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SAINTANDREWCATHOLICSCHOOL

PARENT/STUDENT

HANDBOOK

11835South3600WestRiverton,Utah84065

PHONE(801)253-6000

RevisedAugust2016

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TableofContents

SAINTANDREWCATHOLICSCHOOLHISTORY.........................................................................4

MISSION.................................................................................................................................5

DIOCESANPOLICIESANDTHISHANDBOOK............................................................................5

EDUCATIONALOBJECTIVES.....................................................................................................5

STUDENTLEARNINGEXPECTATIONS.......................................................................................5

ACCREDITATION.....................................................................................................................6

ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................6

APPOINTMENTSANDMESSAGES............................................................................................6

CELLPHONESANDDIGITALDEVICES.......................................................................................8

CHANGEOFADDRESS/PHONE/EMAIL....................................................................................8

ROOMCOORDINATOR...........................................................................................................9Religious/Moral:.............................................................................................................................1021stCenturySkillsfromPreschool-8thgradeare:............................................................................11

DAILYSCHOOLSCHEDULE......................................................................................................12

DISCIPLINEPOLICY.................................................................................................................13SaintAndrewCatholicSchoolStaffCoreBeliefs..............................................................................13ThreattoSchoolSafety...................................................................................................................15HarassmentofStudents..................................................................................................................15

DRESSCODEPOLICY..............................................................................................................16SaintAndrewCatholicSchoolUniformPolicy..................................................................................18Non-uniformDress..........................................................................................................................19

DROPOFFANDPICKUP.........................................................................................................19

EMERGENCYAUTHORIZEDPICK-UPINFORMATION...............................................................19

EXTENDED-DAYPROGRAM....................................................................................................19

HEALTHISSUES......................................................................................................................20

HOMEWORK.........................................................................................................................20

LOSTANDFOUND.................................................................................................................21

LUNCHPROGRAM.................................................................................................................21LunchRoomRulesandProcedures..................................................................................................22

MEDICALTREATMENT...........................................................................................................22

PARENTSERVICE...................................................................................................................22

PARENT-TEACHERCONFERENCES..........................................................................................23

PARENTVISITATION..............................................................................................................23

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PARTIES.................................................................................................................................23

PRAYER.................................................................................................................................23

POWERSCHOOL.....................................................................................................................24

RECESS..................................................................................................................................24

REPORTCARDS......................................................................................................................24Retention:.......................................................................................................................................25

SAFEENVIRONMENT&BACKGROUNDCHECK.......................................................................25

SCHOOLCLOSURES................................................................................................................25

SICKNESSANDACCIDENT......................................................................................................25

DIOCESANASSESSMENTPOLICY............................................................................................26

SUBSIDIARITY........................................................................................................................26

TERMINATIONOFENROLLMENT...........................................................................................26

TEXTBOOKS...........................................................................................................................26

TRANSFER.............................................................................................................................27

TUITIONPOLICY....................................................................................................................27

VISITORPERMITS..................................................................................................................27

WELLNESSPOLICY.................................................................................................................27

ASBESTOSDISCLAIMER..........................................................................................................27

CONCLUSION.........................................................................................................................28

PARENTVOLUNTEERHANDBOOK.........................................................................................29DiocesanPoliciesCanBeFoundOntheDiocesanWebsite-www.dioslc.org

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FORWARDTheDiocesanSuperintendentofCatholicSchools,MarkLonge,formulatespolicy,andhisofficedistributestheAdministrativeHandbook,whichcontainsdirectivesfortheparochialschoolsinourdiocese.Veryoftenourschoolpoliciesdirectlyrelatetodiocesanschoolpolicies.Inaddition,pastoraldirectivespromulgatedbytheBishopoftheDioceseofSaltLakeCity,arereferencedwhen appropriate. You can access the diocesan Administrative Handbook on the diocesanwebsite:www.dioslc.orgManyoftheideasinthishandbookcomefromeitherthebookswrittenby,ortheSchoolLawclassestaughtbySisterMaryAngelaShaughnessy,SCN,J.D.,Ph.D.,whousesherlegalandethicalexpertisetoministertoCatholicschoolcommunities.Ourprincipal,PatrickS. Jefferies, is responsible for formulatingandcommunicating rulesandpolicies. Following canon law, the pastor of Saint Andrew Parish, Reverend Marco Lopez,overseesallministriesoftheparishincludingtheparishministry.Mayhecontinuetoguideusformanyyears.SAINTANDREWCATHOLICSCHOOLHISTORYSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolisoneof12CatholicelementaryschoolslocatedinUtahandispartoftheDioceseofSaltLakeCityCatholicschoolsystem.Itislocatedinthesouthwestquadrantofthevalley,inthecityofRiverton,Utah,oneoftwoCatholicschoolsonthewestsideofthevalley.SaintAndrewCatholic Schoolopened itsdoors inAugust,2008withgradesPre-Kindergartenthroughfiveandastudentbodyof110.Asstudentswerepromoted,theschoolgrewtoincludegradesPK3througheight.TheschoolisaparochialschoolandaministryofSaintAndrewCatholicParish. The beautiful modern building was the generous gift to the diocese by the ALSamFoundation. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 1, 2007, with TheMostReverendBishopJohnC.Westerblessingtheground.ReverendFranciscoPires,foundingPastorofSaintAndrewCatholicParishpresidedwithlocalcivicanddiocesanrepresentativespresenttoturnthesoil.Childrenofthevicinitywillbenefitfromthisdonationformanyyearstocome.SisterKarlaMcKinnie,CSC,wasappointedinAugustof2007,toprepareandopentheschool,asthe founding principal. The Most Reverend Bishop John C. Wester and the parish/schoolcommunityproudlydedicatedthebuildingonSeptember13,2008.

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MISSIONSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolpartnerswithparentsandthecommunitytobuildtheleadersourworldneedsbyteachingtoANSWERTHECALLtoadvocateforGod,others,andselfthroughactions,words,andwriting.DIOCESANPOLICIESANDTHISHANDBOOKDiocesanpastoraldirectivesandpoliciessupersedeallitemsintheSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolHandbook.Nothinginthishandbookcanbecontrarytothosedirectivesandpolicies.Themostcurrentversionofdiocesandirectivesandpoliciesavailableatthediocesanwebsite(www.dioslc.org)alwaysgovern.Likewise,themostcurrentversionofthishandbookavailableontheschoolwebsitegovern.Theschoolhandbookcanbefoundatwww.standrewut.org.EDUCATIONALOBJECTIVES

• All students are special creations ofGod’s love and can recognize and appreciate thequalitiesthatmakethemunique.

• Allstudentsarecapableoflearningandtheylearnbestinasafeandsecureenvironment.• All students spiritually mature in a faith community through the study of Catholic

doctrines,participationintheSacramentsanddailyprayerexperiences.• Allstudentsareheldtohigh,positiveexpectationsbasedontheirindividualtalentsand

they are responsible for developing themselves and serving others in the light of theGospel.

• All students are educated primarily by their parents, working in collaboration withteacherstohelpstudentsachieveafeelingofcompetencethatenablesthemtomasterdifficultchallengesandexperience.

STUDENTLEARNINGEXPECTATIONSKnowledge

• Istrivetobealife-longlearner.• Iampreparedtolearn.• Isetgoals.• Ithinkandproblemsolve.

Faith• IknowGodisthegiverofallgifts.• IloveandrespectGodandallcreation.• Imakegoodchoices.• IknowGod’swordandmyfaith

Community• Istandupforothers.• Iacceptresponsibilityformyownactions.• Irespectallpeople.• Iserveothers.

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ACCREDITATIONSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolisincompliancewiththeregulationsandpoliciesoftheOfficeofCatholicSchoolsoftheDioceseofSaltLakeCity.ThesearetheregulationsandpoliciesthatarepublishedintheAdministrativeHandbookaswellasthosethatmaybesubsequentlydeterminedbytheSuperintendentofSchools.TheWesternCatholicEducationalAssociationandtheUtahStateDepartmentofEducationalsoaccreditSaintAndrewCatholicSchool.ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTSAt Saint Andrew Catholic School, new students, applying for admission to grades 1-8, mustpresentcurrentreportcardsandstudentsapplyingtogrades4-8,willbetestedforplacementinaddition to presenting previous and current report cards. New students are accepted on aprobationary basis. In individual cases, some studentsmay be accepted only after signing acontract detailing academic and behavioral expectations. If probationary students do notperformatacceptablelevelsbothacademicallyandsocially,theymaybeaskedtowithdraw.SaintAndrewCatholicSchoolpolicyforadmissionisasfollows:

1st-Siblingsofpresentlyenrolledstudents2nd-SaintAndrewCatholicparishmembers3rd-OtherCatholics4th-Non-Catholics

APPOINTMENTSANDMESSAGESWearealwayshappytotalkwithyouaboutyourchildandtoassurethatthereisadequatetimetomeetwithyouandtoensurethesmoothoperationoftheschoolday,weaskthatyoupleasemakeanappointmenttomeetwithus.Appointmentswiththeprincipalmaybemadebyemailingarequest,orcallingtheschoolofficeduringschoolofficehours.Emailingteachersdirectlyisthebestwayset-upappointments.However,sinceclasstimeissovaluable and important, appointmentswith teachersmay only be scheduled before or afterschool.Innowaymayateacherbedisturbedfromhis/herprimarydutiesoncetheschooldaybeginsunlesstheinterruptionisapprovedbytheprincipal.Telephonemessagestostudentsduringschoolhoursarestronglydiscouraged.Onlymessagesofvitalimportancewillberelayedtostudentsduringschoolhourssinceitisimpossibletodelivermessageswithoutdisruptingclasses.Thesecurityofourstudents isvitally important. If, throughurgentnecessity,aparentcomespersonallytoschooltodeliveramessageortobringsomethingtoastudent,theparentmustcometotheschooloffice.Undernocircumstancesistheparenttogodirectlytothestudent’sclassroom.

