your child home please notify the homeroom teacher in writing
Discipline on the bus is the responsibility of the driver Should (s)he refer a student to the principal parents will receive a copy of the incident report Subsequent reports may result in suspension of bus privileges by the district Please review the following rules with your child(ren)
1 Be at your appointed stop on time 2 Approach the bus only after i t is
completely stopped 3 Board one person at a time 4 Obey the directions of the bus d r i ve r at a II
times 5 Remain in you r seat wh ile the bus is moving 6 Keep arms and hands inside the bus 7 Keep conversation at a low volume avoid unnecessary noise 8 When exiting move away from the bus promptly
PLEASE NOTE Only those students assigned to a bus by the district are permitted to ride the bus Requests to allow another student who is not scheduled on that bus to accompany your child cannot be honored
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CAFETERIA
Saint Anne cafeteria offers a hot lunch program and monthly menus are posted on our website Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families Lunches may be paid in advance and orders will be taken on the day of service
Also students without pre-payment or money will be given lunch on that day However this outstanding balance must be paid before the student is given another non-paid lunch Parents will be called to bring a lunch to school if this situation arises
Lunch time should be a pleasant experience for children it is a natural time for them to relax and socialize However because so many children are eating at the same time it is important that we have some guidelines to maintain a safe environment
Important Because of the nurrlber of different food allergies students are never permitted to share food
1 Stay in a single line no cutting in front of others 2 Walk at all times once seated remain seated 3 Speak softly 4 Do not throw or pass food around to others 5 Make certain the table and floor around you are clean before leaving 6 The bell is the signal for silence and prayer time
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
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3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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ABSENCES
Regular attendance at school is a maj or factor in determining academic success Students who are absent for more than thirty days during the academic year may be denied academic promotion
Absences from school are defined as either Excused or Unexcused according to guidelines from the Pennsylvania School Code Excused absences include illness quarantine impassable roads recognized religious holidays and urgent reasons such as a death in the family or a court appearance The state guidelines also permit an Excused Absence for Educational Trips if a request is sent to the school and approved prior to the dates of the trip If no prior notice is received the absence is classified as Unexcused
Parents should call the school office on the first day that a child is absent from school Give the childs name homeroom teacher and reason for absence Unless the absence will be for an extended period of time please make arrangements with another child to have assignments brought home
Upon returning to school from an absence a student must submit a written excuse to hislher homeroom teacher as required by state law If this excuse is not submitted within three days following the absence the absence will be classified as Unexcused
According to the PA School Code Section 1332 The absence of any pupil who remains out of school with or without his parents permission and is not absent because of illness or for any other urgent reasons as defined in the School Code shall be unexcused Such absence will be recorded as unlawful-unexcused for any pupil who is under the conlpulsory attendance age Section 1333 Any such child who has been absent three days or their equivalent during the term of compulsory attendance without lawful excuse shall be given written notice If after such notice is given attendance is again violated by the person such person shall be liable for referral to the magistrate
Parents and guardians of students who acquire excessive absences may be required to provide documentation from a physician indicating that the absences are relating to an existing medical condition
ADMISSIONS
A child entering kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the entering year
Every child must have proof of immunization against communicable diseases Official certificates ofbirth and baptism are also required Students transferring from another school should have academic records forwarded as soon as possible
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ARRIVALDISMISSAL
Children should not report to school before 810am unless they are entered into the morning care program or arrive on early buses Students who walk or are driven should assemble on the Plaza and will enter the building with their class Please remember that the school is not responsible for children left on the Plaza before 810
Parents who drive children to school are reminded that Castle Shannon Borough does not permit stopping at the Willow Avenue entrance Children should be dropped off at the Plaza and dismissal will be at this same entrance Also when parking in the lot the lane beside the fence must be kept open for buses In order to ensure the safety of all students please exercise extreme caution when driving in the lot
Any change in your childs normal dismissal routine must be noted in writing to your childs homeroom teacher To avoid any confusion parents are asked to please keep such changes to a minimum
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Several districts provide transportation for our students Parents are notified of scheduling arrangements from their public district of residence before the first day of school All children who are assigned to a bus are expected to be on that bus when it leaves school Should you wish to drive your child home please notify the homeroom teacher in writing
Discipline on the bus is the responsibility of the driver Should (s)he refer a student to the principal parents will receive a copy of the incident report Subsequent reports may result in suspension of bus privileges by the district Please review the following rules with your child(ren)
1 Be at your appointed stop on time 2 Approach the bus only after i t is
completely stopped 3 Board one person at a time 4 Obey the directions of the bus d r i ve r at a II
times 5 Remain in you r seat wh ile the bus is moving 6 Keep arms and hands inside the bus 7 Keep conversation at a low volume avoid unnecessary noise 8 When exiting move away from the bus promptly
PLEASE NOTE Only those students assigned to a bus by the district are permitted to ride the bus Requests to allow another student who is not scheduled on that bus to accompany your child cannot be honored
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CAFETERIA
Saint Anne cafeteria offers a hot lunch program and monthly menus are posted on our website Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families Lunches may be paid in advance and orders will be taken on the day of service
