2014-2015
Parent – Student Handbook
St. Anne Catholic School
2014-2015
Parent – Student Handbook
Mrs. Margaret Morgan, Principal
Rev. Thomas Hopper, Pastor
School Board Members
Stan Mramor
Eric Rudolph
Laura Altus
Eric Lange
C.J. Liepman
Robin Lindle
Rosalie Melia
President
Secretary
Member At-large
Member At-Large
Member At-large
Member At-large
Member At-large
1111 S. Cherry Street, Tomball, Texas 77375
281-351-0093 Office
281-357-1905 Fax
Website: www.stanne-tomball.org
St. Anne Catholic School
Tomball
Parent-Student Handbook
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I.
WELCOME
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II.
MISSION STATEMENT OF ST. ANNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
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III.
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
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IV.
OBJECTIVES
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FACULTY VISION STATEMENT
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D.
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Who We Are
Why We Come Together
What We Believe
How We Choose to Serve
VI.
ROLE OF PARENTS
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VII.
GOVERNANCE
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The Archbishop
Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED)
Texas Catholic Conference Education Department Accreditation Commission
Archdiocesan Board of Education
Superintendent
The Pastor
The Principal
The Board of Education (School Board)
The Teacher
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VIII. LINE OF AUTHORITY
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IX.
STUDENT-PARENT COMPLAINT PROCESS
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X.
SCHOOL REGULATIONS
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I.
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XI.
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Admissions
Admission of Students
Registration
Tuition Rates and Tuition Assistance
Tuition Payment Policy
Attendance
Absence
Tardiness
Dress Code
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
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B.
C.
D.
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Overview
Roles and Expectations
Disciplinary Process
Disciplinary Response
ACADEMICS
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A. Report Cards
B. Progress Report
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
Iowa Test of Basic Skills
Homework
Curriculum
Textbooks
Honor Roll
Promotion/Retention
Records
Physical Education Participation
Extra Curricular Activities – GRADES 5-8
XIII. RELIGION PROGRAM
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A. Liturgical Celebrations
B. Sacramental Preparation
C. Other Religious Activity
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XIV.
ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTERS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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XV.
PARENT – SCHOOL RELATIONSHIP
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A. Parent – Teacher Organization (PTO)
B. Dads’ Club
C. Booster Club
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D. Room Parents
E. Volunteers
F. Virtus Program
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EMERGENCIES
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B.
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XVI.
Fire/Tornado Drills
Severe Weather
Telephone Chain / IRIS Alert
Crisis Management
XVII. HEALTH PROGRAM
A. Archdiocesan Medication Policy
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Clinic
Illness
Serious Chronic Illness
Communicable Disease
Immunizations
Sight and Hearing Tests
Scoliosis
Student Release to an Impaired Parent/Guardian
Child Abuse and Neglect
XVIII. BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM
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B.
C.
D.
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Philosophy
Admission Policies
Program
Hours of Operation
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Tuition and Fees
Daily Arrival and Release
Communication
Safety
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MISCELLANEOUS
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A. Drop-off / Pick-up
B. Carpools/Parking
C. Lockers/Personal Property – Grades 5-8
D. Lunch Program
E. Library
F. School Newsletter
G. School Pictures
H. Field Trips
I. Programs
J. Special Events
K. Fundraisers
L. Parties
M. Telephone Messages
N. Visitors
O. Lost and Found
P. Gum
Q. Smoking
R. Change of Address or Phone Number
S. Special Testing
T. Transfer
U. Asbestos
V. Amendments and/or Addendums
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APPENDICES
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Parent-School Partnership to Teach Responsibility: Homework
Parent-School Collaboration to Teach Values: Self-Discipline
Field Trip Permission Form
Volunteer Driver Form
Request for In-School Administration of Medication
Agreement for the Use of Computers/Telecommunications
Policy Handbook Release Form
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This handbook contains information needed by both students and parents
during the school year. The information in the handbook reflects the procedures,
requirements, and policies currently in effect for St. Anne Catholic School and
the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The principal retains the right to amend
the handbook for just cause. The school board will review such amendments at
the next regular board meeting. Parents/guardians will be given prompt
notification if and when such changes are made.
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I. WELCOME
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Welcome to St. Anne Catholic School. Our school operates under the auspices of the
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Office of Catholic Schools. We are accredited
through the Texas Education Agency’s Texas Catholic Conference Education Department. We
also hold membership in the National Catholic Educational Association.
Parents and guardians, as first teachers of their children, lay the foundation for learning and
faith. We join as partners, reinforcing and integrating our Christian values and educational
experiences into the daily life of each student.
St. Anne Catholic School is a part of the St. Anne Catholic Community. We thank the many
parishioners and all the parents have given so generously given of their time, talent, and resources
to support our school and its mission. We ask for a continued partnership and, as always, prayers
to help guide us in a new and exciting year at St. Anne Catholic School.
After you have read all the policies in the Parent-Student Handbook, you are required to
sign the release form at the back of this book. The signature page is due by Friday, August 29th.
The Parent-Student Handbook is the guideline for the appropriate structure, limits, safety, and high
standards required by all for the success of our student’s growth and development.
God bless you.
Margaret Morgan
Principal
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II. MISSION STATEMENT OF ST. ANNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
St. Anne Catholic School calls young people to holiness and prepares
them to proclaim and live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ by educating
and forming the whole person; emphasizing spiritual, moral, intellectual,
social, cultural and physical development of every student.
III. PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
In a Christ-centered atmosphere, St. Anne Catholic School personnel:
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believe that learning is a life-long process
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support the holistic development of each individual learner
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believe that every student has the ability to achieve academic excellence within their
individual potential
In a collaborative effort with parents/guardians, we dedicate ourselves to forming an active, lifetime
learner who embraces Christian values and ethics.
IV. OBJECTIVES
As an aid to enable students to achieve their full potential, the following objectives are presented:
1.
Students will be provided with an atmosphere that encourages, celebrates, and cherishes
those disciplines that develop body and soul, heart and mind.
2.
Learning experiences that cultivate curiosity and a desire for expansion will be offered.
3.
Various learning styles, interests, and achievements will be recognized.
V. FACULTY VISION STATEMENT
A. Who We Are
We are the faculty of St. Anne Catholic School, an integral part of St. Anne Catholic Community.
B. Why We Come Together
We come together to:
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proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ
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teach and prepare our students for the future
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support each other, our students, and their parents/guardians
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C. What We Believe
We believe that:
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mutual respect and trust at all levels in our school and our world is of primary importance
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we teach the whole child
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how and what we teach not only impacts our students and their parents/guardians but also
our community and the world
D. How We Choose to Serve
We choose to:
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be Christian examples for our students
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continually create new ways to share excellence in education, as practiced at St. Anne
Catholic School
VI. ROLE OF PARENTS
As stated in the Declaration on Christian Education, Second Vatican Council, October 28, 1965:
“Since parents have given children their life, they are bound by the most serious obligation
to educate their offspring and therefore must be recognized as the primary and principle
educators. This role in education is so important that only with difficulty can it be supplied
where it is lacking.
“Parents are the ones who must create a family atmosphere animated by love and respect