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Studentsarepermittedtousethetelephoneintheofficeonlyincasesofextremeneed,andthenonlywithpermissionfromateacher.ATTENDANCE/ABSENCEResearchandpractical experience showusa connectionbetween learningandachievement.Promptandregularattendanceatschoolisessentialforacademicsuccess.Parentsareurged,tonotkeeptheirchildrenoutofschoolexceptforillnessoremergencies.Medical,dental,andothersuchappointmentsshouldnotbescheduledduringschoolhoursunlessabsolutelynecessary.TheschooldayforPreschool-8thgradeisfrom8:15amto3:30pmMondaythroughThursday.DismissaltimeonFridayisat1:00pmforallstudents.Theschoolcalendarwillindicateanyotherearlydismissaldays.Studentsshouldnotarriveonschoolgroundsbefore7:45amandshouldleavetheschoolgroundsbefore3:30pmoratthetimeofearlydismissal.Studentswhoarrivebefore 7:45 amor have not been picked up by 3:45 pmwill be placed in the ExtendedDayProgram(EDP)andtheappropriatefeesmaybebilledtotheparent.SaintAndrewisaclosedcampus.Onceatschool,studentsarenotpermittedtoleavethecampuswithoutdirectadultsupervisionduringschoolhours.Studentsmaynotshopatlocalconveniencestores before or after schoolwithout parental/guardian supervision. Studentswho leave theschoolgroundswithoutpermissionaresubjecttosuspensionand/orexpulsion.Inordertoprovidecontinuityinyourchild’sschoolday,weurgeyoutoavoidhavingtotakeyourchildoutofclassbeforetheregulardismissaltime.However,shoulditbecomenecessary,pleasesendanotetotheofficeinthemorningstatingboththereasonforandthetimeofthestudent’sdeparture.Ifyourchildistobepickedupbysomeoneotherthantheparentorguardian,thisshould be specified in the note. That person also needs to be listed on the emergencyinformationformthatparentsfillouteachyearaswelltheauthorizedpick-uplistinPowerSchool.Identificationwillalsobechecked.Ineveryinstancestudentsmustbepickedupattheofficeandcheckedoutbythesecretaryordesignee.Achildisconsideredabsentforhalfoftheschooldayifhe/shearrivesafter10:30amorleavesschoolbefore1:30pm.If a child is absent, a parent is required to notify the school office by phone or email(attendance@standrewut.org)before9:00am.Ifyouwanttopickupschoolworkforyourchildat4:00pm,pleaselettheofficeknowwhenyoucallthatmorning.Uponthechild’sreturntoschool,awrittennoteshouldbesenttothemainofficeinciatingthereasonfortheabsence.Thenoteshouldbedatedandsignedbyaparent.Astudentisresponsibleformaterialscoveredduringhis/herabsence.Teachersarenotobligedtoadministermake-upteststoastudentunlesshis/herabsencewasduetoanillnessoranothergravereason.Responsibilityrestsuponthestudenttomakearrangementswiththeteacherforthe administration of themake-up test at a time convenient to both and to get anymissedassignments.

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AtSaintAndrewCatholicSchool,areportcardmaynotbeissuedifachildisabsentfor10ormoredaysinaquarter.ForastudenttocontinuetoattendSaintAndrewCatholicSchool,theymust:

• Maintainregularattendance(punctualandconsistent)• Reflecteffortandmotivationtoachieveacademicprogresssuitabletohisorhercapacity• Followthebehaviorstandardsoftheschool• Reflectmaturityinsocialbehaviorappropriatetohisorherage

Theparent/guardianmust:

• Besupportiveoftheschool’smissionandphilosophy• Cooperatewithteachersandadministration

TardyPolicyBeingontimetoschoolisimportant.Itallowseachstudenttogetofftoagoodstarteachday,bybeingapartofthecommunitymeetingandensuresthattheydonotmissanyvaluableclassinstruction. It isanimportantlifeskillthatwillbenefityourstudentthroughouttheirlives.Inaddition, entering the classroom after school has begun is disruptive to the entire class andinterfereswiththeteacher’slessons.Achildistardywhenhe/shearrivesafter8:15am.Studentswhoaretardymustgototheofficetoatardyslipbeforegoingtoclass.Studentswillnotbeadmittedintheclassroomwithoutatardyslipformtheoffice.Ifastudentistardyeightormoretimesinanyquarter,thatstudentwillnotreceivemorethananS-incitizenshiponthereportcard.**Weunderstandthatparentshavethegreatestroleinarrivaltimeofourstudents.Tohonorthatrole,parentswillbegivencreditfor.25servicehourswhentheirstudentshavenotardiesinaquarter.**CELLPHONESANDDIGITALDEVICESDigitaldevicesincludebutarenotlimitedtocellphones,smartphones,tabletcomputers,iPads,iPod Touches and similar items. We recognize the utility of these items in the educationalenvironment.Teacherswillindicatewhenstudentsmayusetheminaneducationallyappropriatemanner.Theprincipalordesignate,reservestherighttoinspectanydeviceoncampusforthepurposes forsafetyandorderregardlessof themanner inwhichthedevice isaccessingdataservicesoruse.Theprincipalisfinalarbiteronwhatqualifiesasadigitaldevice.CHANGEOFADDRESS/PHONE/EMAILInorder tomaintain student records current,weaskparents toplease reportany changeofresidence, phone numbers, or email address to the office as soon as it occurs. Changes in

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parentalcustodyorguardianship,with legaldocumentation,alsoneedtobeupdatedsothatappropriate changes canbemade to emergencymedical release information andauthorizedpick-upforms.ROOMCOORDINATOREachgradehasoneparentwhoprimarydutyistofacilitatecommunicationoneventsandotheritems.TheyserveaspartoftheParentTeacherGroup(PTG)leadership.TheRoomCoordinatorwillcontactyoutoletyouknowaboutevents,volunteerneedsfortheclass,alongwithotherimportantandfunevents!Theyarethepersonyoucangotogetquestionsanswered,parenttoparent!COMMUNICATIONWeusemultiplewaystopassinformationtoparentsandcommunitymembers.Weuseemail(primarysource),theschoolwebsite,FridayEnvelopes,FaceBook,andTwitter.Thisensuresthatallmessagesgethometoyouinatimelymannerandalsosavespaperresources.Pleasemakesurethatwehaveacurrentemailaddressforyouandnotifytheofficeofanychanges.Mostemailsarealsopostedonourwebsite:www.standrewut.org.Atthebeginningoftheschoolyeara9x12envelope(FridayEnvelope)ispreparedforeachchildtobeusedforpapercommunicationbetweentheschoolandhome.TheenvelopewillbesenthomeeveryFriday.Pleaseremovethematerialintheenvelope,encloseanyreplies,signanddate the front of the envelope and return it to school thenext school day. In the event anenvelopeislost,thereisa$2replacementfee.AweeklymessagewillalsobeemailedeachFriday(Fridaymessage).Itwillalsobepostedontheschoolwebsite.Occasionallytherewillbeadditionalemailmessages.Pleasecheckyouremaildailysoyoudonotmissanyimportantinformation.Messagesthatneedtoreachtheofficeorteachersbeforetheendoftheschooldayshouldbephonedintotheofficeorsentinwriting.CURRICULUMThefundamentalpurposeofCatholicschoolsisto:

• Provideasafe,nurturingandsecureenvironmentinwhichstudentsencounterthelivingGod,whoinJesusChrist,revealsHistransformingloveandtruth;

• Partnerwithparentstosupportstudentsintheirlearningandintheirsearchforknowledge,meaning,andtruth;

• CreateaCatholicclimatethatcontributestotheformationofstudentsasactiveparticipantsintheparishcommunity;

• Fosteracultureofeducationalexcellencethroughcriticalthinkingskills,innovationandrigorouscurriculumstandards,aglobalperspective,andanemphasisonmoraleducation,community,andservice;

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• Promotelife-longlearningthatadvancesthedevelopmentofthewholeperson–mind,body,andsoul;and

• Graduatestudentspreparedtobecomeproductive,virtuouscitizensandchurchleaderswhowillfashionamorehumaneandjustworld.

Ourprogramofstudiesreflectsthemission,philosophy,goalsandobjectivesoftheDioceseofSaltLakeCity,inkeepingwiththeprimarygoalofprovidingaquality,accessible,andaffordableCatholic education. Diocesan curriculum provides the framework from which we build ourprogram. Saint Andrew Catholic school students are provided opportunities in the followingareas:Religious/Moral:

• CourseexplorationinthebeliefsandtraditionsoftheCatholicChurch• Participationinprayerandworship• KnowledgeofthepersonandmessageofJesusChristandanunderstandingofHisChurch• Development of moral and spiritual values, ethical standards of conduct and basic

integrity• Personalinteractionthatrespectstherightsofallindividuals,groups,nations,racesand

cultures

Religiousinstructioniscentraltotheprogramofstudies,whichisdesignednotonlytopresentawell-organized exposition of subject matter, but also to bring each student to a personalexperienceofhis/herfaithandadeeperknowledgeofandloveforJesusChrist.Weaccomplishthisthroughdailyprayer,weeklyattendanceatMass,monthlySundayliturgies,prayerservices,opportunitiesfortheSacramentofPenance,andspecialobservancesoftheChurchyear.

ChristianteachingspromotethebuildingofcommunitythroughservicetoGod,theChurch,andneighbors.Thespirituallifeofthestudentsisandmustbeaparamountconcernofourpastor,principal, faculty/staff, and school parents. Since parents are the primary teachers of theirchildren, theeffortsofstudentsandstaff shouldbesupportedathomeby familyprayerandSundayworship.Students in second grade prepare to receive the Sacraments of First Penance and First HolyCommunion.InordertoreceivethesesacramentsastudentmustbeabaptizedCatholicandthebaptismalcertificatemustbeonfile intheschooloffice. Theparentsorguardiansmustalsoattendthepreparationsessions.Students in the eighth grade prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. In order toreceivethissacrament,thestudentmusthavereceivedthesacramentsofBaptism,Penance,andFirstHolyCommunion.Theparentsorguardiansmustalsoattendthepreparationsession.Religionistaughteverydayineverygrade.