Also students without pre-payment or money will be given lunch on that day However this outstanding balance must be paid before the student is given another non-paid lunch Parents will be called to bring a lunch to school if this situation arises
Lunch time should be a pleasant experience for children it is a natural time for them to relax and socialize However because so many children are eating at the same time it is important that we have some guidelines to maintain a safe environment
Important Because of the nurrlber of different food allergies students are never permitted to share food
1 Stay in a single line no cutting in front of others 2 Walk at all times once seated remain seated 3 Speak softly 4 Do not throw or pass food around to others 5 Make certain the table and floor around you are clean before leaving 6 The bell is the signal for silence and prayer time
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
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4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
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5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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ARRIVALDISMISSAL
Children should not report to school before 810am unless they are entered into the morning care program or arrive on early buses Students who walk or are driven should assemble on the Plaza and will enter the building with their class Please remember that the school is not responsible for children left on the Plaza before 810
Parents who drive children to school are reminded that Castle Shannon Borough does not permit stopping at the Willow Avenue entrance Children should be dropped off at the Plaza and dismissal will be at this same entrance Also when parking in the lot the lane beside the fence must be kept open for buses In order to ensure the safety of all students please exercise extreme caution when driving in the lot
Any change in your childs normal dismissal routine must be noted in writing to your childs homeroom teacher To avoid any confusion parents are asked to please keep such changes to a minimum
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Several districts provide transportation for our students Parents are notified of scheduling arrangements from their public district of residence before the first day of school All children who are assigned to a bus are expected to be on that bus when it leaves school Should you wish to drive your child home please notify the homeroom teacher in writing
Discipline on the bus is the responsibility of the driver Should (s)he refer a student to the principal parents will receive a copy of the incident report Subsequent reports may result in suspension of bus privileges by the district Please review the following rules with your child(ren)
1 Be at your appointed stop on time 2 Approach the bus only after i t is
completely stopped 3 Board one person at a time 4 Obey the directions of the bus d r i ve r at a II
times 5 Remain in you r seat wh ile the bus is moving 6 Keep arms and hands inside the bus 7 Keep conversation at a low volume avoid unnecessary noise 8 When exiting move away from the bus promptly
PLEASE NOTE Only those students assigned to a bus by the district are permitted to ride the bus Requests to allow another student who is not scheduled on that bus to accompany your child cannot be honored
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CAFETERIA
Saint Anne cafeteria offers a hot lunch program and monthly menus are posted on our website Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families Lunches may be paid in advance and orders will be taken on the day of service
Also students without pre-payment or money will be given lunch on that day However this outstanding balance must be paid before the student is given another non-paid lunch Parents will be called to bring a lunch to school if this situation arises
Lunch time should be a pleasant experience for children it is a natural time for them to relax and socialize However because so many children are eating at the same time it is important that we have some guidelines to maintain a safe environment
Important Because of the nurrlber of different food allergies students are never permitted to share food
1 Stay in a single line no cutting in front of others 2 Walk at all times once seated remain seated 3 Speak softly 4 Do not throw or pass food around to others 5 Make certain the table and floor around you are clean before leaving 6 The bell is the signal for silence and prayer time
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
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4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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CAFETERIA
Saint Anne cafeteria offers a hot lunch program and monthly menus are posted on our website Free or reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families Lunches may be paid in advance and orders will be taken on the day of service
Also students without pre-payment or money will be given lunch on that day However this outstanding balance must be paid before the student is given another non-paid lunch Parents will be called to bring a lunch to school if this situation arises
Lunch time should be a pleasant experience for children it is a natural time for them to relax and socialize However because so many children are eating at the same time it is important that we have some guidelines to maintain a safe environment
Important Because of the nurrlber of different food allergies students are never permitted to share food
1 Stay in a single line no cutting in front of others 2 Walk at all times once seated remain seated 3 Speak softly 4 Do not throw or pass food around to others 5 Make certain the table and floor around you are clean before leaving 6 The bell is the signal for silence and prayer time
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
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School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
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4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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COMMUNICATIONS
The monthly newsletter and menu are available on our website wwwsaintanneschoolorg Other school information is regularly sent home through the envelope system on Wednesdays of each week Please review the enclosed materials sign the envelope and respond if necessary as soon as possible Signed envelopes should be returned the next day General information is sent home ONLY with the oldest child in each family In addition information about school operations can be obtained by dialing 43 when the automatic phone answering menu is in service Parents may be kept informed about academic progress by logging onto the grade book Access requires a school-issued User ID and Password
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are regularly scheduled at the end of each grading period All parents are expected to attend the first conference held in November Subsequent conferences will be scheduled depending on parent or teacher requests