for God and man, in which the well-rounded personal and social education of children is
fostered. Hence, the family is the first school of the social virtues that every society needs.
“It is particularly in the Christian family, enriched by the grace and office of the sacrament
of matrimony, that children should be taught from their early years to have a knowledge of
God according to the faith received in Baptism, to worship Him, and to love their neighbor.
Here, too, they find their first experience of a wholesome human society and of the
Church.
“Finally, it is through the family that they are gradually led to a companionship with their
fellow men and with the people of God. Let parents, then, recognize the inestimable
importance a truly Christian family has for the life and progress of God's own people.
“The Council also reminds Catholic parents of the duty of entrusting their children to
Catholic schools wherever and whenever it is possible and of supporting these schools to
the best of their ability and of cooperating with them for the education of their children.”
STUDENT RECORDS
St. Anne Catholic School shall make a conscience effort to ensure the privacy of student records.
Parents and students shall be given access to records directly related to their student. This
includes duplicate report cards or progress reports, transcripts, and health records. Parents
wishing to view student records should make a request 24 hours in advance. Student records are
not released to an outside agency or school without the written consent of the student’s parent.
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Non-Custodial Parent
St. Anne Catholic School abides by provisions of the Buckley Amendment
with respect to the rights of non-custodial parents. In the absence of a court
order to the contrary, the school provides the non-custodial parent with
access to the academic records and other school-related information regarding
the child. If there is a court order specifying that there is to be no information
given, it is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the school with an
official copy of the court order and/or a copy of the custody section of the divorce
decree.
Ordinarily, the schools will endeavor not to take sides in disputes between parents in recognition
of the crucial role of both parents in the lives of their children. Continued strife between the parents
is harmful to the children and does not set a good example for them. It is expected that even
divorced and separated parents will treat one another with Christian charity and will display a spirit
of forgiveness. Ongoing parental disputes can be counterproductive to the mission of the school
and, in some cases, it is appropriate that the principal contact the Superintendent to discuss
whether continued enrollment is a viable option.
VII. GOVERNANCE
A. The Archbishop
The archbishop, as the chief representative of the Church’s teaching authority, is head of the
Archdiocesan system of schools. The superintendent carries out the administration of the schools.
Religious education is under the guidance of the director of the Office of Continuing Christian
Education.
B. Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED)
TCCED is the designated coordinator of all activities related to state accreditation. As such, it shall
establish standards that a diocesan system of schools must satisfy to be accredited and shall
adopt an accreditation process to be used in Catholic Schools.
C. Texas Catholic Conference Education Department Accreditation Commission
Membership consists of all superintendents of the fourteen Texas dioceses, other experts in the
field of education, and two bishop members who serve as Episcopal liaison. The commission,
through committees, is responsible for operations, ongoing planning of the accreditation process,
review of school compliance, and reporting of accreditation status.
D. Archdiocesan Board of Education
The Archdiocesan Board of Education is an advisory council delegated by the archbishop and
responsible to the archdiocese for archdiocesan-sponsored educational programs.
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E. Superintendent
The superintendent of schools is the organizational and instructional leader in the system of
Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Galveston/Houston. The superintendent’s specific
responsibilities include directing and coordinating the Catholic school office, coordinating and
supervising the central administrative services for the efficient operation of all Catholic schools,
implementing all policies of the Archdiocesan Board of Education, and implementing the principles
and standards for accreditation (TCCED).
F. Pastor
The pastor is the spiritual leader of the parish and the ex-officio chief administrative officer of the
parish school. It is his duty to see that the teachings of the Church are clearly and accurately
presented. The immediate direction of the school and its instructional program is, however, to be
delegated to the principal. Satisfactory and effective administration depends on the cooperation
and mutual support of both pastor and principal in matters of local educational policy.
G. Principal
The principal is the educational leader of the school, possessing full administrative responsibility for
the instructional program of the school. As the educational head of the school, the principal is held
accountable for school policies outlined in the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department
Accreditation Principles and Standards, Archdiocesan School Goals, the Archdiocesan Board of
Education Policies, State Rules for Curriculum, and the Catholic School Office Administrator’s
Handbook of Regulations, and policies established by the local Board of Education
Dean of Students
St. Anne Catholic School has instituted the position of Dean of Students. The Dean
has the responsibility for student discipline as a primary administration step before
contacting the principal, working with the counselor on the Response To Intervention
(RTI) team to address special needs for students, and helping with the admissions
committee as we ensure that we are prepared for the diverse needs of our student
population.
H. Board of Education (School Board)
The Board of Education (commonly called the school board) is the liaison of the school community.
It participates with the pastor in the selection and support of educational administrators. The board
identifies goals for the educational programs for which it is responsible, provides specific policies
that will guide the administrative staff in working toward these goals, and reviews decisions that
have been made by the administrative staff in working toward established objectives and policies.
The board also evaluates the effectiveness of the board’s policies and the programs which it
establishes and approves the financial expression of the educational plan, the budget.
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I. Teacher
The teacher’s primary responsibility is classroom instruction. The teacher is responsible for
supervision of students, effective communication with the school community, and following
guidelines of the curriculum for the grade, provided by the Archdiocesan Curriculum in accordance
with the Essential Elements of the State of Texas.
VIII. LINE OF AUTHORITY
The Catholic Church abides by the principle of subsidiary, which states that problems should be
solved at the lowest level possible. St. Anne Catholic School abides by this principle and
implements it in the following manner:
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If a concern or incident arises, the teacher will contact parents/guardians in writing or by a
phone. In extraordinary circumstances, the principal may make this initial contact. Faculty
members expect parental support in development and implementation of a plan to solve
the concern.
2.
If a parent/guardian wishes to discuss a concern or incident, the teacher is the first person
the parent/guardian must contact in writing or by telephone. Teachers should be contacted
by e-mail or voicemail. The teacher will return the parent/guardian’s call within 24 hours
whenever possible. If communication with the teacher does not resolve the concern, the
dean of students may be contacted (for behavior related incidents), and then the principal
may be contacted as the final person in the line of authority.
3.
If a concern regards a broader issue than the student, or a classroom incident, or the
teacher directly, the principal should be contacted. (For example: a parent/guardian has a
suggestion for uniform policy addition).
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Please respect the line of authority:
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Teacher or faculty member first
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Dean of Students (for student behavior related situations)
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Principal as the final school authority
Misunderstandings may occur if the problem is not first investigated at the source. Personal issues
are not appropriate items with which to approach other faculty members, parent organization
representatives, School Board members, or the parish priest. Go to the source. Our expectation is
that all communication will be such that it is respectful to and for all parties involved.
IX. STUDENT-PARENT COMPLAINT PROCESS
Although the Archdiocese endeavors to establish a harmonious Christian atmosphere within its
schools, it recognizes that misunderstandings or differences of opinion sometimes occur. We ask
you to follow the guidelines below if there are concerns:
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If the student is comfortable doing so, have him/her talk to the teacher about the concern.
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If the student is not able to approach the teacher on his/her own, the parent will contact the
teacher to schedule a conference, including parent and student, to discuss any and all
concerns.
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After conferencing with the teacher, the parent may contact the Dean of Students if there is
still a need to address the situation.
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After conferencing with the teacher and dean, if the parent still does not feel the concern has
been addressed sufficiently, the principal may be contacted.