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Intellectual:• Education in the core subjects of English, language arts, mathematics, social studies,

science• Developmentof21stCenturySkills:problemidentification,problemsolving,linearlogic,

collaborationandinnovation• Educationinphysicaleducation,art,music,technology,andSpanish• Expectationofqualityworkandachievingexcellence• Avarietyoflearningstrategiesandlifeskills• Integratedknowledgeandapplyingmulti-disciplinaryapproachestoexplainingconcepts• Developmentofstrongoralandwrittenskills

Aesthetic/Cultural:

• Developasenseofwonderandanappreciationforbeautyandthearts• Experienceandparticipateinculturalandartisticevents• DevelopunderstandingofhowtoparticipateinamulticulturalworldgroundedinCatholic

socialandmoralteachingPhysical/Emotional/Social:

• Developmentandpreservationofgoodspiritual,physicalandmentalhealth• Acquisitionofskillsfordealingconstructivelywiththetensionsinherentinchangeand

adaptation• Developmentofinterpersonalskillsandconflictmanagement• Development of a sense of responsibility for oneself and for our local and world

community• Developmentofasenseofresponsibilityforworldwidesocialjustice

21stCenturySkillsfromPreschool-8thgradeare:

• ProblemIdentification• ProblemSolving• LinearLogic• Collaboration• Innovation

Preschool-Pre-Kindergarten:Anemphasisisgiventopreparingstudentstobesuccessfulinourprimarygrades(K-2).Studentsexploreliteracy,numeracy,schoolsocialization,andGod’slove.Wewantstudenttodevelopalifelongloveoflearningaswellasdevelopingthedesiretoserveothers.PrimaryGrades(K-2):AstrongemphasisisgiventodevelopingmasteryoffundamentalskillsinEnglish language, literacy,numeracyandmath,aswellas successasa lifelong learner.Othersubjects(e.g.socialstudies,science,art,music,Spanish,physicaleducation,computer,library)arepresentedinwaysthatcontributetothesocialaspectsofthechild’sgrowthintheearlyyearsof development and education. Strong emphasis is placed on giving service to the family

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communityElementary(3rd–4th):Theseyearsaretheclosesttothe“standard”elementaryclasseswehave.Catholiceducation,especiallyinUtah,hasalwaysgoneaboveabeyondthestandardaroundit.Developageappropriatemasteryofscience,math,Englishlanguagearts,withanemphasisinwritingand reading. Other subjects (e.g. social studies, science, art,music, Spanish,physicaleducation,computer,library)arepresentedinwaysthatcontributetothesocialaspectsofthechild’s growth in the early years of development and education. Emphasis is gain placed onservicetothefamilyalongwiththeconnectiontotheschoolcommunity.AYearofTransition(5th):Afullyearoftransitionfromelementarytomiddleschoolexpectations.Parentsalsoreceiveextrasupportasthisisalsoatransitionalyearforthemastheirchildbeginsadolescence.Servicetofamilyandschoolareemphasized.MiddleSchool(6,7,8):Thepurposeistopreparestudentstobeleadersatouracademicallyrigorous high schools. Students develop skills and knowledge to succeed in high school thruinstruction inmath, science, social studies, and English language arts.Other subjects includelibrary, art, computer,music,physical education, andSpanish.Anemphasis is alsoplacedondeveloping important life skills including: self-reliance, study-skills and accountability. Thecurriculum in the 5th through 8th grades is departmentalized for English language arts,Mathematics,Science,andSocialStudies.Studentshavetheopportunitytoreceiveinstructionfrom different teachers who have specific training in and passion for these very importantsubjects.Studentsengageinservicetofamilyandschoolwhileintroducingtheconnectiontothelargercommunitywelivein.DAILYSCHOOLSCHEDULE7:00-8:00 ExtendedDayProgram(EDP)–Nostudentshouldarrivepriorto7:45unlesspart

ofEDP(a$5.00feeperdayperchildischarged).8:00 StudentscanentertheGym8:15 Start of the school day. Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and announcements as a

schoolinthegym.Studentsarrivingafterthistimeneedatardyslipfromtheoffice.

10:50-12:45Recessandlunch-Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday(onFridaytherewillbenolunchrecessbreak)10:50-11:30 BreakandLunchforGrades6through8

11:15-11:55 BreakandLunchforGrades4and5 11:40-12:20 BreakandLunchforGradesKand1 12:05-12:45 BreakandLunchforGrades2and3

(Friday:1stLunch11:00-11:20,2ndLunch11:25-11:45,3rdLunch11:50-12:10,4thLunch12:15-12:35)

1:00 DismissalonallFridays3:30 DismissalonMondaythroughThursday3:30-6:00 ExtendedDayProgram(EDP)

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DISCIPLINEPOLICYAtSaintAndrewCatholicSchool,eachstudentisauniqueindividualwithuniquepersonal,social,and educational needs. As a result, every disciplinary situation is unique in nature.Consequences formisbehavior provide the best learning valuewhenmatched to the uniquestudentandtheuniquesituation.Theoddsforchildrenlearningfromtheirmistakesincreasedramatically when children see a reasonable connection between their behavior and theresultingconsequences.Discipline takes place in a Christian environment, in which the rights and responsibilities ofstudentsandteachersarerecognized.Thestaffdedicatesitselftofollowingasetofcorebeliefsthatprovideaguidefordealingwithstudentdiscipline.Thesecorebeliefsguideourattemptstoindividualizedisciplinaryproceduresandtohelpstudentsseereasonableconnectionsbetweentheirbehaviorandtheresultingconsequences.Sincethesecorebeliefsprovidetheguidinglightforourprofessionaldecisions,thestaffencouragesparentstobringconcernsandquestionstousintheeventthatweoperateinwaysthatappeartobeinconsistentwiththesecorebeliefs.Atthemostfundamentallevel,thedisciplinepolicyisguidedbytheruleofrespect.Actionsandwordsthatarerespectfulareencouragedandadmired.Thosethataredisrespectfularetobeavoided.Whenindoubt,askthequestion,“Wasitrespectful?”Iftheansweris“yes”,domoreofit.Iftheansweris“no”,stopdoingit.SaintAndrewCatholicSchoolStaffCoreBeliefsThe following list of core beliefs outlines the professional actions and attitudes of all staffmembersinthisschool.

1. Everyattemptwillbemadetomaintainthedignityandself-respectofboththestudentandtheteacher.

2. Studentswillbeguidedandexpectedtosolvetheirproblems,ortheonestheycreate,withoutcreatingproblemsforanyoneelse.

3. Studentswillbegivenopportunitiestomakedecisionsandlivewiththeconsequences,whethertheyaregoodorbad.

4. Misbehavior will be handled with natural or logical consequences instead ofpunishment,wheneverpossible.

5. Misbehavior will be viewed as an opportunity for individual problem solving andpreparationfortherealworldasopposedtoapersonalattackonschoolorstaff.

6. Studentsareencouragedtorequesta“dueprocesshearing”wheneverconsequencesappeartobeunfair.

7. School problems will be handled by school personnel following the policies of theDioceseofSaltLakeCity.Criminalactivitywillbereferredtotheproperauthorities.

Tohelpthechild,parentsshould:

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• Recognizethattheteachertakestheplaceoftheparentwhilethechildisinschoolandteachthechildtorespecttheteacheraccordingly.

• Teachthechildrespectforlaw,authority,therightsofothers,andforprivateandpublicproperty.

• Show an interest in school by attending school functions and by taking part in PTGmeetings,fund-raisingprojects,andotherschoolrelatedactivities.

• Stresstheimportanceofschoolworkbyhavingadesignatedplacetodohomeworkandthesuppliesandtimenecessarytocompleteassignments.

• Teach the child to be tolerant of teachers and classmateswhoseway of lifemay bedifferentfromtheirown.

• Be familiarwith school rules andencourage the student to complywith themand tocooperatewiththeschool.

Close communication between teachers and parents enhances performance and promotesdesirablebehavior.Schoolpolicieswillbecommunicatedtothestudents.Behaviorsresultinginimmediateconsequencesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

• Hitting/kicking/fighting• Useofillegalsubstancesincludingbutnotlimitedtoillegaldrugs,tobacco,e-cigs,vaping

devices• Improperlanguage• Disrespecttopersonsorproperty• Inappropriateuseofsocialmedia(cyberbullying,harassingphonecalls/textmessages,

postingderogatorycommentsaboutothers,etc.)

Closecommunicationbetweenparentsandteacherswillbenefitthechildaswellastherestoftheclass.Teacherswillguidestudentsinusingproblemsolvingstrategies.Whenappropriate,parentswillbenotifiedas tohowtheycansupport thesolutionsput forthbytheirchildandagreedtobytheteacher.Studentsmaybeplacedonprobationbytheschooladministrationafterasingleseriousactionorafterhavingservedrepeateddetentionsorsuspensions.Theprincipalordesigneemayrequirespecializedprofessionalcareforstudentsasaconditionforcontinuedenrollment.Thisisatthediscretionof theprincipal inaccordancewith localdiocesanpolicy. If,aprobationarystudentcontinues to demonstrate inappropriate behavior, he/she may be asked to withdraw. If astudent’s behavior or attitude is detrimental to his/her welfare or to others, probation,suspension, or expulsion are options. The principal is the first authority in these matters.Decisionsaremadeinconsultationwiththepastorandsuperintendent.Thefollowingbehaviordoesnotcontributetoasafe,respectful,Christianenvironmentandwillnotbetolerated:

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• Causingphysicalharm(fighting,biting, throwingobjects,usingordistributingdrugsorillegalsubstances,weapons,etc.)