Parents who wish to confer with a teacher at other times during the school year are - asked to schedule an appointment with the teacher either by note or by calling the school
office Because ofother commitments teachers may not always be available after school without an appointment
DEVELOPMENTAL GUIDANCE PROGRAM
At Saint Anne School we value the social and emotional development ofyour child as much as their academic growth and success Throughout the school year counselors from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit will be visiting classrooms to present lessons on topics including character education conflict resolution anger management feelings social skills etc The topics and grade levels chosen will be based the needs of the building by the administrator and counselor If you have any questions please feel free to contact your building administrator
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
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3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
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May 1 1997
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DRESS CODE
Appropriate dress helps students foster a positive attitude about themselves and about school and learning The uniform dress code is followed by all students in grades 1 through 8 Our uniform provider is Educational Outfitters located at 1910 Cochran Road (Behind Max amp Ermas) The phone is 412-973shy7187 and the web address is wwwEducationaIOutfitterscom
Girls in grades 1 through 4 wear either the blue plaid jumper or the navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear light blue or white blouses with Peter Pan collars Girls in grades 5 through 8 wear either plaid skirts plaid split-skirts or navy uniform shorts with a long vest Girls in these grades wear either oxford or pointed collars blouses in light blue or white Navy slacks (neat and well-fitting not corduroy) may also be worn with the long vest Sweaters are to be the uniform varsity sweater in navy Girls are expected to wear the vest sweater or sweatshirt at all times If the sweater is worn as outside clothing and will be removed during the day students must have a vest available Boys wear dark pants either black or navy with a belt and light blue or white shirts with collars Boys may also wear the llIliform shorts Polo shirts are permitted Cargo pants or cargo shorts are not permitted Sweaters are to
- beeither solid navy or white Boys must wear crew socks with a cuff Girls may wear navy or white knee socks or crew socks with a cuff
Please pay special attention to the length of skirts and shorts They should be no shorter than two inches above the knees and the waistbands should not be altered All clothing should be in good condition In colder weather students may wear the school logo sweatshirts (only) in place of sweaters Over-sized clothing is NOT permitted Make-up is not permitted and no piercing other than earrings
Students-boys and girls-may wear either dress shoes or low-cut tennis shoes (in good condition) in solid white black or navy excluding minimal trim High tops may NOT be worn - including boots shoes must be completely tied (When looking for shoes please keep in mind that sturdy tie-ons are best suited to the playground Sandals clogs high-heeled shoes are not permitted)
For gym classes students may wear sweat pants or gym shorts T-shirts and tennis shoes Children will not be permitted to participate without gym clothes Tank tops and shorts other than gym shorts are not permitted
PLEASE NOTE We have a number of uniform jumpers and lots of blouses that have been gently worn There are also some boys pants and shirts If youd like to see whats available please call the school office and arrange a time There is no cost for these items all we ask is that you return the favor if you have anything usable that has been outgrown
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Revised February 2000
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Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
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3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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DRESS DOWNIDRESS UP DAYS
On special occasions the school will announce days when uniforms need not be worn If children are permitted to dress up or dress down parents are reminded that the clothing worn should be appropriate to school Sundresses halter midriff or tank tops short shorts or tight clothing are not acceptable and parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing before the child may attend class The decision of propriety is the authority of the school
DISCIPLINEIDETENTION
Please see the Discipline Code contained in the policy section
EARLY DISMISSALS
Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments at a time that school is not in session However if a child must have an early dismissal (s)he must have a written note for the principals approval For these dismissals parents or an authorized adult must meet the child at the office and sign himlher out at the authorized time Children who arrive later than 11 00 am will be marked as absent in the morning Children who leave school before 1 00 pm will be marked absent in the afternoon
EMERGENCY CARDS
At the beginning of each school year parents are required to complete a Pupil Emergency Card It is imperative that the school be able to reach you to inform you of illness or an emergency situation It is also important to list the names ofothers that can be contacted should you be unavailable Please keep the card updated by notifying the office
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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St Anne School 4040 Willow Avenue
Pittsburgh P A 15234
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Revised February 2000
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Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
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Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If inclement weather or some other emergency requires that school be delayed or closed this information will be announced on KDKA WTAE WPXI and WWSW Because of the number ofpublic districts represented in our school it is important that you listen for an announcement that identifies Saint Anne School This information is also usually available on Ext 43 of our automated answering service
In the event of a two hour delay specifically named at Saint Anne School all children should report to school at 10 10 am there is no morning care when there is a delay Preschool will begin at 1030 and end at 1 00 for 4 year olds The 3 year olds will finish at 1230 Because some public districts do not provide busing outside the normal times children from those districts will be picked up at a normal times and will be admitted into the building to wait for the scheduled start