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A formal grievance may be filed in writing and must be received within five (5) working days
following the occurrence of the event on which the grievance is based. Please contact the
principal for a copy of the current Archdiocesan appeals process/grievance procedure for
further details. Please note that the current policy supersedes and replaces all previous
policies and statements regarding institution and processing of formal grievances within
Catholic schools.
X. SCHOOL REGULATIONS
A. Admissions
St. Anne Catholic School admits all students to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made
available to the student body. St. Anne Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, creed, or national origin in the administration of the admission, athletic, or scholarship
programs.
B. Admission of Students
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Each child must meet requirements as outlined by the Archdiocese:
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Four years old by September 1st to enter Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K)
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Five years old by September 1st to enter Kindergarten
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Six years old by September 1st to enter the First Grade
The child’s birth certificate must be presented for proof of age.
2.
Baptismal certificates are to be submitted for all Catholic students applying for admission.
If the child has been baptized at St. Anne Catholic Community, it is necessary to obtain a
copy of the baptismal certificate from the parish office.
3.
A health record filled out and signed by a doctor is required. Immunizations must be up to
date.
4.
Students do not have to be Catholic to be admitted to St. Anne. However, priority for
admission will be given in the following order:
a) Returning students
b) Applicants with siblings already in attendance
c) Applicants who are members of St. Anne Catholic Community
d) Applicants who are members of another Catholic parish
e) All other student applicants
In order to manage the size of individual classes, applicants may be placed on a waiting
list at the discretion of the school administration. Vacancies will be filled from the waiting
list with the same priority noted above in as much as it is possible.
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5.
Students applying for admission to the kindergarten and pre-kindergarten programs will be
evaluated to assess their readiness to spend a full day in a school environment. The
evaluation will consider separation from parent/guardian, toilet training, interaction with
other children, and ability to follow simple instructions. The evaluation may include a
referral from the child’s current pre-school/daycare/”Mothers’ Day Out” program.
6.
Acceptance of transfer students will be based on the most recent standardized test scores,
report cards, teacher recommendations, and admissions exam results. Admission exams
are administered to ensure that incoming students are on level with age-appropriate
material.
7.
All first-time students admitted to St. Anne Catholic School are accepted on a probationary
basis until the end of their first full nine-week term.
C. Registration
Registration for admitted students will begin in early spring. A place for the coming year will be
guaranteed after all registration fees have been paid.
There is an annual registration fee to secure a place at St. Anne Catholic School. This registration
fee is non-refundable.
The school administration will assign students to classes. Parents/guardians will not be able to
select their student’s teacher.
D. Tuition Rates and Tuition Assistance
Tuition rates are published in early spring prior to registration.
If you are in need of financial assistance, you must submit your application through the
Archdiocese. Applications are available in the school office or online at
www.choosecatholicschools.org.
E. Tuition Payment Policy
1.
Payment by credit card, direct deposit, and electronic fund transfer is available. Cash,
check, and money order are also accepted.
2.
Tuition is due on the first of each month. Payment to the business office is late after the 5th
day of each month.
3.
Statements will be sent out on unpaid tuition on the 15th day of each month. Payments
received after the 5th of each month will incur a late fee of $25. All delinquent tuition, as
well as late fees, must be paid by the 15th of the month.
4.
The business office will schedule an appointment with a responsible family member to
discuss tuition that is not paid by the 15th of the month. Late payments of tuition fees will
result in the dismissal of the student from St. Anne Catholic School.
5.
Registration is non-refundable with the exception of those families who have re-enrolled
but have moved out of the area. In such cases, a refund of registration, minus a
processing fee of $50, will be allowed.
6.
If a student withdraws before school begins, tuition will be refunded minus a processing fee
of $50. If a student withdraws after school begins, refunds must be approved by the
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principal and pastor. Refunds will be prorated based on the number of school days
attended to the end of the final month attended minus a $50 processing fee.
7.
All bank charges incurred by the school for insufficient funds and declined credit cards will
be charged to the parent along with a $25 NSF charge. If two checks are returned for
insufficient funds, all future payments must be made by cash, credit card, certified check or
money order.
8.
All records and report cards will be held until all financial obligations are met.
F. Attendance
1. The ordinary school day at St. Anne Catholic School begins at 8:00 a.m. with dismissal at
3:00 p.m. for students in Pre-K through 4th grades and 3:20 for students in grades 5-8 with
the exception of Wednesday dismissal when all students PK-8th are released at 3:00 p.m.
Students arriving after 10:00 a.m. will be counted as absent for the day.
2. Please be prompt in bringing students to school and picking them up after school. School
doors will be opened at 7:40 a.m., and all students will enter the school through the front
doors for the safety and security of students. Students should not be left at school earlier
than 7:40 a.m. If they are, they will be sent to our Before School Care classroom and
charged accordingly. Any PreK through 8th grade student left at the school and not picked
up by 3:30 p.m. from the car line will be sent to the office. The parents/guardians/car pool
drivers will be charged as follows:
From 3:30-3:45
A flat fee of $10 will need to be paid at the time of pick up
After 3:45
An additional $1/minute will be charged and paid at pick up
You should register your students with Step-by-Step or Kids World for after school care if
you know this will be needed.
3. No student will be permitted to leave school during the school day without a written request
from a parent or guardian and permission from the principal. Parents/guardians must sign
out their student at the school office. Parents are discouraged from removing their child for
any part of the day, including lunch for events such as birthdays, play dates, parties, etc.
Special permission should be obtained from the principal for all absences outside the normal
circumstances. Losing school time, even the social times such as lunch, puts your child at a
disadvantage.
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G. Absence
1.
Attendance and punctuality are necessary for success in school.
2.
St. Anne Catholic School understands that there may be instances throughout the school
year when students will miss school for reasons other than illness.
3.
Absences will no longer be labeled excused or unexcused. For all absences, we ask for a
note explaining the absence on the day the student returns.
4.
Students who have been ill will be given one day per day missed to make up missed work.
5.
Extended absences over five days due to illness require a doctor’s note and release upon
the return of the student, or the child may not return to the classroom.
6.
Extended absences, other than for illness, require one week’s pre-notification through the
principal’s office. In these instances, the principal will forward the note to the teachers of
the student(s) involved. As the parent/guardian of the student, you assume the
responsibility for ensuring that the student(s) learn the material missed while absent.
Grades will not be assigned for daily work or normal homework that is given during the
time they are absent; however, students will be expected to pick up where the class is on
the day they return. In other words, when a student returns from the extended time away,
he/she will be expected to take any quizzes or tests and to turn in any projects due at that
time. Should students miss school when a major project or test is given, they will be
expected to turn in the project or test on the day of their return. Information may be made
available through a conversation with a teacher or from postings on their web page.
7.
Students who have been absent for 15 days may be automatically retained for the year. It
is at the principal’s discretion whether a student is retained or allowed to advance. The
school principal may make exceptions for students where missed work is turned in and
acceptable grades are achieved.
H. Tardiness
It is important that every student develop the habit of being on time. Student drop off time begins
at 7:40 a.m. Students must be in class and ready for the day by 8:00 a.m., or they will be
considered tardy.
Habitual (unexcused) tardiness will be handled as follows:
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3rd tardy in a 9-week period – $10 fine per family
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4th tardy in a 9-week period – $15 fine per family
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5th tardy in a 9-week period – $20 fine per family
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6th tardy in a 9-week period – $25 fine per family
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7 or more tardies in a 9-week period - $30 per family each tardy
The accumulation of 12 unexcused tardies in the same 9-week period will result in the student
earning a day’s absence. **Note IX, G.6 under attendance.
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I. Dress Code