• Causingpsychologicalharm(intimidation,threats,pornographicmaterials,etc.)• Usingatoneorgestureofdisrespectthatisabusive(profanity,harassment,etc.)• Showingdisrespectforproperty(vandalism,theft,etc.)• Demonstratingirresponsiblebehavior(repeatedviolationsoforunwillingnesstofollow

schoolrules,etc.)• Failingtofollowdirectionofadultstaffmember• Beingdishonest(lying,cheating,forgingofficialsignatures,plagiarismetc.)• Disruptingtheclasswhileinsession,misbehavingatMass,inclassrooms,restrooms,halls,

orassemblies• Habituallackofeffortleadingtofailureinclassroomwork

Somebehaviorsaremoreseriousandcanresultinimmediatesuspensionorexpulsionandmaynecessitatenotifyingtheauthorities.Examplesofthesebehaviorsare:

• Usinglanguageorbehaviorwhichisimmoral,profane,vulgar,orobscene• Possession,use,orsaleofanyformoftobacco,e-cigs/vapingdevices,alcohol,ordrugs

onschool,church,oradjacentpropertyusedbytheschool• Threateningateacheroranyotherperson• Possessionoforusingfireworksorotherexplosives• Initiatingorparticipatinginafight• Leavingclassortheschoolcampuswithoutpermission• Possessionofknivesorotherweapons/instruments,matches,orpornographicmaterials

ThreattoSchoolSafetyAnystudentwhoactsinsuchawayastothreatenhis/heroranyotherperson’ssafetyintheschoolbuildingorisinpossessionof,orbringsontoschoolproperty,anyarticleorsubstance*thatmayendangerhim/herselforanyotherperson in the schoolbuildingwillbe suspendedimmediatelyandmaybesubjecttoexpulsion.Theprincipalordesignateretainstherighttosearchastudent’spersonand/orpossessionsandseizepossessionswheneverthereisreasonablesuspicioninaccordancewithdiocesanpolicy*Note:Inthispolicyanunsafesubstanceincludesbutisnotlimitedto:anynarcotic,tobacco,e-cigorvapingsystem,alcohol,orotherdrugs,oranyobjectssuchasknives,guns,laserpointers,etc.thatcouldcauseharmtostudents.Actionsmaybereportedtolawenforcement.HarassmentofStudentsSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolrecognizesthatharassmentofanykindhasanegativeeffectonindividuals and the environment. Statementswill be taken seriously and investigated by the

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principal or designee. Students who are isolated, intimidated, and fearful cannot give theireducationthesingle-mindedattentionneededforsuccess.Harassmentcanalsoleadtomoreseriousviolence.Everystudenthastherighttoaneducationandtobesafeatschool.DuetotheChristianclimateandCatholiccultureatSaintAndrewCatholicSchool,harassmentofanykindwillnotbetoleratedandwillbeinvestigated.Immediateandappropriatedisciplinaryactionwillbe takenwhenever it isdeterminedthataviolationof thispolicyhas takenplace.Intervention and consequences will be given according to the nature and severity of theincident(s) or situation(s). Student privacy is always paramount. As such, any actions orconsequencesdeterminedtobeappropriatewillnotbedisclosedtoanyoneotherthantothestudent’simmediatefamilywhoisreceivingconsequences.Aggrievedparties/studentsarenotentitledtothisinformation.DRESSCODEPOLICYAtSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolstudentsshallbedressedappropriatelyatalltimes.Studentsarerequiredtobeincompleteuniformeveryday.Exceptionsarespecialoccasions:DenimDollarDays, official meeting days for Brownies, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, student’sbirthdayandotherspecifieddressdowndays.Pleaseensurethatyourchildmaintainsaneat,clean andwell-groomed appearance and comes in the complete school uniform. If, for anyreason,yourchildisnotwearingtheschooluniform,pleasesendawrittenexplanationtotheteacher.AtSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolwetakeprideintheappearanceofourstudents.Webelieveinauniformpolicyforthefollowingreasons:

1.Itallowsthestudenttofocusonacademicsratherthanondress.2.Ithelpstoeliminatecompetitionforexpensiveand/orfadclothing.3.Ithelpsthestudentwhengettingreadyforschoolinthemorning.

School is the“job”ofour students.Therefore, it is important forall individuals in the schoolcommunitytodressappropriately.Thisshowsrespectforeachotherandforone’sself.Prideinone’sappearance is important inacademicandprofessional settings. Thedresscodewillbeenforcedduringschoolhoursandwhileonschoolpropertyandmaybeenforcedforanyschoolsponsoredorschoolrelatedevent.Interpretationofthedresscodewillbeatthesolediscretionoftheprincipalordesignee.Boys:natural(original)haircoloronly.Hairmustbeneat,clean,wellgroomed,andtrimmedonthesideandback.HairisnottoextendfurtherthantheBOTTOMOFTHECOLLARandmustbeoutoftheeyes.Sideburnsshouldbeneatlytrimmedandmayextendonlytothemiddleoftheear.Extremesofanykindarenotpermitted(i.e.Mohawks,spikedhair,etc.).EarringsmayNOTbeworn.Girls:natural(original)haircoloronly.Hairstylemustbeworninaneatandtastefulmannerandmustbeoutoftheeyes.Earringsarelimitedtopoststyle,nohoops.Forsafetypurposes,

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girlsarenottowearbraceletsordanglingearringstoschool.Onlyreligiousnecklacesonasmalllinkchainareallowed.Nailpolish,ifworn,mustbeeitherclearorlightpink.Shoes: Leather dress shoes in brown, black, or navy blue, OR athletic shoes that arepredominatelynavy,black,orwhitewithshoelacesmaybeworn. Athleticshoescanonlybenavy,black,orwhite. Therecanbenocoloring inwithmarkers.DRESSBOOTS,SHOESWITHLIGHTS ORWHEELS, PLATFORM SHOES, SHOESWITH HEELS HIGHER THAN 2", SANDALS, orCLOGSareNOTallowed.Weather-proofbootsmaybewornininclementweather,butshoesshouldbebroughttowearinclass.UniformRequirementsSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolhasanofficialuniformconsistingofchoices.TheuniformissuppliedbyDennisUniformandmaynot bepurchased fromother stores.Uniform choices consist ofpants,skorts,skirts,shorts,orjumperforthegirlsandawhiteorbluepoloshirtandorOxfordforbothgirlsandboys.Theoxfordshirtmustalwaysbewornwiththesweatervestorcardigansweater.Incoolweather,onlytheofficialschoolsweatersorsweatshirtmaybeworninclass.Asolidwhiteundershirtwithnowordsorpicturesmaybewornoncolddays.Girls’socksshouldbesolidwhite,grayorbluekneehigh,crew,orankletstyle.Boysmaywearsolidcoloredcreworanklesocksthatcovertheanklein:white,grayorblue.Boys’andgirls’socksshouldnotbebelowtheshoelinetoappearasifthereisnosock.Tightsmaybewornincoldweather.Athleticshoeswithanon-markingsolearerequiredforPEdays.JacketsandsweatshirtsotherthanSaintAndrewUniformmaybeworntoandfromschoolandatrecessbutnotintheclassrooms.Onlyuniformsweatersandsweatshirtsmaybeworninside.Uniformoptionsand/orvendorsareregularlyevaluated.Changestotheuniformpolicyareonlymadeaftercarefulconsideration.

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SaintAndrewCatholicSchoolUniformPolicyRevised6/16/15

It is important for all students to present an appropriate appearance at all times. The dressstandardappliestoallstudentswhileoncampusaswellasdesignatedoff-campusschoolrelatedactivities.Theuniformpolicywillbeenforcedduringschoolhours.Parentcooperationregardingthefollowingpolicyisappreciatedtokeepusincompliancewithourcontract.DennisUniformisSaint Andrew Catholic School’s exclusive uniform supplier. Uniform clothing MUST BEPURCHASED fromDennis Uniform.Uniform items from other vendors are not allowed andstudentsmaybeexcludedfromschooluntiltheproperuniformhasbeenpurchased.

ThefollowingitemsmustbepurchasedfromDennisUniform:UniformItem BoysGirlsNotes

NavyBlueTwillPants 2nd-8thgradesmustwearbelt

NavyBlueTwillShorts 2nd-8thgradesmustwearbelt

NavyBlueTwillSkorts Plaidskirtisdifferentfromskort

PlaidJumper K-4thgrades

PlaidSkirt 4th-8thgrades(Fittedtofallattopofknee)

PeterPanBlouse–white(longorshortsleeve) K-4thgradesmustbewornwithjumper,sweaterorsweatshirt

PoloShirt–whiteorlightblue(longorshortsleeve) K-8thgrades

OxfordShirt–whiteorblue(longorshortsleeve) K-8thgradesmustbewornwithsweateror

sweatshirtP.E.GymUniform Required5th-8thgradesCardiganorSweaterVest–navyblue RequiredwithBlouseorOxfordShirt

Tie–schoolplaid OptionalAdditionalRequirements:

• Solidwhitet-shirt(undershirt/thermalsandundergarments)maybewornundertheoxfordorpoloshirtifcoveredbytheuniformshirt.

• Studentsmustwearabeltwithpantsandshorts.• Athleticshoeswithanon-markingsolearerequiredforP.E.days.• Girl’ssocksshouldbesolidwhite,grayorbluekneehigh,crew,orankletstyle.Boysmay

wearsolidcoloredcreworanklesocksthatcovertheanklein:white,grayorblue.2nd-8thgradesmustwearbelt.*Pre-schoolmustwearnavybottomswithalightblueorwhitepolo.(TheseitemsdonotneedtobepurchasedthroughDennisUniformStore.)