If the announced delay does not specifically mention Saint Anne School but does name one of the public districts that service our school only those children WHO ARE REGULARL Y BUSED should follow the announcement Children who ride the buses of other districts who are not delayed or who walk or are driven should arrive at the normal time PLEASE NOTE Because our attendance registers are legal indicators of~ childs presence at the times we are in session children who arrive late or are absent because of busing when school is in session will be marked as Excused Tardy or Excused Absence
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS
In the event that we would be required to dismiss school early that information will be announced on the same stations noted above Homeroom coordinators will initiate a phone chain to notify parents as soon as possible However because phone service may be interrupted in the school some emergency situations may not allow for this option Children will be dismissed as transportation becomes available If you work or are not at home when the dismissal occurs it important that your child be informed on where to go in such situations
ENDOWMENT FUND
Parents are encouraged to make contributions to the Fund as gifts or memorial donations and Fund Acknowledgement cards are available through the school office
EXTENDED CARE
Morning care begins at 730 am and after school care begins at dismissal and ends at 530 pm The direction and payment for the program are the responsibilities of the caregivers There is no morning care when school is delayed and there is no after school care when school is dismissed early
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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St Anne School 4040 Willow Avenue
Pittsburgh P A 15234
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Revised February 2000
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Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
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compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
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immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES
Students with a failing grade in one or more subjects will be ineligible to participate in sports or any school-sponsored activity for two weeks At the end of the two weeks the student may be reinstated if improvement has been made Evaluations or grades will be made at the midpoint and end of each grading period
Additional restrictions on eligibility will be determined by a students adherence to school practices and policies In cases of serious misconduct (for example fighting repeated disregard of school rules or the destruction of property) these offenses require no repetition and will be dealt with immediately and appropriately
If any behavior is so severe that it would require SCHOOL SUSPENSION this would automatically lead to a suspension of activities until administrative approval is given
PLEASE NOTE Tuition payments must be kept cuent (or a child to participate in extra-curricular activities
FAMILY DIRECTORY
Each year the PTO prints a directory of addresses and phone numbers for those parents who give permission to be included If you wish to be included please return the information sheet by the date indicated You will receive the directory when PTO dues are paid
FIRE DRILLS
State law requires that all schools participate in regular fire drills Students are expected to leave the building quickly and silently Because it can affect the safety of others misbehavior during fire drills is a serious offense
FORENSICS
Students in grades 5 through 8 may participate in a forensics program that is part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensics League Placement on the team is determined through a judging program and chosen students represent the school in regional competitions
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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St Anne School 4040 Willow Avenue
Pittsburgh P A 15234
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
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Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
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compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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GUM CHEWING
Gum chewing is not permitted at any time or at any place in the school building or on the school grounds It is frequently the cause of damage to property Gum should not be brought as a birthday or holiday treat Disregard of this directive will result in consequences to the students
HEALTH SERVICES
A registered nurse from the Keystone Oaks School District is in the school one day a week During this time she is responsible for the state mandated health screenings and for maintaining student health records It is the parents responsibility to notify the nurse ofany health problems your child may be experiencing
HONOR ROLL
Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible will be recognized at the end of each grading period if they achieve a Quality Point Average of367 or higher in the core subjects (religion reading math science social studies and English) have acceptable grades (C or higher) in other subjects and have maintained the standards of acceptable behavior of the Catholic School philosophy The categories are
Highest Honors 400 (all As) High Honors 383 (5 As 1 B) Honors 367 (4 As 2 Bs)
HOMEWORK
To develop good habits of independent study homework is very much a part of the school experience Assignments help to supplement the daily class work and to provide practice and review in both the days lessons and the long range plan of the subject Parents can help by
providing a place to study middot verifying assignment on the Homework Hotline middot checking to see if the work is well done and complete middot contacting a teacher if a question arises
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POLICIES
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St Anne School 4040 Willow Avenue
Pittsburgh P A 15234
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
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Revised February 2000
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Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
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compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
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POLICIES
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St Anne School 4040 Willow Avenue
Pittsburgh P A 15234
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
I
Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
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Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
- Pages3and4
- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
- PoliciesPages11and12
- PoliciesPages13and14
- PoliciesPages15and16
- PoliciesPages17and18
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St Anne School 4040 Willow Avenue
Pittsburgh P A 15234
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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FORMA
PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
I
PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
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Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
-- -I
Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
- Pages3and4
- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
- PoliciesPages11and12
- PoliciesPages13and14
- PoliciesPages15and16
- PoliciesPages17and18
- PoliciesPages19and20
- PoliciesPages1and2
- PoliciesPages3and4
- PoliciesPages5and6
- PoliciesPages7and8
- PoliciesPages9and10
- SchoolBackCover
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St Anne School 4040 Willow Avenue
Pittsburgh P A 15234
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Policy Statement
Medication should be given at home and physicians should be asked to change the schedule for the administration ofmedication so that it can be given before and after school hours (A legal opinion of the Pennsylvania Department of Justice states Except in truly emergency situations teachers may not administer individually prescribed medications) However when medication ll1lJS1 be adnlinistered during school hours in an emergency situation the following policy statement is in effect
1 Students are neyer permitted to carry any type ofmedication prescribed or over-the-counter into the school This includes pain relievers cough medicine lozenges and other such medications (Cough drops will be permitted with written parental permission) If a student is found to have unauthorized medications parents will be notified immediately the mediations will be confiscated and disciplinary action including possible suspensionexpulsion will follow
2 Necessary medication must be delivered to school by a parent guardian or other responsible adult along with a physicians written request for distribution by school personnel (This request must be on the form provided by the diocesan legal office and can be obtained at the school office)
3 Medication brought to school must be in a container labeled by a pharmacist or doctor The label must include the students name the name of the physician date ofprescription dosage and frequency of administration
4 Parents must sign an Indemnity Agreement which has be prepared by the Legal Office and is distributed by the school office
5 Only those medications which absolutely must be administered during school hours should be brought to school for distribution by school personnel
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FORMA
PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
I
PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
I
Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
-- -I
Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
- Pages3and4
- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
- PoliciesPages11and12
- PoliciesPages13and14
- PoliciesPages15and16
- PoliciesPages17and18
- PoliciesPages19and20
- PoliciesPages1and2
- PoliciesPages3and4
- PoliciesPages5and6
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FORMA
PHYSICIANS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL
It is required by School that the attending physician fill out the following form for all medications to be given during school hours
Date Students Name
Medication and Dosage
(Date to Date) Name (Duration of Medica it on)
Condition for Which Medication is Requested
Possible Side Effects
Physicians Phone No Physicians Signature
Please send the medication to school in the prescription bottle with this form and deliver it to
Name
School Address
I
PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
I
Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
-- -I
Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
- Pages3and4
- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
- PoliciesPages11and12
- PoliciesPages13and14
- PoliciesPages15and16
- PoliciesPages17and18
- PoliciesPages19and20
- PoliciesPages1and2
- PoliciesPages3and4
- PoliciesPages5and6
- PoliciesPages7and8
- PoliciesPages9and10
- SchoolBackCover
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PARENT REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION AND
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE AND INDEMNITY
We request that school personnel School administer medication per attached Physicians Form A to our child ______________ according to the direction of our attending physician In making this request we acknowledge that we have been advised that no physician will be present or available during the administration of medication that a school nurse will not be present or available for this purpose and that medication will be administered by a person with no medical training
We acknowledge our awareness that the administration ofmedication under the anticipated circumstances might pose a substantial risk of injury to including death of our child On behalf ofourselves and our child we hereby exonerate release and discharge School andlor parish the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and their agents and employees from any and all claims causes of action and liability whatsoever in respect of any injury to including death of our child which may result at any time in the future by reason of any action taken in good faith pursuant to this request
We further agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless ________ School parish the Roman Catholic Diocese ofPittsburgh and their agents and employees from and suit or proceeding brought to enforce any such clain1 cause of action or liability We enter into this agreement of release and indemnity voluntarily and without coercion for the purpose of inducing the employees School to administer medication to our child
Date ParentGuardian
ParentGuardian (Signatures of all parentsguardians required)
THIS DOCUMENT IS A CONTRACT WHICH AFFECTS YOU AND YOUR CHILDS LEGAL RIGHTS YOU SHOULD READ THIS DOCUMENT
CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU MAY SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
I
Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
-- -I
Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
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- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
- PoliciesPages11and12
- PoliciesPages13and14
- PoliciesPages15and16
- PoliciesPages17and18
- PoliciesPages19and20
- PoliciesPages1and2
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- SchoolBackCover
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630 WEAPONS POLICY
Any person carrying a weapon onto school property including but not limited to a school building outdoor areas outdoor facilities vehicles used to transport students or school related activities poses a clear and present danger to other students and staff For the purpose of this policy a weapon is defined to be a gun knife or any other article which could be used to cause injury Such person in possession of a weapon violates state criminal statutes and school regulations and shall be subject to the following discipline and penalty
1 Parents will be immediately notified
2 Local police will be called
3 The student will be expelled
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
I
Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
-- -I
Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
- Pages3and4
- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
- PoliciesPages11and12
- PoliciesPages13and14
- PoliciesPages15and16
- PoliciesPages17and18