Parents/guardians are responsible for seeing that students comply with the dress code of St. Anne
Catholic School. All students will wear uniforms from the supplier, Parker Uniform Company, from
the first day of school until the close of the school year. Brochures are in the office. All uniforms
bought from the previous company are still acceptable for wear at school.
Faculty members and administration share the responsibility for enforcement. The administration
reserves the right to decide whether a student’s appearance is in accord with the school standards.
The overriding consideration in dress and grooming must be common sense and appropriateness.
Those in violation of the uniform and personal appearance codes will receive a discipline referral
and may require a parent to bring an acceptable change of uniform.
1. Uniform and Dress Code Information – All Students
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School uniforms must be clean, pressed, and mended at all times.
Shirt-tails and blouses designed to be tucked in must be at all times.
The top of waist bands and belts should be easily seen.
Shirt sleeves and pant legs may not be rolled.
All buttons except for the collar button must be fastened.
When the weather is cold, students may wear a solid, white turtle neck or long sleeve shirt
under the uniform shirt.
Navy cardigan, St. Anne jacket, hoodie, or sweatshirt may be worn in cold weather.
Outerwear other than St. Anne apparel may not be worn inside the school, gym or Church
buildings.
Belts for both girls and boys in grades 2-8 must be navy, black, brown, or khaki colored.
**Athletic shoes may be worn on any day. Shoes may include the following colors: white,
black, navy or grey but without patterns such as camouflage. NO other color will be
allowed, including the soles (sides, back, and bottoms). No lights, noisemakers, glitter,
studs, or cartoon characters are permitted on shoes. Shoes must be securely fastened
(Velcro, buckle, or laces) and laces may only be white, black, navy, or grey. Slip-on shoes
such as Vans and Toms are not considered athletic shoes and cannot be worn. Should you
have any questions, ask first.
**Dress shoes are optional for any day including Mass days for all students. The only dress
shoes allowed are the styles sold at Parker Uniform. There are examples of these dress
shoes in the office.
Socks may only be white, navy, or black.
Students in grades 4-8 must wear a St. Anne gym uniform during P.E.
No ink is permitted on hands or body.
Complete scout uniforms are allowed on scout meeting days and during scout week.
Small, non-distracting jewelry may be worn by all students, not to exceed one (1) ring and
one (1) necklace with a recognized Christian religious symbol. Earrings are addressed
under girl specific guidelines.
Non-traditional hairstyles and hair color, including dyed or chemically highlighted hair, are
not acceptable.
Hair must be clean and groomed at all times. Hair must be kept out of and away from the
eyes.
No rolling backpacks are allowed because they have become a safety concern.
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Girls
General Information
a)
All jumpers, skorts, skirts, and shorts must be hemmed no shorter than two (2) inches
above the knee.
b)
Make-up, artificial nails, and nail polish are not permitted. Nails may not extend
beyond the student’s fingertips.
c)
Girls with pierced ears may wear one (1) pair of small stud earrings that are gold,
silver, pearl, or clear in color and in the lobe of the ear only – no hoop or dangle
earrings are allowed due to safety concerns.
d)
No fake hair attachments are allowed.
e)
**Hair accessories must be small in nature and solid (one color only) in color.
Acceptable colors include navy, white, red, forest green, black, brown, and the plaid
as sold by Parker Uniform.
f)
Navy privacy shorts must be worn under all jumpers and skirts.
g)
All visible undergarments worn under the school uniform must be beige, white, or skin
tone. No colored athletic bras may be worn.
Pre-K through 3rd grades
1)
Bottoms – plaid jumper, shorts, or skorts, and navy pants (with belt for grades
2-3 if there are belt loops).
2)
Tops – White button front blouse or white or forest green pullover knit shirt all
with the St. Anne logo
3)
Mass Uniform – plaid jumper and white button front blouse with St. Anne logo
4-5th Grades
1)
Bottoms – plaid skort, skirt, or shorts, or navy pants (with belt if there are belt
loops).
2)
Tops – white button front blouse or white or forest green pullover knit shirt all
with the St. Anne logo.
3)
Mass Uniform – plaid skirt, white button front blouse with St. Anne logo, and
navy vest with St. Anne logo
6th through 8th grades
1)
Bottoms – plaid skirt, skort, or shorts and navy pants (with belt if there are belt
loops).
2)
Tops - White button front blouse or white, navy, or forest green pullover knit
shirt all with St. Anne logo.
3)
Mass Uniform- plaid skirt, white button front blouse with St. Anne logo, and
red vest with St. Anne logo
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Boys
General Information
a)
Undershirts that are worn must be solid white without any logos or writing showing.
b)
Hair – must be above the eyebrows at all times, may not fall below the collar in the
back, and it may not fall below the bottom of the ear lobe.
c)
Boys in grades K - 8 will wear a solid color navy traditional long tie on Mass days.
Pre-K through 5th grade
1)
Bottoms – navy shorts or pants (belts required in grades 2-5).
2)
Tops – White button front shirt or white or green knit pullover shirt all with St.
Anne logo.
3)
Mass Uniform – navy pants with white button front shirt with St. Anne logo,
navy tie (grades K-5), and navy vest with St. Anne logo (grades K-5)
6th through 8th grades
1)
Bottoms – khaki shorts or pants
2)
Tops – white or light blue button front shirt or white, navy, or forest green knit
pullover shirt all with St. Anne logo.
3)
Mass Uniform – khaki pants, light blue button front shirt with St. Anne logo,
navy tie, and navy vest with St. Anne logo
Spirit Dress Days
a)
Jeans, jean skirts, and/or jean shorts must be worn and must be no shorter than 2
inches above the knee. The material must not be frayed, torn, too tight, too loose,
or hip-huggers. Solid color blue denim only.
b)
St. Anne spirit shirts, including bazaar shirts and other approved school t-shirts,
must be worn.
c)
Belts are optional as long as the pants stay up and secure at the waistline.
d)
Shoes (athletic or dress as stated in this handbook) and socks must be worn.
e)
No head coverings allowed.
Free Dress Days
a)
On the occasion where free dress is granted, clothing must be in good taste. Tank
tops, t-shirts with distasteful slogans/pictures, see through tops, crop tops, halter-tops,
leggings, miniskirts, or short shorts are not allowed.
b)
Shoes must be worn (no open-toed shoes or flip flops).
In as much as it is true that loopholes may be found in any code, it is the expectation of SACS that parents/guardians and students
will use good judgment in complying with the behavior code, dress code, and/or policies. The finding of a loophole and the
exploitation of that loophole to avoid compliance with the spirit of the code will not be considered valid; rather, such incidents will be
treated as violations of the code. To avoid such a misunderstanding, use the following rule:
If you are not sure that it is allowed, ask first or do not do/wear it!
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XI. STUDENT DISCIPLINE
A. Overview
As described in our mission statement, St. Anne Catholic School is committed to providing a
Catholic environment in which to promote the spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural and
physical development of all students. A core element in the pursuit of our mission is the
establishment of a Christ-centered atmosphere of mutual respect, concern and loving compassion.
The discipline policy at St. Anne Catholic School is a means to meet these objectives.
B. Roles and Expectations
1. Students
Students have responsibility for developing spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially,
culturally and physically and for helping their fellow students do the same.
Students are expected to fully comply with the discipline policy established below. The
policy is designed to encourage growth in responsibility and development of Christian
values and ethics. This will result in a minimal number of disruptions and distractions to
the learning environment.
2. Faculty
The faculty has responsibility for enabling all students to achieve their full potential.
The faculty is expected to maintain order during all school activities, to apply the discipline
policy with consistent fairness, and to provide responses that are proportionate to the
students’ disciplinary infractions. As part of their role as educators, members of the faculty
are also expected to help students understand the reasoning behind the discipline policy
and the potential consequences of their actions.
3. Administration
The administration has the primary responsibility for proper implementation of this policy,
balancing the development of the individual student with the needs and wellbeing of the
entire school community.
The administration is expected to monitor disciplinary issues that extend beyond the
routine function of the classroom. The administration may intervene at any time during the
disciplinary process. The final decision on any disciplinary action is at the discretion of the
administration.
4. Parents/Guardians
Parents/guardians are expected to support the program as a whole and respect the
judgment of the faculty and administration. No system of discipline can succeed without
this support.
In some cases, the best way for parents to support the policy will be to help the faculty and
administration reach a fair result by engaging them directly. In these cases,
parents/guardians are expected to continue to respect the judgment of the administration
and to consider the best interests of the school community.
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Parents/guardians are also expected to continue to teach students at home, helping
students to understand the reasoning behind the discipline policy and the potential
consequences of their actions.
Teachers, parents, and students are expected to conduct themselves, whether inside or
outside school or at school sponsored activities, in a manner befitting the stated
philosophy, expected behaviors, and reputation of a Catholic School.
C. Disciplinary Process