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Non-uniformDressStudentsaregiventheopportunitytodressinsomethingotherthantheiruniform,thefollowingrules apply: No short shorts, halter tops, high heels, sandals, T-shirts with inappropriatelanguage/pictures/logos,orbluejeans(exceptwhengivenpermission)areallowed.Alltherulesforhairandmake-upapplyaswell.Onthemedaysstudentswillbeinstructedastowhattowear.Theprincipalisthefinaljudgewhenquestionregardingcompliancearise.DROPOFFANDPICKUPYourchild’ssafetyisourmainconcern.Studentsaretobedroppedoffatthefront(east)dooroftheschool(enterandleavetheparkinglotfrom11800).Atdismissal,thecarpoollinewillenterfrom11800.Studentswillbelinedupintheirclassesandtheteacherswillseethattheygetsafelyintothecars.Parentsusingthisentrancearenottoparktheircarsintheparkinglot.Ifyouwishtogetoutofyourcar,pleaseusetheentranceon3600Westandparkyourcarinthesouthlot.Itisverydangerousforthechildrentowalkbetweenwaitingandidlingcarstogettotheirown.Whenyouhavepickedupyourchild,pleasebeawareofotherchildrenwhenyoupullawayfromthecurb.EMERGENCYAUTHORIZEDPICK-UPINFORMATIONIfforsomereasonyouremergencyand/orauthorizedpick-upinformationchangesduringtheyear,pleaserequestanewform,fillitout,andpromptlyreturnittotheoffice.Thiswillhelpustohaveourrecordscurrentandbeabletobetterserveyourstudentincaseofanemergency.Allchildrenwhobecomeillduringthedayshouldreporttotheschooloffice.Iftheconditionwarrantsthatthechildbesenthome,parents/guardiansorthoselistedastheEmergencyContactswillbecontacted.Itistheresponsibilityoftheparent/guardiantomakearrangementsforthechildtogethomepromptlyandsafely.Forsafetyreasons,itisrequiredthatallstudentsbesignedoutbeforebeingremovedfromtheschoolbuilding.Anyonepickingupastudentmaybeaskedforidentification.Acopyofidentificationdocumentmayalsobemade.Atnotimearestudentstouseapersonalorteacher’scellphonetocallhomeduringtheschoolday.EXTENDED-DAYPROGRAMOurExtendedDayProgram(EDP)-beforeandafterschoolcare,isavailablefrom7:00amto8:00amand/or3:30pmto6:00pmforanadditionalfee.Itisavailableforstudentsonthedaystheyareenrolledintheprogram.IfyouareinterestedinreceivingmoreinformationregardingEDPpleaseasktheschoolsecretaryforacopyoftheExtendedDayHandbook.Itcanalsobefoundontheschoolwebsite.Allstudentswhoarriveatschoolbetween7:00amand7:45amand/orwhoarenotpickedupby3:45pmmaybeput intotheExtendedDayProgram.Thiswillhelpensurethesafetyofyourchild.Beforeschooltheywillreporttothegymwheretheywillbesuperviseduntiltheteachersjointhemat8:15amforprayer.AfterschooltheyshouldbepickedupintheEDProomusingthesouthdoortoEDPsincetheremaynotbesomeoneintheoffice4:00.pm.

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HEALTHISSUESInordertoprotectthegroupasawhole,weaskthatparentsassistusbykeepingsickchildrenathome.Intheeventthatachildbecomessickwhileherethefamilywillbenotifiedandpromptpickuparrangementswillbemade.Ifachildissick,unabletoplayoutdoors,and/orunabletoparticipateinregulardailyactivities,alternatearrangementsforcaremustbemade.Childrenwithinfectiousillnessescannotattend.Whenchildshouldnotattendschool:

• Fever99.9degreesandhigher:Thisincludesthenightbefore/morningofschool.Thereshouldnothavea fever for24hourswithout taking fever reducingmedicationbeforereturningtoschool.

• Rash: Unexplained rash-Consult doctor. Please bring a note stating your child is notcontagious.

• Vomitingor/andDiarrhea:Allsymptomsshouldhavegoneandnovomitingordiarrheafor24hoursbeforereturn.

• StrepThroat:Consultdoctorandpleasebringanote.Childshouldbeonantibioticsfor24hoursandbewithoutafeverwithoutmedicationforit.

• Conjunctivitis(redeyeswithyellowdischarge)/PinkEye:Consultdoctorandpleasebringanote.Childshouldbeoneyedrops/antibioticsfor24hoursbeforereturn.

Achildmayreturnwhenheorsheisfreefromsymptomsandnolonger infectious.Thechildshouldalsobewellenoughtoactivelyparticipatethroughouttheday.Inanycaseofseriousorunexplainableillness,adoctor’smedicalclearancemayberequiredpriortoadmissionbackintocare.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutwhetheryourchildshouldattend,pleasecallbeforebringingyourchild.Pleasebecourteousofallchildreninourprogram,andrefrainfrombringinganillchilduntil24hourshavepassedsinceanyfever,vomiting,diarrhea,oranyothercommunicablesymptomshaveoccurred.Pleasecalloremailandnotifyusofyourchild'sabsence.HOMEWORKAtSaintAndrewCatholicSchool,homeworkisanecessarypartofyourchild’seducation.Oftentherealobjectiveofahomeworkassignmentmightbedeeperthanjustwhat isstated inthedirections.Homeworkisassignedtoreinforcematerialthathasalreadybeentaughtandtofosterhabitsof independent study. Parents should takeanactive interest in thechild’sday-to-dayprogressandshouldprovidesuitableconditionsforhomestudy.Wefullysupportthattimeafterschoolshouldberichwithfamilyactivities.Teacherscarefullyconsiderthehomeworkassignedtoensureitisanappropriateamountandlevelofdifficultyfor

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thedevelopmentalstageoftheirstudents.Ifyourchildistakinganinordinateamountoftimetocompletethework,PLEASECONTACTTHETEACHER! This is vital information for the teacher to gauge the progress of all students.Homeworkismorethanjustabout“gettingitdone”.Itprovidesimportantinformationtoourprofessionalteachersinordertomakegooddecisionsforourstudents!Homeworkmayconsistofassignmentsotherthanwrittenassignments.Activitiesincludingbutnot limited to reading for book reports, studying for tests, research projects, online mathpractice,andessaysmaybeassigned.Drillandmemorization,oralreadingpractice,andmake-upworkmissedthroughabsencesmayalsobeassignedforhomework.Oneimportantaspectofhomeworksuccessistheinvolvementofparentsintheeducationoftheir child, leading todeeper relationshipsbetweenhomeandschool.Two importantparentresponsibilitiesregardinghomeworkinclude:

• Toshowaninterestinthehomeworkandtogiveguidancewhenappropriate• Toprovideahomeenvironmentconducivetostudy

Thechildshouldbeabletodoassignmentswithminimalhelpandsupervision.Sinceparentshavecompletedschooling,theyarenotexpectedtodothehomeworkfortheirstudent(s).Parentsaretoassisttheirstudent(s)withhomework.Workshouldbetheproductofthechild.Continuedseriousdifficultywithassignmentsindicatesaproblem,atwhichpointparentsshouldcontacttheteacher.Ifa studentconsistentlyneglectshomeworkassignments, the teacherwillnotify theparents.One way parents can help and become more aware of their child’s teacher’s homeworkproceduresisbyattendingBack-to-SchoolNightandparent–teacherconferences.LOSTANDFOUNDAllbooks, schoolbags, lunchboxes, and itemsof clothing shouldbe clearlymarkedwith thechild’sfirstandlastname,notjustwithinitials.Pursesandwalletsshouldcontainsomekindofidentification.Lostandfoundarticlesaresenttotheschooloffice.Periodicallylostitemswillbedonatedtocharity.Anyarticlefoundbyastudentmustbetakentotheoffice.LUNCHPROGRAMOurschoolisfortunatetobeabletoprovideahotlunchprogramthatismadeavailablethroughtheGraniteSchoolDistrict.Ourstudentswillabletoreceiveabalancedhotmealdaily.Thisisagovernmentregulatedprogramandprovidesnutritional,wellbalancedchoicesforthestudents.There are twohot and two cold choices every day andmeals do not need to be ordered inadvance.Paymentismadeinadvancedirectlytothestudent’sGraniteSchoolDistrictaccount(eitherbyonlinepaymentorthepaymentboxoutsidethefrontoffice).Astudent’saccountisdebitedeachtimehe/shepurchasesalunchandyouwillbenotifiedwhenyouraccountisgettinglow.