- PoliciesPages19and20
- PoliciesPages1and2
- PoliciesPages3and4
- PoliciesPages5and6
- PoliciesPages7and8
- PoliciesPages9and10
- SchoolBackCover
-
Internet Use Policy
Saint Anne School
This policy is established to ensure understanding and application of Saint Anne School Internet Use Saint Anne School reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time It is understood that the administration of Saint Anne School will inform parentsguardians of any changes made in thispolicy via the schools monthly newsletter Students parents andor guardians are required to review these guidelines with their child(ren) and complete and return the attached parentguardian consent form
This guideline includes but is not limited to the following areas
1 Information and news from a wide variety of sources and research institutions 2 Public domain and shareware software of all types 3 Discussion groups 4 Access to any educational institutions and libraries
Etiquette
1 Be polite when sending written messages to others 2 Appropriate language is expected in all messages 3 Anything pertaining to illegal activity is expressly forbidden 4 Do not reveal access information personal or otherwise 5 Do not disrupt others I use of the internet access 6 All users should remember that deleted materials can be retrieved
The following actions which are not inclusive are considered unacceptable actions by the administration of Saint Anne School
1 Placing unlawful information on the Internet 2 Using the Internet for non-school related activities 3 Sending messages that are likely to result in loss of the recipients work or systems 4 Using the Internet for commercial purposes 5 Using the Internet for political lobbying that does not support the expressed philosophy
and tenets of the Catholic Church 6 Sending or receiving copyrighted material without permission 7 Plagiarism 8 Using Internet access to send or retrieve pornographic material inappropriate file text
files dangerous to the integrity of the system violent or threatening material or messages 9 Circumventing security measures on school or remote computers or networks 10 Vandalism 11 Falsifying ones identity
DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
I
Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
-- -I
Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
- Pages3and4
- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
- PoliciesPages11and12
- PoliciesPages13and14
- PoliciesPages15and16
- PoliciesPages17and18
- PoliciesPages19and20
- PoliciesPages1and2
- PoliciesPages3and4
- PoliciesPages5and6
- PoliciesPages7and8
- PoliciesPages9and10
- SchoolBackCover
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DISCIPLINE
Introduction
Saint Anne School administration and faculty are committed to teach and model Gospel values to encourage students to live their lives as a reflection of Christ The philosophy of the school strives to recognize and respect the dignity of each person and to offer a positive Christ-centered safe learning environment based on the Social Teachings of the Church Discipline is considered an element of moral guidance not as a form of punishment
Every teacher and staff member shares the responsibility to model appropriate behavior and to support the structure necessary for learning self-discipline Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their actions develop self control and accept responsibility and consequences for inappropriate behavior
A Christ-centered school environment fosters the following behaviors
1 Recognizing and fostering the uniqueness and dignity of each individual 2 Nurturing respect in all relationships involving school and parish community 3 Developing a sense of rights and responsibilities and commitment to the entire school and
parish community
Social skills both interpersonal and intrapersonal are taught modeled practiced and infused into the daily life and experience of the school family
Guiding Principles
The following seven principles are the basis of Catholic Social Teachings and are the principles that guide us in all of our interactions
bull We believe in the life and dignity of the human person Each person is sacred bull We believe we are called to family community and participation It is our duty to support each
other by our actions bull We believe that we have rights and responsibilities Every person has the fundamental right to life
and responsibility to and for one another bull We believe that we have an obligation to the poor and vulnerable We are called to put the rights
of others before our own bull We believe that we are called to care for Gods creation We are all stewards of the earth bull We believe that solidarity is our call We are one family regardless of our differences bull We believe that workers have rights and that work has dignity Work is a form of participating in
Gods creation
I
Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
-- -I
Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
- Pages3and4
- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
- PoliciesPages11and12
- PoliciesPages13and14
- PoliciesPages15and16
- PoliciesPages17and18
- PoliciesPages19and20
- PoliciesPages1and2
- PoliciesPages3and4
- PoliciesPages5and6
- PoliciesPages7and8
- PoliciesPages9and10
- SchoolBackCover
-
Expectations
As a matter of safety students are expected to behave in the following manner
Before school 1 to arrive after 8 05 except to attend the extended care program or if bused 2 to gather in the designated area 3 to engage in quiet conversation 4 to line up quietly when the school bell rings
In school 1 to walk quieti y through the halls 2 to use proper language at all times 3 to follow the dress code for school days and dress updown days 4 to respect school property and the property of other students 5 to have a note from their parentguardian if they change their mode of school
transportation
In the classroom 1 to follow the classroom rules of each teacher 2 to be responsible for submitting homework on time and making up assignments missed
within a reasonable amount of time 3 to have a respectful attitude toward teachers and one another 4 to be responsible for appropriate supplies 5 to be honest in all communications 6 to use computers and school equipment appropriately 7 not to chew gum 8 not to remain in or enter a classroom at any time without a teacher or designated adult
present
During recess 1 not to re-enter the building unless for an emergency 2 to display good sportsmanship and exercise self control 3 to play in assigned areas only 4 to stay on school grounds at all times (This includes not retrieving a ball that has gone off
school grounds) To obey the directives of playground monitors courteously and promptly
5 stop playing at the first bell and walk quietly to their designated line when the second bell rings
During lunch 1 to remain seated until finished eating and the recess bell rings 2 to clean up pick up all papers scraps of food etc and dispose of them properly 3 to obey playground supervisors at all times
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
-- -I
Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
- Pages3and4
- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
- PoliciesPages11and12
