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St. Joseph School Family Handbook


WELCOME
SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
HANDBOOK PURPOSE
CURRICULUM
Overview
Catholic Identity
Prayer and Liturgy
Homework and Testing and Policies
Semester Examinations
Report Cards/Conferences
Progress Reports
Grading
Honor Roll
Standardized Testing
Special Services
Policy on Modifications in Academic Programs and Grading
Computer Use
Field Trips
Summer Review Packets
Extra Help
COMMUNICATION
St. Joseph School Parent-Teacher Covenant
Responsibilities
Parental Involvement
Home and School Association
School Advisory Board
Room Parents
Contacting Teachers
Telephone Calls
Open House/Back to School Night
Visitors
Snow Days and "No-School" Announcements
Weekly Notice
Attendance Policy
Special Requests: Absences and Make-Up Work
Medical Appointments
Admission to St. Joseph School
Pre-K Admission
Screening Procedures
Transfer Student Placement Testing
TRANSPORTATION
Arrival at School (updated June 2010)
Leaving School Early
Dismissal (updated June 2010)
Late Pick-Ups (updated June 2010)
Student Care Club (updated June 2010)
Student Transportation
Buses
Parking
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Health Assessments
Health Procedures
Food Allergy Policy
Injuries
Pets
Suspension/Expulsion
Bullying *See Addendum
Detention
Lunch/Recess Detention
Hot Lunch Program
Lunch /Recess Rules
Candy/Gum/Soda
Toys, Games
UNIFORM POLICY
Summer Uniform Policy
Gym Uniform
Winter Uniform Policy
Unacceptable Attire for All Students
Lost and Found
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sharing Assemblies
Book Fair
Staff Development Days
Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation
Catholic Schools' Week
Christmas Concert
The Monster Mash
Field Day
Graduation
School Pictures
Birthday Parties
Ice Cream and Ice Cream Socials
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Basketball, Cheerleading, Track and Field
Student Council
STATEMENT OF POLICY ON TUITION PAYMENTS
CODE OF CONDUCT
**ADDENDUM (added September 2009)
Discipline
Bullying