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In accordancewith the DiocesanWellness Policy, fast food luncheswill not be allowed inschool.Pleasedonotbringorsendfastfoodtoschoolforyourchild.Ourlunchprogramoffersawidevarietyoffoodchoiceseachday.Lunchesbroughtfromhomemustbe“readytoeat.”Thereisn’tamicrowaveinthekitchenforheatingupfood.LunchRoomRulesandProceduresThefollowingaretherulesandprocedurestobefollowedintheschoollunchroom.(repeatedproblemsinthelunchroommayresultinthelossoftheprivilegeofusingthecafeteria):• Followdirectionsthefirsttimetheyaregiven.• Studentsmustcleantheirownluncharea.• Donotthrowfood.• Norunningorplayinginluncharea.• Talkinareasonabletoneanduserespectfullanguage.• NosodasorhighenergydrinkssuchasRedBull,Volt,Monster,etc.areallowed.• Fastfoodisnottobebroughtintothelunchroom.MEDICALTREATMENTAtSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolthesecretaryordesigneeintheofficedispensesallmedications,including inhalers,coughdrops,etc. Propermedicalandparentconsentformsareneededinorderformedicationtobegiven.Themedicalauthorizationformcanbeobtainedthroughtheschoolofficeorviaourwebsite.Parentsmustprovidethemedication.Undernocircumstancesmay a student have any type of medication, inhaler, or drugs such as aspirin and similarmedicationsontheirpersonorwithhis/herpersonalbelongings.(Studentsingrades4-8maykeepanepipenwiththemifparentshaveturnedintheproperpaperworktotheoffice.)PARENTSERVICEStudiesshowthatsuccessfulschoolsarethoseinwhichparentsareactivelyinvolved.Ourparentserviceprogramallowsyoutodemonstratetoyourchildhowimportanthis/hereducationistoyou.Itgivesyouanopportunitytomeetotherparentsanditenablestheschooltomaintaincostsby not having to “hire out” services. Parentsmay donate $200.00 to the have service hourswaivedfortheyear.ThedonationmustbedonebyOctober15th.Twoparentfamiliesareaskedtocomplete25hoursofparentservicetotheschoolandsingleparentfamiliesareaskedtocomplete20hoursofparentservicetotheschool.AllhoursmustbecompletedandreportedbythesecondFridayinMayunlessotherarrangementshavebeenmade.Youraccountwillbecharged$10.00foreachuncompletedhour.AsaparentyouareautomaticallyamemberofSaintAndrewSchool’sParentTeacherGroup(PTG).YourvolunteerinvolvementinPTGprovidesmuchneededsupporttotheschoolandhelpsyoutocompleteyour20or25hoursofservice.Thereareavarietyofopportunitiesinwhichyoucan participate to complete your hours. Check the school website and your weekly whiteenvelope for volunteer opportunities. Room Coordinators will also contact about serviceopportunities.

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Volunteers have legal responsibilities to students, and are expected to behave the way areasonableadultwouldinthesituation.AVolunteerHandbookhasbeenincludedattheendofthis handbook. All regular volunteers in the school must complete the Diocesan SafeEnvironment training (www.dioslc.org) and a background check. You will be able to beginvolunteeringoncethesetwoitemsarecompletedandingoodstanding.PARENT-TEACHERCONFERENCESAt Saint Andrew Catholic School, we believe there is a definite correlation between studentprogressandparent interest in thatprogress. Therefore,parent/teachercommunicationandconferencesarevital tothechild’seducation. Parent/Teacherconferencesareheldtwiceayear.Inthespring,theteacherswillscheduleaconferencewiththeparentstheyneedtosee,butanyparentcanrequestaconferenceatthistime.PARENTVISITATIONOnceschoolhasbegun,parentsarenotpermittedtoentertheclassroomswithforgottenitems.Thesearetobedroppedoffattheoffice.Volunteerorvisitorpassesarerequiredofallparentswheneveritisnecessarytoentertheschoolhallwayorclassrooms.Passescanbeobtainedaftercheckinginatthefrontoffice.PARTIESParentsarealwayswelcometoarrangeplaydates,parties,gatheringsoutsideofschoolhours!Partiesarealmostneverheldinclassrooms,exceptonrareoccasions,andonlywiththeexpressconsent of the principal. Please do not bring treats to be distributed in class. Saint AndrewCatholicSchoolrequeststhatparentswhowouldliketohonortheirchildontheirbirthdaydonateabooktotheschoollibrary.Abookplatewillbeinscribedinthestudent’snameandputontheinside cover. Please checkwith the librarian or classroom teacher for recommendations ofneededbooks.Studentsarehonoredontheirbirthdaybytheentireschool!Atmorningprayer,studentswillbecalledforwardbytheprincipal.Sheorhewillreceiveabirthdayribbonandsmallgift!Studentsmaywearnon-uniformattireontheirbirthday.Noinvitationstobirthdaypartiesmaybedistributedatschoolunlesstheywillbedistributedtothewholeclass.Contactyourroomcoordinatortofacilitateinvitations.Balloonsand/orflowerbouquetsarenotpermittedinclass.Thereasonforthispolicyisoutofnecessitytoprotectinstructionaltime,medicalissues,andthewishesoffellowparents.PRAYEROurCatholicfaithisapreciousgiftthatwillbeshareddailyintheclassroom.OneaspectoftheChristianspirituallifeinourschoolisprayer.Severaltimeseachdaywepausewithourstudents

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to"liftupourheartsandmindstoGod."Eachclassiscalledtoprayeratleastfourtimeseachday:atthebeginningoftheday,beforeandafterlunch/recess,andatthecloseoftheday.Alongwithformalprayers,teachersutilizescriptureandspontaneousorreflectiveprayertoenrichtheprayer experience of our students. Teachers are encouraged to respond to any special orextraordinaryeventsbyhavingtheirstudentspray.Please let theprincipal of any serious illnessor death in the immediate family so the schoolcommunitycanlenditssupportthroughprayer.Weareaclosecommunityandwewanttoshareoursupportwithoneanother!POWERSCHOOLPowerSchoolisastudentinformationsystemthatweuseforavarietyofpurposesincludingbutnot limited to keeping parents informed of their students’ progress. Parents will receive apasswordthatwillallowthemtoaccesstheirchildren’sgradesandcheckonmissingassignments.ItisawebbasedprogramandcanbeaccessedviatheInternet.ThereisalinkforPowerSchoolontheschoolwebsite.Gradesareupdatedataminimumonthe1stand15thofthemonth.RECESSThepurposeofrecessperiodsistoprovidestudentswithsupervisedmid-daybreaksforphysicalandmentalrelaxation. Studentsareexpectedtotreateachotherandtheiradultsupervisorswithkindnessandrespect,andwillbeheldaccountablefortheirbehavioratalltimes.Studentsaretocometoschooldressedappropriatelyfortheweather.Playgroundregulationsarepostedintheclassroomandwillbeperiodicallyreviewedwiththestudents.Studentsmustabidebytheplaygroundregulationsasfollow:Outdoors

• Followdirectionsthefirsttimetheyaregiven.• Studentsmustremainontheplaygroundduringrecess.Permissiontoenterthebuilding

mustbereceivedfromtheadultsonplaygroundduty.• Nosnowballthrowing,tacklefootball,contactsports,orslidingontheice.• At the end of recess, students need to line up quietly at the designated area. The

teacher/playgroundmonitorwillthenpromptlyescorther/hisstudentsintoclass/lunch.IndoorsIndoorrecessduringinclementweatherissupervisedinthegymortheclassrooms.P.Eproceduresapply.Studentsmustaskpermissiontoleavetheclassroom/gymtousethebathrooms.REPORTCARDSAttheendofeachquarter,reportcardswillbesenttotheparentsthroughthestudent’sFridayEnvelope.Kindergartenstudentsreceivereportcardsforthe2ndand4thquarters.Reportcardenvelopesneedtobesignedbytheparents/guardiansandreturnedthenextschoolday.Youmaykeepthereportcardsathome.

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Retention:If,intheschool’sjudgment,astudenthasnotmasteredthenecessaryacademicskills,lackstheemotionalmaturitytoadvancetothenextgradelevelorhasmissedmorethan10schooldaysinaquarterandnotreceivedgradesinoneormorequarters,SaintAndrewCatholicSchoolreservestherightofretention.Theprincipalwillmakethefinaldecisionwhenandifretentionisinthebestinterestofastudent.Theprincipalwillconsultwithteachersandparentsinmakingthedecisiontoretain.Parentsareanintegralpartofthisprocess.Wewillworktogethertodecidethebestcourseofactiontomeettheuniqueneedsofeachstudent.SAFEENVIRONMENT&BACKGROUNDCHECKTheDioceseofSaltLakeCityhasastrictSafeEnvironmentPolicyandasaschooldedicatedtoensuringthesafetyandwell-beingofourstudents,weareboundtofollowit. Everyonewhovolunteers could establish a relationshipwith a student during the year and thereforemustcomplete theSafeEnvironmentprocess. Inaddition,everyonewhovolunteers foranoffsiteactivity(suchaschaperoningafieldtrip)mustcompletethetrainingevenifitisonlyforonetrip.InformationonhowtocompletethistrainingcanbeobtainedontheParishorDiocesanwebsitesor at the school office. Background check are done online now. Both the Safe Environmentcertification and background check must be completed before anyone can volunteer at theschooloraschoolsponsoredactivity.TheprincipalisthesolejudgeforwhomustcompleteSafeEnvironmentTraining.As part of the Catholic School and Religious Education Program and in accordancewith theDiocesanSafeEnvironmentPolicy,theRightRelationshipscurriculumistaughtinalltheCatholicSchoolsintheDioceseofSaltLakeCity.“Thecurriculumwasdesignedwithtwogoalsinmind:topromoteandmodelsafeenvironmentprinciplesandtohelppreventabusebyteachingourchildrenaboutrightrelationshipsandwhattodowhensomethingisnotright.Theprogram’sage-appropriateconceptsofrightrelationships:KnowingtheRules;Communication;RespectandTrust;Boundaries;andUnconditionalLove,Forgiveness,andReconciliationareintegratedintoexistingcurriculumtohelpstudentsunderstandtheprinciplesofhealthyrelationshipsandwhattodowhenarelationshipisnothealthy.”ThecurriculumcontentcanbefoundontheDiocesanwebsiteunderSafeEnvironment.SCHOOLCLOSURESThe principal in consultation with the superintendent of schools, has the final authority todetermineschoolclosures.Informationregardingschoolclosureswillbebroadcastthroughemailblast,website,Facebook,andTwitter.WewillalsonotifyKSLRadioandTV.ContactinformationispulleddirectlyfromPowerSchoolsoitisextremelyimportantfortheschooltohaveupdatedcontactinformation. SICKNESSANDACCIDENTIncaseofaccidentorinjury,theschoolwillapplybasicfirstaidprocedures.Iffurthermedicalcare is necessary, the parents or contact person on the Emergency Form will be notifiedimmediately.Therefore,itisimportantfortheschoolofficetoknowwheretoreachaparentor