- PoliciesPages13and14
- PoliciesPages15and16
- PoliciesPages17and18
- PoliciesPages19and20
- PoliciesPages1and2
- PoliciesPages3and4
- PoliciesPages5and6
- PoliciesPages7and8
- PoliciesPages9and10
- SchoolBackCover
-
After school 1 to follow dismissal procedures 2 to walk to assigned place to wait until bus or car ride arrives 3 not to run or play games on the school grounds 4 to leave the school grounds immediately 5 to sign in at the extended care program if not picked up by 3 10
At athletic events and assemblies 1 to practice good sportsmanship as spectators and participants 2 to show respect towards coaches referees and visiting teams 3 to maintain an appropriate silence during special performances
Outside school 1 to behave responsibly off school property
(If the principal is made aware of misconduct off school property of a child recognized to be a student in Saint Anne School parents may be contacted however it is important to note that the school is not responsible for students actions that occur off school property)
2 Principals will forward disciplinary notices given by public school bus drivers to parents to support the disciplinary report of the bus driver (See page 10 for Bus Expectations)
Consequences
Please be aware that any disrespect destructive act or inappropriate behavior will be dealt with accordingly If an individual student does not meet hisher personal responsibility for good conduct the school may discipline the student
The severity or repetitive nature of non-compliance to the above expectations will determine the appropriate consequences To remediate unacceptable behavior the following actions may be taken
1 Teacherstudent conference to develop a plan for remediation 2 Notification to parents 3 Administrative referral 4 Referral to the E-SAP Team 5 School service required 6 Loss of recess 7 Detention 8 Denial of participation in school activities including sports 9 School probation or 10 Suspension
The following behaviors will result in immediate administrative referrals and can result in referrals to law enforcement or other government agencies violations of weapons policy violations of the drugalcohol policy any purposeful action that results in bodily harm to another
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
-- -I
Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
- Pages3and4
- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
- PoliciesPages11and12
- PoliciesPages13and14
- PoliciesPages15and16
- PoliciesPages17and18
- PoliciesPages19and20
- PoliciesPages1and2
- PoliciesPages3and4
- PoliciesPages5and6
- PoliciesPages7and8
- PoliciesPages9and10
- SchoolBackCover
-
6011 RACIAL DISCRIMINATION POLICY Policy Statement
There shall be no racial discrimination in our schools
Procedures for Implementation of Policy
1 This policy applies to all school personnel
2 When a complaint of racial discrimination is received at a school the Principal should ask that it be submitted to himher in writing and the Principal should prepare a written report of the complaint The written complaint and the Principals report should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools for investigation
3 After obtaining all of the facts relating to the complaint the Superintendent of Schools will appoint an Investigative Team The Team shall consist of three members selected from the approved list One Team member shall be appointed chairman of the Investigative Team
4 The Superintendent of Schools shall notify the party filing the complaint the accused party the pastor and the principal that an Investigative Team has been appointed
5 The Investigative Team shall meet with the parties filing the complaint the party accused of the discrimination the principal pastor witnesses and any other individuals who have information relative to the complaint in question
6 After gathering all of the necessary infonnation the Team shall prepare a report with a recommendation and submit the report and recommendation to the Superintendent of Schools
7 After reviewing the report and recommendation the Superintendent of Schools shall consult with the Secretary for Education Black Catholic Ministries andor the Legal Department if necessary
8 If it is deemed necessary the Superintendent of Schools shall meet with the complaining parties
9 The Superintendent of Schools shall make a recommendation concerning the resolution of the matter and shall advise the complaining parties of their right to a Diocesan due process hearing
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
-- -I
Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
- Pages3and4
- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
- PoliciesPages11and12
- PoliciesPages13and14
- PoliciesPages15and16
- PoliciesPages17and18
- PoliciesPages19and20
- PoliciesPages1and2
- PoliciesPages3and4
- PoliciesPages5and6
- PoliciesPages7and8
- PoliciesPages9and10
- SchoolBackCover
-
602 CHILD ABUSE POLICY
This policy approved by the Diocesan School Board concerns the reporting of child abuse and neglect in accordance with the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act No 124 of 1975 and the Regulations thereunder It is the purpose of the Act and this policy to encourage and foster more complete reporting of suspected child abuse so as to ensure the childs well-being and to preserve and stabilize family life wherever appropriate
Policy Statement
Any employee of the Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh including Principals Educational Consultants Teachers and other professional staff including Federal or State Government personnel who have reason to believe that a child coming before them in their professional or official capacity is an abused child shall immediately report such case to the Chlld Abuse Hotline (800-932-0313)
It is not the responsibility of any employee of the Catholic School or Federal or State Government personnel to prove that the child has been abused or neglected or to determine whether the child is in need of protection The responsibility is to report the suspected case to the Abuse Hotline
In situations involving the investigation of alleged child abuse by Children and Youth Services caseworkers it shall be our policy to permit the Children and Youth Services caseworker to interview the student at the school without the parents being present (please note that this is the only situation in which a student may be interviewed by anyone at the school without a parent being present)
Addendum March 1990
6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
-- -I
Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
- Pages3and4
- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
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6031 SUSPENSION EXPULSION AND PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW
Rationale and Procedure for Suspensions
A student may be temporarily suspended by the principal for a serious infraction of school regulations or for repeated detentions Suspension may vary in length from one to ten days However no prior notice is needed The principal shall meet with the parents and the parents shall receive a written Notice of Suspension The Notice of Suspension is kept on file in the principals office and a copy is given to the parents This document will not only explain why the student was suspended but will contain an agreement between the studentparents and the principal describing the students future cooperation in a program designed to resolve the students problems