Love and Logic
The purpose of Love and Logic is to create a positive school culture where teachers love to teach
and kids love to learn. This culture begins to develop when the staff and faculty agree to a
common set of principles about teacher-student interaction which becomes the beacon, or guiding
light, for dealing with students, staff, and parents.
When teachers model self-regulation and control, they can teach children to do the same. The
Love and Logic approach recognizes the role of the teacher to help students show respect and
take responsibility for their actions by owning problems and finding solutions on their own. The
goal is to empower students through strong teacher-student relationships that embrace limits and
boundaries.
1. Love and Logic Principles
1. We will treat students with respect so they will know how to treat us.
2. Students are free to do anything that does not cause a problem for others.
3. If a student causes a problem, he/she will be asked to solve the problem first.
4. If the student cannot solve the problem, the teacher/adult will help the student in the
problem solving process or solve the problem for him/her.
5. How a teacher handles a particular problem will depend on the special person and the
special situation.
2. Monitoring Daily Behavior
Teachers will have the Love and Logic Principles posted in every classroom. Teachers will
follow these principles in order to manage the classroom and contact parents as needed.
3. Dishonesty
Dishonesty or cheating will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, willful lying,
plagiarism, forgery, disregard of instructions during testing, collaboration with another student
during testing, or copying another student’s work on homework, quizzes or tests. This conduct
may result in a grade of zero for the assignment; parents/guardians will be notified and
detention or suspension may result.
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4. Harassment
Harassment, including bullying, is immoral and illegal. It subverts the mission of Catholic
education and threatens the educational experience and well-being of all affected persons.
Harassment is considered a serious infraction and may result in suspension, expulsion, or
referral for prosecution. Therefore, consequences up to and including expulsion shall be
taken against any person who engages in any type of harassment including electronic
harassment (cyber-bullying).
Parents/guardians will be contacted immediately and a conference is required.
Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
a) Unwelcome and persistent behavior that makes a student feel threatened,
uncomfortable and unsafe such as but not limited to hazing
b) Verbal conduct such as racial slurs, the use of vulgar or obscene language or
derogatory jokes or comments
c) Behaviors that are sexual or intimidating in nature including physical contact such as
an assault, unwanted touching and blocking of normal movements that interfere with
another student’s work, study or play
d) Cyber-bullying is defined as use of the internet, cell phone, or other electronic device
to send or post text messages or visual images intended to hurt or embarrass another
person.
Cyber-bullying includes, but is not necessarily limited to the following:
(1) Cruel instant computer messaging or threatening emails
(2) Mean, repeated cell phone text message
(3) Creating a web site for the purpose of mocking certain students or school
personnel
(4) Posting humiliating ‘photo shopped’ or digitally modified images of certain
students or school personnel
(5) Posting cruel or hurtful messages about a student or school personnel
(6) Forwarding private photos or videos to other students
(7) Pretending to be someone else by using someone else’s online screen.
e) Students are encouraged to report any incident of harassment to the teacher or
principal. The teacher and/or principal have the responsibility to investigate the bullying or
harassment complaint in an expeditious manner.
5. Bullying
As a matter of both school policy and religious obligation, it is recognized that bullying behavior
is not tolerated at St. Anne Catholic School. St. Anne Catholic School seeks to create an
environment of learning, compassion and safety by educating teachers, staff, parents and
students concerning respect.
Bullying is defined as repeated physical or psychological intimidations such as one or more
individuals inflicting physical, verbal, or emotional abuse on another. This includes threats of
bodily harm, excessive teasing, malicious spreading of rumors, and/or physical contact causing
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injury, and/or cyber bullying. Bullying can include a pattern of deliberated isolation or exclusion
of another with the intent to be hurtful.
This policy is intended to serve as notice to students, their parents, and all members of the St.
Anne Catholic School community, that bullying conduct is an immediate cause for intervention
consistent with the disciplinary policy outlined in the school handbook. All members of the St.
Anne community are expected to discourage, prevent, intervene, report and otherwise
appropriately address bullying behaviors.
6. Weapons
The possession of any weapon is prohibited on school or church property and school
sponsored extracurricular events. For the purpose of this handbook, weapons are defined as
but not limited to clubs, blackjacks, mace, explosive devices, firearms, handguns, any
ammunition, or any bladed instrument that is capable of inflicting serious bodily injury by cutting
or stabbing. Any instrument that is used other than for its intended purpose and for the purpose
of causing bodily injury, may be considered a weapon at the discretion of the principal.
7. Use of Controlled Substances
The use and unlawful possession of illicit drugs (including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
that are illegal for youth) is wrong and harmful.
A student is subject to removal from class, suspension, expulsion, or referral for prosecution if,
while on school property or while attending a school-sponsored or school-related activity on or
off school property, there is a suspicion of possession:
a) Chemical substance use, possession for consumption, sale or dispensing of illegal drugs
and narcotics, alcohol, inhalants, marijuana or controlled substance
b) Acting under the influence of an illegal drug, narcotics, alcohol, inhalants, marijuana or a
controlled substance
c)
Medication misuse or overdose
The principal may report the incident to the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. Parents/
guardians will be contacted immediately and a conference is required.
A recommendation to the parents/guardians will be made for evaluation and possible treatment
for the student. The principal, school nurse and/or a counselor will work together with the
student and the family, toward bringing about a complete recovery and elimination of the drug
abuse by the student involved.
An additional conference may be required before the student is re-admitted to class.
Note: The School reserves the right to search anything brought on campus.
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D. Disciplinary Response
1. Consequences for Pre-K – 8th grade: Teachers will use the Love and Logic Principles to guide
the discipline process used in each classroom. Consequences to problems could include but
are not limited to sitting out at recess, writing a note of apology or apologizing verbally,
conduct grade being lowered, seat changes in class, note/phone call home, discipline form,
meet with Dean of Students, detention, or a parent conference. Any consequence more
serious such as in-school suspension (ISS) or out of school suspension (OSS) will not be given
unless there is a conversation with the parent first for a serious offense or an ongoing problem.
2. Discipline Referral Forms
Discipline Referral Forms are sent home with students as a form of notification to parents. The
student is expected to return the signed white copy to the issuing teacher the next school day.
3. Detention
For students in grades 6-8, the homeroom teacher will keep a record of the number of
Discipline Referral Forms received by his/her students. Once a student receives three (3)
forms in a nine-week period, he/she will have earned a detention. Homeroom teachers will
notify parents of their child’s detention using a separate referral form. A minimum of two
calendar days for formal notice will be provided unless contact with the parent is established,
and the student is able to serve the detention on shorter notice. If a student does not return the
Discipline Referral Form for the detention, the parent will be contacted by phone.
For students in grades PreK-5, detention can also be given as a consequence to behavior after
the teacher discusses the situation with the Dean of Students and the parents. Teachers in the
younger grades have weekly folders that go home to parents, which indicate behavior issues.
The Discipline Referral may not be used for the younger students, so the three (3) Discipline
Referrals = Detention may not apply for these younger students.
Detention will be held on Thursday mornings. Students who receive a detention will report to
school at 7:00 a.m. Each detention will require the student to remain until 7:40 a.m. The Dean
of Students will oversee detentions.
Failure to report for detention is cause for a student visit with the principal. The student must
make up the detention the following week. Failure to show up a second time will result in an
immediate in-school suspension (ISS) and a call to inform the parents/guardians.
Any student who accumulates two detentions during a 9-week grading period will be given a
two (2) hour Saturday morning Penance Hall.
4. Late Homework
Completing homework in a timely manner is the responsibility of all students and promotes
the mastery of the curriculum. Late homework will not be accepted in the office. Students
may bring in late homework the next school day and deliver it directly to the appropriate
teacher. For grades 6-8, homework that is one day late may not exceed a grade of 80%.
Any homework turned in after that will receive a grade of zero.
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5. Suspension
This action places a student in jeopardy of being dismissed from St. Anne Catholic School. There
are three levels of suspension, plus an addition of a Saturday Penance Hall for repeated or
serious infractions:

Penance Hall

In-school Suspension (ISS).

Out-of-school Suspension (OSS).
Penance Hall is defined as a student’s attendance at St. Anne Catholic School from 8:00-10:00
a.m. on a designated Saturday morning. Students in Penance Hall will participate in community
service work, including but not limited to cleaning, weeding gardens, picking up trash, and like
activities.
ISS is defined as a student’s attendance at school, but the student is isolated from his/her peers.
All class work and tests will be required to be completed by the end of the day.
OSS is defined as a day away from the school campus. All class work will be required to be
completed that day; however, the student will receive a zero for assignments due in all classes.
Assignments include any and all graded work, homework, projects due, and tests. Up to three (3)
calendar days of notice may be provided, at the discretion of the principal, if necessary to arrange
childcare during the OSS.
In all cases of suspension, a parent or guardian will be notified before the student leaves school.
The length of the suspension will be at the discretion of the principal. In order for the student to be
admitted back to class, the student and the parents must first have met with the principal and/or
Dean of Students and the homeroom teacher for a conference.
6. Immediate Removal
Immediate suspension and/or expulsion can take place if a student:

Engages in fighting.

Is in violation of the Harassment policy in this section.

Is in violation of the Use of Controlled Substances policy in this section.

Is in violation of the Weapons policy in this section.

Acts in a way resulting in serious physical injury to a student or any school personnel.
7. Expulsion
This disciplinary action requires that a student be dismissed from St. Anne Catholic School. This is
an extremely serious matter and every other possible solution should be explored with the
parents/guardians.
Expulsion ordinarily follows unsuccessful attempts at in-school and out-of-school suspensions. In
consultation with the parents/guardians, provision of appropriate placement of the student in
another learning environment better equipped to meet the student’s needs will be explored.
When a student is expelled, notice must be sent to the superintendent of Catholic Schools along
with a brief explanation of the reason and recommended placement (Archdiocesan Policy No.
3180).
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In as much as it is true that loopholes may be found in any code, it is the expectation of SACS that parents/guardians and students
will use good judgment in complying with the behavior code, dress code, and/or policies. The finding of a loophole and the
exploitation of that loophole to avoid compliance with the spirit of the code will not be considered valid; rather, such incidents will be
treated as violations of the code. To avoid such a misunderstanding, use the following rule:
If you are not sure that it is allowed, do not do it!
XII. ACADEMICS
A. Report Cards
1.
Students will receive report cards quarterly (every nine weeks). Parents/guardians of
students in kindergarten will receive a progress report instead of a formal report card at the
first nine-week reporting time. A formal report card will be issued for the remaining
quarters.
2.
Report cards are to be reviewed and kept by the parent/guardian. Please notify the office
if you do not receive your report card or a notice from the business office.
3.
Report cards may be withheld if all obligations (i.e. financial, return of school property)
have not been reconciled.
4.
The marking code on the report card for conduct in all grades is:
E
Excellent
G
Good
S
Satisfactory
N
Needs Improvement
U
Unsatisfactory
A general conduct grade may be added to the bottom of each report card, allowing
parents/guardians to know if their student has had problems outside of regular classroom
time (e.g. lunch, recess, before or after school, or during the change of class).
5.
The marking code on the report card for kindergarten is:
S
Satisfactory – goal achieved
T
Transition – student is in process of learning
NA
Needs Attention – student is not able to complete goal
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6.
The marking code on the report card for grades 1-8 is:
A
Outstanding
100-93%
B
Above Average
92-86%
C
Average
85-78%
D
Below Average
77-70%
F
Failure
Below 70%
7. Specials/ancillary teachers in PE, music, computer, library, and art will grade using the
code: E, G, S, N, and U. These letter grades correspond directly to the letter grades A-F,
respectively.
8. Cumulative quarterly exams are given to students in grades 6-8 and are part of their quarter
grades.
9. Parents have access to the Parent Portal which allows them to view their student’s grades.
Access is available via the internet at any time. It is important that the school always have a
current email address for each family.
B. Progress Report
Students will receive progress reports at the 4-1/2 week point in each nine-week quarter for grades
below 80. Parents/guardians are asked to sign these reports and return them within three days to
the teacher issuing the progress report.
C. Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferences are held midway through the first and third quarters. At least one parent/guardian
and the student are required to attend the fall conferences. Spring conferences are mandated only
for those students who have an average of 80 or below in any core curricular subject.
Special conferences may be scheduled by the parent/guardian or the teacher if the need arises.
When in need of a parent/teacher conference, parents/guardians must contact the teacher to make
an appointment.
D. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills
The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) will be used for achievement testing in Grades 1-8. The
COGAT test will be given in grades 2, 4, and 6. Tests will be administered in early spring and are
meant to give the teachers and the administration information regarding the abilities and
educational growth of the students.
E. Homework
Homework assignments should reinforce skills previously taught, foster a habit of independent
study, and meet the growth needs of individual students. Departmental structure requires
coordination of assignments among teachers in order to avoid excessive amounts of work.
Students in grades 3-8 have planners for writing down assignments. Some teachers in lower
grades have homework calendars they distribute each week, and some have separate web pages.
Please refer to the information given out by each teacher at the beginning of the year. The parent
portal on-line may also list the homework for students, but the planner/homework calendar is the
first and most important place for all students to document what is coming up. It is ultimately the
student’s responsibility to keep up with assignments and due dates.
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Anticipated homework time allotment (on average):