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guardianduringtheschoolday.Currentemergencytelephonenumbers(home,work,relative,friend,orneighbor)shouldbeonfileintheschoolofficeatalltimes.Inanextremeemergency,911willbecalled.DIOCESANASSESSMENTPOLICYThepurposeof theDiocesanAssessment is to providemore information to our professionalteacherstoconstructindividualizedlearning.InaccordancewithdiocesanpolicystudentsinK-6thgradewillparticipateinliteracyandmathscreeningtoprovideusefulinformationtoourprofessionalteachers.Students in2nd,4th,and6thgradewillparticipateinthediocesewritingsample.Studentsin3rd-8thgradewillparticipateinendofleveltestingthroughtheASPIREtest.Thistesting isnotoptionalandparentsmaynotoptout. Informationfromthetestingwillbesharedwhentheresultsaremadeavailabletotheschool.5thand8thgradestudentstaketheACRE(AssessmentofCatechesis/ReligiousEducation)testinNovember.SUBSIDIARITYAtSaintAndrewCatholicSchool,wefollowtheCatholicpastoralpolicyofsubsidiarity.Thatpolicyrealizestheinherentbenefitsinbringingyourquestionsorconcernsfirsttothepersondirectlyinvolved. Parents should always begin by speaking with the teacher. The proper chain ofcommand is teacher → principal → pastor → superintendent. This process will promoteunderstanding,effectivecommunication,andaspiritofreconciliation.TERMINATIONOFENROLLMENTExpulsionSaintAndrewCatholicSchooldoesallwithinitspowertoassureitsstudentstherighttojustandfairtreatmentasbefitsaChristianinstitution.Sometimes,inspiteofallthatisdonebytheschoolpersonnel to guide andwork with students, their continued presence in the schoolmay bedeemeddetrimentaltotheirownwelfareorthewelfareofothers.Theexpulsionofstudentswillbeconsideredwhen,intheestimationoftheprincipal,allothermeansofcorrectionfailtochange unacceptable conduct. Expulsion may also result from a single major disciplinaryinfraction.Theprincipalretainsdiscretionindecidingsuchmatters.Theprincipalmayexpelorsuspendstudentsforconductinsideoroutsideofschoolthatisdamagingtothereputationoftheschool.Ultimately,expulsionistheresultofastudent’sorfamily’srefusaltoacceptthehelpofferedbytheschool.Inaccordancewithdiocesanpolicyanydecisiontoexpelwillbedoneinconsultationwiththepastorandsuperintendent.Principal’sdecisionisfinal.TEXTBOOKSStudentshavefullresponsibilityforthecareoftextbooksissuedtothem.Alltextbooksmustbekeptneatlycoveredandaretobehandledwithcareatalltimes.Studentsaretousebackpackstocarrybookstoandfromschool.Textbooksshouldbekeptfreeofinkorpencilmarks;answerstoproblems,quizzes,or tests shouldNEVER bewritten in textbooks. If a textbook is lostordamaged,thestudentwillbeexpectedtopayforitsreplacement.

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TRANSFERStudentstransferringtoSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolforadmissiontoGrades1-8willneedtoapplyforadmission.A studentwho iswithdrawing from Saint AndrewCatholic Schoolmust return all books andschoolpropertybeforerecordswillbereleased.Allfinancialobligationsmustbemetaswell.Notification is required prior to transfer from Saint AndrewCatholic School so thatwe havesufficienttimetopreparethepaperwork.Studentrecordswillbesentdirectlytothereceivingschoolupon request from that school. Information for transfer canonlybe releasedafterallfinancialobligationstoSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolaremet.TUITIONPOLICYTuition for Saint Andrew Catholic School is handled through the FACT TuitionManagementCompany.Tuitionispaidthrough11automaticwithdrawalsfromacheckingorsavingsaccount(beginning in July and ending inMay). Unsuccessful paymentwithdrawals will be subject toservicechargesfromFACTandpossiblyfromyourbankaswell.Familieswithunusualhardshipsduringtheyearshouldmakeanappointmentwiththeprincipalatleastaweekbeforetheirscheduledwithdrawaldatetoavoidfinancecharges.Theprincipalismorethanwillingtoworkwithfinancialsituationsbutfamiliesmustbewillingtocontacttheprincipalandworkwiththeschooltomeettheirfinancialobligations.Parentswhodonotwishtouseautomaticwithdrawalmaypaythetuitioninfullbeforethefirstdayofschool.VISITORPERMITSAtSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolallvisitorsmust,uponarrival,reporttotheschoolofficeandwearavisiblepass. Thishelps toensurethesafetyofourstudents.Noone isallowedtogodirectlyanypartofthebuildingwithoutfirstcheckinginwiththeoffice.Thesecurityofstudentsistakenveryseriously.WELLNESSPOLICYSaintAndrewCatholicSchooladherestotheWellnessPolicyoftheDioceseofSaltLakeCityasoutlinedinDiocesanPolicy#5130.Inaddition,regularhealth,asbestos,andsafetyinspectionsarecarriedoutperiodically.ASBESTOSDISCLAIMERSaint Andrew Catholic School has been constructed with materials that do not containasbestos.AletterfromthearchitecthasbeensenttotheStateDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality,DivisionofAirQuality,SaltLakeCity,Utah.CopiesofthisletterareonfileintheschoolofficeandattheCatholicSchoolsOffice,DioceseofSaltLakeCity,27CSTREET,SALTLAKECITY,UTAH.

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CONCLUSIONThispolicyhandbookislimitedincontent.Emphasishasbeenplacedonthosethingsthataredeemedmostpertinentandbeneficialtothestudents,parents,andpersonnelofSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolatthepresenttime.Theprincipalhastherighttoamendthehandbookatanytimeduringtheschoolyear.Parentsandstudentswillbegivenpromptnotificationofsuchchanges.Itwouldbe impossible toanticipateallproblemsthatmayarise in the future. Anything thatdistractsfromordisruptsthespirit,education,philosophy,ordignityofSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolwillbeheldtobeunacceptableeventhoughnotexplicitlysetforthinthesepolicies.You will not find every possible situation concerning proper behavior mentioned in theseguidelines.Questionswillarisethatarenotcoveredhereorspecialcircumstancesmayjustifyacourseofactioninconsistentwiththoselistedinthishandbook.Inanycase,theprincipaland/orpastorhavethefinaldecisioninallmatterspertainingtotheschool.WearesohappytohaveyouaspartoftheSaintAndrewCatholicSchoolfamily.Welookforwardtoservingyouandyourstudent(s)andtoanotherincredibleyearofspiritual,intellectual,andemotionaldevelopmentforourwonderfulstudents!

Letuscontinuetoencourage,support,andaffirmoneanotherasweendeavortoheedGod’scallto“Letthechildrencometome.”

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PARENTVOLUNTEERHANDBOOKWelcometoSaintAndrewCatholicSchool!Wearethankfulthatyouhavemadethedecisiontovolunteeryourservicestoourstudents.Withthesupportofvolunteerslikeyourself,theopportunitytomeettheindividualneedsofeachchildissignificantlyincreased.ThestaffatSaintAndrewencouragesparents/guardiansandothermembersofthecommunitytosharetheirabilitiesandtimewithourstudents.Volunteersinourschoolenhancetheeducationalprogramandfortifyourschool’srelationshipwithbusinesses,homes,privateinstitutionsandpublicagencies.Theeducationoftoday’syouthtakesanentirecommunity.Devotedmembersofourcommunitybringnewresourcesandenergiesintoourschools.Schoolsfromallaroundourcountryaredrawingsupportfromtheircommunitiesthroughtheeffortsofvolunteerswhoworkinourschools,becomecareermentors,contributegoodsandsupplies,andthosethatsupportourschoolsfinanciallythroughendowmentsandgrants.Thishandbookisdesignedtoprovideyouwithpracticalinformationthatwillassistyouinyourvolunteerplacement.Itisourgoalthatthetimeyouspendwithourstudentsisworthwhileforyouaswellasforthestudents.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsthathavenotbeenaddressedinthishandbook,pleasefeelfreetocalltheschoolofficeorseekoutamemberofourexcellentschoolPTG.Onceagain,thankyouforhelpingmakeadifferenceinthelivesofthestudentsatSaintAndrewCatholicSchool.Sincerely,PatrickSJefferies,Principal

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GOALS

• Toprovideindividualizededucationalassistancetostudents.• Toenrichchildren’sexperiencesthroughactivities,resources,andthegiftofyourtime.• Toassistteachers,thusprovidingmoretimeforinstruction.• Tocontributetoamoreinformedcommunitywhichactivelysupportstheschool

program.• Tomodeltheimportanceofschoolandeducationforyourchildandallchildren.

SUGGESTIONSFORSTARTINGYOURVOLUNTEEREXPERIENCE

Thefollowingaresuggestionsthatwillprovehelpfulindevelopingasuccessfulpartnershipwithourstudentsandteachers:

• Meetwiththeteacherorstaffmemberbeforeyoustart• Goover“Initialchecklist”• Askquestionsoftheteacherifyouareunclearaboutsomething• Keepcommunicationopen

• Knowtheschoolgrounds• Knowthelocationandphonenumberoftheschooloffice801-253-6000.• Knowthelocationofimportantroomssuchasthelibrary,cafeteria,office,bathrooms,

etc.• Findoutwheretopar

• Ifyouarevolunteeringinaclassroom,spendsometimeobservingtheclass• Becomefamiliarwithclassroomproceduresandroutines• Identifythelocationofsuppliesintheclassroom

• Establishpositiverelationshipwiththestudents• Befriendly;letthemknowyouaregladtobethere!• Beencouragingtothestudents

WHENWORKINGWITHANINDIVIDUALSTUDENT

• Letthestudentknowthatyoucareabouthis/herthoughtsandideas• Acceptthestudentforwhoheorsheis…don’ttrytomakethemintosomethingthey

arenot• Beencouraging• Recognizeandpraiseeffortaswellasresults

WHENWORKINGWITHAGROUPOFSTUDENTS(SMALLORLARGEGROUPS)

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• Findoutspecificallywhattheteacherwantsyoutoworkon• Indicatetothechildrenhowyoushouldbeaddressed.Theteachermayhave

preferencesinthisarea• Discusswiththeteacheraheadoftimewhatclassroommanagementtechniquesyou

shouldbeusing(ifthereisaneedfordiscipline,findouthowtheteacherwantstohandlethis)

• Encourageallthestudentsyouworkwith,notjusttheoneswiththecorrectanswer• Giveeachstudenttheopportunitytoanswer…don’tallowotherstudentstojumpinand

answer• Letthechildrenandyourselfenjoythetimeyouspendtogether!