Suspensions should be held in school and the student not marked absent unless the offense is particularly egregious in which case out-of-school suspension is the remedy Out-of-school suspensions follow the same guidelines as in-school suspensions except assignments are given in the various subject areas for home study The parents will meet during this period with the principal and teachers to defme expectations upon the student s retum~
Rationale and Procedure for Expulsions
An expUlsion is a severe punishment and should only be applied in very serious circumstances Every attempt should be made during earlier offenses if any to provide guidance and counseling to the students and parents under the direction of the principal and pastor
An expUlsion may be necessary for persistent and willful disregard of school rules and regulations The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull chronic undesirable conduct detrimental to the physical andor moral well-being of self or other students
bull continued malicious disobedience or disrespect for school authority
bull continued refusal by parents andor students to comply with school policies
An expUlsion may also be necessary for a single serious incident or event or situation involving disregard for or a clear violation of a school rule or regulation The following examples are illustrative but not exhaustive
bull selling or using drugs or alcohol
bull violation of the Weapons Policy 633
bull physical abuse of other students or staff
bull indecent behavior
bull arson
bull theft
POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
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Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
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POLICY STATEMENT
Substance Abuse Policy
The Department for Catholic Schools recognizes that chem~cal abuse is a serious problem Our poJicyis based on the ~eIief that chemical dependency is n life threatening Hincss Hwt ~ljrects ___ -- __- -- bull Iv soirituaUv intellectuallv and sociall
~~ -- --- -- -- --shy
Revised February 2000
-- -I
Situations Action Investigation Notify Parents Notify Police Student Disposition Discipline Substance DispJsitiotl middot--i
Refer 10 administrator Refer to Core Team for Contact will be made1 A staffmember is Refer to Core Team for
Iconcerned about possible appropriate investigation appropriate referral and DA abuse recommendation
2 Student is currently under Report to administrator who The administrator will Parents are contacted and In accordance with the law Same I Suspension in accordance with school I Immediately take the ithe influence of drugs andlor will call parents and the request that the student asked to come to school proper authorities will be policy with possible request for substance to tlie alcohol nurse Student is searched empty all pockets andlor inunediately contacted when immediate withdrawal from school administrator I
purse The students locker -a substance is located 2 A rrangements for an assessment with 2 Place the silb~ance ii i
desk and all personal -a deal is witnessed a licensed drug and alcohol agency will sealed bag 2nd latel wti Inc property will be searched - notes relating to sale of be made within five days date and time ofday The student will not be len drugs is found 3 Students and parents must comply 3 Place the bag in 3 locked alone for any reason wUh the reconunendations ofagency cabinet
prior to students readmission 4 Police should immediatc) I I
4 There will be follow-up consultations be called bv the I between agency and school (0 detennine administraior
I
compliance with recommendations I S Refusal to compty with schools I
Ireconuncndations may result in I
immediate withdrawal -
3 A student is caught with School personnel will Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same Idrugs or alcohol confiscate the substance Summon the administrator ior escort the student to the administrators office I
4 A student is found using The group sponsor or Same Parents are contacted and will Same Same Same Same in possession of or administrator will be be requested to transport suspected to be under the notified An anecdotal student home Ifunwilling influence at any school written report is filed police or emergency event personnel witl transport
student
5 A student is found in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Same Same possession of any apparatus
connected with the use of I
drugs (ie papers pipes) ~ 6 A student is caught in Refer to situation 3 Same Parents are contacted Same Same Expulsion Same t
process ofdistributing drugs i
to anyone I
611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
- Pages3and4
- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
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- PoliciesPages13and14
- PoliciesPages15and16
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- PoliciesPages19and20
- PoliciesPages1and2
- PoliciesPages3and4
- PoliciesPages5and6
- PoliciesPages7and8
- PoliciesPages9and10
- SchoolBackCover
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611 CLARIFICATION OF FINANCING POLICY
For clarification and response to recent but ongoing questions about some of our approved fmancing policies for elementary schools you are reminded that
Catholic children must meet three criteria to be eligible for the Catholic tuition rate a) they are baptized b) the family is registered in a Catholic parish and 3) the family is practicing their faith through regular Mass attendance and regular use of the parish envelope system (Policy 44)
Thus as described in Policy 44 children must attend the school of their home parish If the local parish does not have a school the children may attend a Catholic school by following its registration process for non-parish children In cases such as this Policy 42 applies as follows
All Catholic children in a given Catholic elementary school (ie both parish children and non-parish children from a non-school Catholic parish) will be charged the same tuition rates (Policy 42) However children from parishes with a school cannot be accepted in other Catholic schools without written permission from their pastor These children are to be charged the non-Catholic tuition rate as well
From Dr Robert Paserba Superintendent of Schools to all Pastors and Elementary School Principals
May 1 1997
- 1Cover
- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
- Pages3and4
- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
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- PoliciesPages19and20
- PoliciesPages1and2
- PoliciesPages3and4
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- SchoolBackCover
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- 2WelcomeIntro
- 3MissionSchedule
- Pages11and12
- Pages13and14
- Pages1and2
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- Pages5and6
- Pages7and8
- Pages9and10
- Policies
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