Grade 1-2 – 1/2 hour each day

Grade 3-5 – 1 1/2 hour each day

Grade 6-8 – 2 hours or up to 10-12 hours per week (including weekend work)

Summer Work: summer math & reading will be required for students entering grades 5-8.
F. Curriculum
The basic curriculum of St. Anne Catholic School complies with the time allotment and subject
requirements of both the Texas Education Agency and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
The curriculum incorporates the following subjects:

English

Religion

Computer Science

Handwriting (K-4)

Social Studies

Foreign Languages

Spelling (K-5)

Science

Physical Education

Reading (K-5)

Mathematics

Health

Literature (6-8)

Fine Arts
G. Textbooks
Textbooks used in the Catholic school system are on the adopted textbooks list for the State of
Texas and conform to Archdiocesan Curriculum Guides. Religion textbooks are selected from the
approved list of texts published by the Office of Continued Christian Education.
The student is responsible for the care and safety of the student’s textbooks, which are school
property. Books are to be kept covered at all times. If books have been abused or lost, fines will be
assessed to cover the loss.
H. Honor Roll
All subjects will be considered for the purpose of Honor Roll. A student receiving an “N” or “U”
grade in conduct in any class will not be eligible for any Honor Roll. Honor Roll is presented to
students in grades 4-8 only.
Principal’s Honor Roll – All A’s (or E’s in specials) and E’s in conduct.
Honor Roll – Any combination of A’s and B’s (or E’s and G’s in specials) plus E, G, or S in
conduct.
Awards
At the end of the school year, the school will hold an awards ceremony to present
certificates for perfect attendance and the Crusader Award for students in grades 1-7.
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Crusader Award:
The Crusader Award will be awarded to one student from each homeroom (grades 1-7) at the end
of each year during the awards ceremony. Students are selected by using the following guidelines.
1.
Student should have exemplified the Seven Heavenly Virtues emphasized throughout
the school year.
 Faith
 Hope
 Charity
 Prudence
 Fortitude
 Temperance
 Justice
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Student should be one who goes above and beyond the daily expectations.
Student should be one who shows good judgment and character.
Student should have a conduct of E, G, or S.
Student should not have a grade below “C”.
Student should be selected by the teacher.
At the 8th grade graduation ceremony, one boy and one girl will be given the Academic
Achievement Award, and a Service Award will be given to the student earning the highest
number of service hours during the year.
I. Promotion/Retention
A student is promoted to the next grade if, considering the student’s abilities, the student has
satisfactorily completed the current grade curriculum.
A student may be retained in the current grade if, in consideration of the student’s abilities, the
student has not satisfactorily completed the current grade curriculum. A student failing one subject
for the year will be required to attend a summer school program (or an approved alternative
program). A student failing more than one subject for the year will not pass to the next grade level.
J. Records
Because Catholic schools do not directly receive any federal funds from the Department of
Education, they are not required to follow the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. As
advocates for justice, however, they shall respect parental and student rights to information and
confidentiality. The school shall:
1.
Provide parents/guardians and students access to records directly related to the student
(i.e., the cumulative record, care, and health records) with 24-hour’s notice.
2.
Permit parents/guardians and students to challenge these records and to secure
amendment if any are inaccurate or misleading.
3.
Obtain the written consent of parents/guardians before releasing personally identifiable
information from the student records.
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Parental rights extend to either parent unless the school has been provided with the evidence that
there is a court order, statute, or legally binding document relating to such matters as divorce,
separation, or custody that specifically revokes these rights.
K. Physical Education Participation
According to the state education code, Physical Education is a core subject in which all students
must complete a minimum of one unit per year unless specifically exempted. From time to time,
there are circumstances involving illness and injury that preclude a student from participating either
wholly or partially.
When this situation arises, a note from the parent or guardian will be sufficient for two (2) days.
Any extension beyond that time will require a doctor to verify the duration of the restriction on the
physical activity.
Any note from a parent/guardian must be brought to the office on the morning the student reports
to school. The school secretary will place the note in the student’s personal folder after making
copies for the homeroom, physical education, and any special programs in effect during that period
(dancing, recess, etc.).
L. Extra-curricular Activities – GRADES 5-8
St. Anne Catholic School offers various school-sponsored extracurricular activities. These
activities require time after school and occasionally time on weekends for practices, games,
rehearsals, meetings, or other events. Adult supervision is required for all students who remain
on campus after school. Students left unattended for extracurricular activities may be charged at
the same rate as students left on early dismissal days (p. 13, F2). In support of the Mission
Statement (section II), we believe that extracurricular activities are an integral part of the St. Anne
Catholic School experience. The primary purpose of the school, however, is the spiritual and
intellectual development of each student. The following guidelines will assist students and
parents/guardians in recognizing and accepting academic work as a primary responsibility.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) has its own standards, thus the group does not fall
under this policy.
1. To participate in good standing, a student must maintain minimum grades of 70 and S
(Satisfactory) in both academics and conduct at both progress report and report card time.
2. The following will cause a student to become ineligible at either progress report or report card
time:

A failing grade (below 70)