LEARNINGSTYLES

Noneofuslearninthesameway.Yourlearningstyleisthewayyoulearnbest.Mostpeopleuseallormostoftheirsenseswhenlearning.However,onesensegenerallydominates.Herearesomedescriptionsandsuggestionsthatmaybehelpfulwhenworkingwithstudents:

AuditoryLearners• Theylearnbestthroughverbaldemonstrations• Theyprefertotalkaboutasituationandenjoylisteningtothemselvestalk• Readinstructionsaloudtotheselearners• Havethemrepeatinstructionstoyou• Ifthestudentishavingdifficultyunderstanding,rephraseinstructions

VisualLearners

• Theylearnbestbyobserving• Theyprefertowatchdemonstrations• Theyliketowrite,doodle,andstudytheirenvironment• Keepacopyofthewritteninstructions,charts,etc.infrontoftheselearners• Usevisualcuesforreferences(maps,charts,pictures)• Tryhavingstudentsdraworwriteproblemsonpaper• Encouragestudentstouseahomeworknotebooktorememberassignments

TactileLearners

• Theylearnbestbydoing• Theyrememberbestbywhattheydid,notbywhattheysaworheard• Theyneedmanybreakswhenstudyingandareeasilydistractedwhentheyarenotable

tomove• Havestudentsusemanipulativeswhenpossible,suchasmoneyorblockswithmath

problemsCHARACTERISTICSOFCHILDRENAGES5-8YEARS

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PhysicalCharacteristics• Fullofenergy• Tireeasily• Awareofphysicallimitations• Increasingfinemotorskills(usingscissors,writing,etc.)• Proudofaccomplishments

SelfImage

• Selfimagebasedmostlyonwhattheythinkothersthinkofthem• Proudoftheirownaccomplishments• Eagertopleaseadultstheyadmire• Becomingmoreindependentofhomeandparents• Thrivefrompositivereinforcementaboutspecificthings

Relationships

• Maybeawareoftheoppositegenderbutunsureofrelationship;teasingoftendenotesattractiontooppositesex

• Interestedincurrentevents• Increasedskillsinreadingandexpressingideasinwriting• Learningtothinkabstractly• Oftentrytobeperfectionistswhichcanresultinfrustration

CONFIDENTIALITY

Youwillbeservinginauniquecapacitywithourstudents.Sometimesstudentssharethingswithavolunteerthattheyhavenotsharedwithanyoneelse.Thisinformationmaybeaboutprivatefamilymatters,orinformationaboutthemselvesthattheyareentrustingtoyou.Itisveryimportanttotheintegrityofyourworkwithstudentsthatyoudonotsharethisinformationwithothers.Ifyoufeelitisimportantthatanotherpersonhavethisinformation,pleasetalktotheteacherortheprincipal.Theremayalsobeatimewhenastudentsharessomethingwithyouthatcausesyousomeconcern,suchasconcernabouttheirpersonalsafety.Ifthisshouldbethecase,pleaseimmediatelycontacttheclassroomteacherorprincipal.Thatpersonwillknowtheproperproceduretodealwiththissituation.Mostpeopledonotwantanyonesayinganythingabouttheirchild.Pleaserespectstudentandparentrights.Ifanythinghappensintheclassroom,itistheteacher’sresponsibilitytocontacttheparent.Pleaserememberthatvolunteeringtoworkintheclassroomisaprivilege–notaright.Violationsofconfidentialitymaycauseschoolauthoritiestosuspendthatprivilege.

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EXPECTATIONSOFPARENTVOLUNTEERSAllvolunteersmustcompletetheDiocesanSafeEnvironmentProgramandbackgroundcheckinordertobeallowedtoworkwithstudents.

1. Pleasedressappropriatelyforworkingwithchildren.2. Volunteersmaynot“discipline”anotherparent’sstudent.

a. Ifasituationoccursbetweentwochildrenwhileathome,pleasetalkwiththeparentorchildwhileathome.Rulesforadultsarequitedifferentwhenonschoolgrounds.

b. Ifasituationbetweentwochildrenoccursatschool–whetheritinvolvesyourchildorotherchildren,pleasenotifytheteacherandlettheschoolofficialstakecareofthediscipline.

3. Ifyoucannotmakethepre-arrangedtime,pleaselettheschoolknowassoonaspossiblesoplanscanbechanged.

4. Pleasedonotjustdropintoofferhelpunlesstheteacherneedsyourhelpandisawarethatyouwillbecomingin.Allvolunteeringshouldbepre-arrangedwiththeteacher.Lessonplansarecommonlywrittenaroundvolunteer’savailability.Teacherswillnothavetimetoputtogetherworkforyoutodowithoutnotice.

5. Parentsshouldnotofferridestostudentsunlesstheyhavepriorarrangementswiththatstudent’sparentsandtheparent/guardianofthechildhasnotifiedtheschool.

6. Cellphonesshouldbeoffwhileinschool.Ifyoumustmakeortakeacall,pleasedosobeforeyouarriveorafteryouleaveschool.Talkingonthephoneisverydistractingtostudents,facultyandstaffthatareworkingandtryingtoconcentrate.

7. ParentVolunteersmustmakeotherarrangementsforsiblingsand/orotherchildrenwhilevolunteeringintheclassroom.Youngerchildrenandoldersiblingsaredistractingtotheeducationalenvironment.

INITIALVOLUNTEERCHECKLIST

Whenyoubeginyourvolunteerexperience,pleasediscussthefollowingwiththeteacher:

• Signinginandoutofthebuildingandwearingavolunteerbadge• Yourschedule• School-widerulesandwhichonesapplytoadultsaswellasstudents• Theteacher’sclassroompolicies,proceduresandrules,aswellashis/hermanagement

system,methodsofreinforcingstudents,andemergencyprocedures• Whatyourspecificdutieswillbe,materialsyoushoulduse,andstrategiestousewhen

workingwithstudents• Howandwhentocontacttheteacher/staffmemberregardingachangeinyour

schedule,etc.• Alternateplansfordayswhentheteacherisabsentandasubstituteisinchargeofthe

class• Howthestudentswillrefertoyou(Ms.,Dr.,Mrs.,Mr.,etc.)• Proceduresfortakingstudentsoutoftheclassroomforindividualwork,ifapplicable• Yourspecialinterests,talents,andskills

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• Confirmscheduledschoolholidaysandidentifyanypre-plannedfieldtripsthatfallonyourscheduledday(s)

ACQUAINTYOURSELFWITHOURSCHOOLPOLICIESPleasehelpusstaywithinoursupplybudgetbypracticingeconomyandeliminatingwastewithmaterialsavailableintheclassroomandoffice.Allmaterialscomeoutofourschoolbudget.

RESTROOMSRestroomsforvolunteersareavailableintheoffice.Forsecurityreasons,adultsareaskednottousestudentrestrooms.

PTGFLIERS/CORRESPONDENCETOGOHOMEWITHSTUDENTSWhensendinganytypeofcorrespondencetogohomewiththeparents,pleasefollowthesethreeveryimportantrules:

1. Theprincipalmustapproveallcorrespondence,nomatterhowsmall.Pleasekeepthisinmindwhenyouhaveadeadline.Giveyourselfenoughtimetohaveitapproved.Theremaybechangesorcorrectionsneeded,anditmaytakeacoupleofdaysbeforeitcanbereviewed.

2. Pleasedeliverflierstotheofficestaffwhowilldistributethem.Itwouldbehelpfulifyouwouldcountandlabelthemforeveryclass.Besuretoprovideenoughcopiesforeachteacherandstudent.

3. Fliersshouldnotbetakentoindividualclassrooms.

VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIESATSAINTANDREWCATHOLICSCHOOLWorkingintheclassrooms(Musthavepriorcommunicationwithteacher)

Cafeteria/RecessDutyLiteracyPrograms

ServingonaschoolcommitteeParent/TeacherGroup(PTG)

SchoolboardFieldTripChaperone

SchoolDanceChaperone

TherearemanyopportunitiesforparentstobeinvolvedinatSt.Andrew.OurwonderfulParent/TeacherGroup(PTG)isalwayslookingforvolunteerstohelpplanand/orrunprograms.ThereisawiderangeofinvolvementinPTGwithsomethingforeveryone.Checktheschoolcalendarformeetingtimesanddates.Classroomvolunteersarealwayswelcome.Ifyouhavesomeonewhowouldliketoshareinaspecialproject,orbearegularfaceinaclassroom,pleaseaskthemtoscheduleatimewithyourclassroomteacherortheprincipal.Wheneveranyonevolunteersoncampus,theyneedtosigninatthefrontdeskandwearavolunteerbadge.Pleaseremembertosilenceallcellphones.

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PLEASESIGNANDRETURNTHELOWERPORTIONOFTHISPAGETOTHESCHOOLOFFICEORYOURCHILD’S

TEACHER

PARENTVOLUNTEERHANDBOOK

SaintAndrewCatholicSchool

Ihavereadandunderstandtheexpectationsandconfidentialityofpresenceintheclassroom.Iunderstandthatifconfidentialityorexpectationsareviolated,ImaynotbeabletocontinuetooffermytimeasavolunteerforSaintAndrewCatholicSchool.Signature DateStudent’sName Student’sTeacher