A grade of N or U for either academics or conduct
3. Ineligible students will be placed on a two-week probationary period. This period will begin on
the day immediately following the issuance of the progress report or report card. During the two
weeks, an ineligible student may not be allowed to participate in any practices, games, meets,
or other school-sponsored extracurricular activities. It is expected that the student use this time
to improve the grade(s) that caused the ineligibility. The Athletic Director and other faculty
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sponsors of extracurricular activities will ask for updated grades at the end of the two week
period. Students who are now in good standing may resume their extracurricular activities the
day immediately following the grade check. Students who are still not in good standing, as
defined in L1 above, are ineligible for the remainder of the reporting period.
4. In addition, students who earn at least one grade of 70-77, inclusive, need extra time and
attention in those subject areas. Students who earn these grades at either progress report or
report card time are not considered ineligible, but they will be encouraged to attend the subject
specific tutorials that are offered once a week until the next reporting period (progress report or
report card).
5. Any student absent from school for a half day or more on the day of a scheduled extracurricular event/game may not participate in the event. A half day is defined as missing all
classes before lunch or all classes after lunch. If that occurs, a student has been absent for half
a day.
XIII. RELIGION PROGRAM
St. Anne Catholic School places the greatest possible emphasis on students’ participation in the
sacraments and the reception of the grace they confer. The school endeavors to provide
opportunities to receive the sacraments as an integral part of the religion curriculum.
The opportunities provided by the school in no way relieve parents/guardians of their duty to
promote religious practice at home and to develop a spiritual life in the domestic church. Catholic
parents/guardians are expected to ensure that students fulfill their Sunday obligation and to provide
regular access to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Opportunities to receive the sacraments at
school are intended to augment, not replace, religious practice as a family.
A. Liturgical Celebrations
Students participate in the celebration of the Eucharist each week. The school Mass is typically on
Wednesdays as part of the parish daily Mass. Should a Holy Day of Obligation fall during the
week, the school will celebrate Mass on the Holy Day instead of the Wednesday.
Parents/guardians and others are encouraged to join in worship.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered to students periodically when a suitable number of
priests can be arranged. Families are also encouraged to participate in parish communal
reconciliation services, which are typically offered in the seasons of Advent and Lent
Para-liturgies (e.g., Stations of the Cross, Crowning of Mary) are conducted when appropriate to
celebrate special feast days and to commemorate special events. These activities serve to convey
the rich tradition of Catholic worship to our students.
B. Sacramental Preparation
Catholic students in second grade are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the first
semester and the Eucharist in the second semester, provided they meet all other requirements for
the sacraments to be conferred. Sacramental preparation regulations should be obtained from
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your home parish. However, at this time, our students are allowed to participate in the sacramental
program through St. Anne parish, and guidelines can be obtained from the parish CCE office.
Parents/guardians of students receiving a sacrament for the first time are required to participate in
parish-wide program of preparation and must show, along with their student, a proper
understanding of the sacrament.
C. Other Religious Activity
Catholic religion is taught on a daily basis. Daily prayers in the classroom are a part of the religion
program.
St. Anne students are also taught the importance of charitable acts as a natural expression of the
Catholic faith. This includes supporting the food bank at St. Vincent de Paul by each student with
an offering of canned food every week at the school Mass. Students are also encouraged to help
disaster victims when the opportunity arises and to contribute to special collections at Christmas
and other times of particular need.
XIV. ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTERS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The use of school-provided computer and telecommunications equipment is governed by this
policy. Acceptance of the policy is indicated by the provision of a signed copy of the Agreement for
the Use of Computers and Telecommunications Equipment – Parental Consent Form, which is
required to use school-provided equipment. A copy of this form can be found in the Appendix.
This policy applies to communications or depictions through email, text messages, cell phone
pictures, or website postings, whether they occur through the school’s equipment or connectivity
resources or through private communication at the school or elsewhere. It includes stand-alone
units as well as units connected to the network or the Internet.
1. Authorized Users
Computing, data storage, and information retrieval systems are designed to serve the
students, faculty, staff, and volunteers of the school community. Network and internet
access is provided to further the legitimate educational goals of this institution.
2. Appropriate and Acceptable Educational Uses
St. Anne Catholic School provides computing and network resources for the use of
students and staff.
All users are expected to conduct their online activities in an ethical and legal fashion. The
use of these resources is a privilege, not a right. Misuse of these resources will result in
the suspension or loss of these privileges, as well as disciplinary, legal, and/or monetary
consequences.
Appropriate or acceptable educational uses of these resources include:

Accessing the internet to retrieve information from libraries, databases, and World
Wide Web sites to enrich and expand curriculum
3. Inappropriate and Unacceptable Uses
Examples of inappropriate or unacceptable use(s) of these resources include, but are not
limited to, those uses that jeopardize the safe environment of the school, are contrary to
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the mission of this institution or to Gospel values, violate the law, violate the rules of
network etiquette, or hamper the integrity or security of any network connected to the
Internet. Some unacceptable practices include:
a) Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S., state, board, Archdiocesan, or school
policy is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to:

Copyrighted material

Threatening, harassing, pornographic, racial slurs, plagiarism, terrorist acts or
threats, or obscene material

Transmission of unacceptable cell phone/I phone messages and images

Material protected by trade secret.
The transmission of copyrighted materials without the written permission of the author
or creator through St. Anne Catholic School e-mail or other network resource in
violation of U.S. copyright law is prohibited.
b) The display or transmission of messages, images, cartoons or the transmission or use of
e-mail or other computer messages that are sexually explicit constitute harassment, which
is prohibited by St. Anne Catholic School.
c) It is illegal and/or against school policy to knowingly allow any telecommunications facility
under one’s control to be used for the transmission of illegal material; nor shall a user
encourage the use, sale or distribution of controlled substances or transmit the design of
or detailed information pertaining to explosive devices.
d) Vandalism is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, any attempt to harm or destroy
the data of another user. Any attempt to breach security codes and/or passwords will also
be considered a form of vandalism.
e) The creation, propagation, and/or use of computer viruses are prohibited.
f) Deleting, examining, copying, or modification of files and/or data belonging to other users
is prohibited.
g) Willful destruction of computer hardware or software, or attempts to exceed or to modify
the parameters of the system is prohibited. Nothing in this policy shall prohibit the St.
Anne Catholic School operator from intercepting and stopping e-mail messages that have
the capacity to overload the computer resources. Discipline may be imposed for
intentional overloading of school computer resources.
h) The forgery, reading, deleting, copying, or modifying of electronic mail messages of other
users is prohibited.
i) As with all forms of communication, e-mail or other network resources may not be used in
a manner that is disruptive to the work or educational environment. (Ex. – chat room and
instant messaging).
j) Use for personal financial or commercial gain, product advertisement, political lobbying,
fraud, or the sending of unsolicited junk mail or chain letters is prohibited.
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k) The unauthorized installation of any software, including shareware and freeware, for use
on St. Anne Catholic School computers is prohibited.
l) The St. Anne Catholic School network may not be used for downloading entertainment
software or other files not related to the mission and objectives of St. Anne Catholic
School for transfer to user’s home computer, personal computer, or other media. This
prohibition pertains to freeware, shareware, copyrighted commercial and non-commercial
software, and all other forms of software and files not directly related to the instructional
and administrative purposes of St. Anne Catholic School.
m) Playing games is prohibited unless specifically authorized by a teacher for instructional
purposes.
n) Establishing network or Internet connections to live communications, including voice
and/or video (relay chat), is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the system
administrator.
What are the Rules of Appropriate Use?
Personal Safety and Personal Privacy - Students will not post personal contact information about
themselves. Personal contact information includes their address, telephone, school address, etc.
This information may not be provided to an individual, organization, or company, including web
sites that solicit personal information.
Social Networking – Students may not access social networking websites (e.g. My Space,
Friendster, Tagged, Facebook etc.) on school property. The use of circumventors to get around
school network security is prohibited.
Students and staff who maintain and use a website, blog or other social networking site (MySpace,
Facebook, Live Journal, etc.) at home must realize that even if they consider their particular site to
be a personal one that they are in effect representing the school when they identify themselves as
(or by making it possible for them to be identified as) affiliated with St. Anne Catholic School.
Consequently, the way in which students and staff portray themselves in images or in words, or the
values they express must not contradict the values of the school as expressed in such documents
as the mission statement, statement of philosophy, code of conduct, and acceptable use policies.
Illegal copying - Students should never download or install any commercial software, shareware,
or freeware onto network drives or disks. Nor should students copy other people’s work or intrude
into other people’s files. The download/upload of any material in violation of any U.S., State, Board,
Archdiocesan, or school policy is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted
materials, threatening, violent, or obscene material, or material protected by trade secret.
Inappropriate materials or language – No profane, abusive or impolite language should be used
to communicate nor should materials be accessed which are not in line with the rules of school
behavior. Use of technology resources for gambling, chain letter communication, unauthorized email, chat or instant message, blogs, and discussion forums, is also prohibited. A good rule to
follow is never view, send, or access materials which you would not want your teachers and
parents to see. Should students encounter such material by accident, they should report it to their
teacher immediately. Use of cell phones to transmit unacceptable language and/or photos that are
harmful to self, other students, and/or to other people is prohibited.
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Summary
These are guidelines to follow to prevent the loss of technology privileges at school.

Do not use technology to harm other people or their work.
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Do not damage the network or any technology resource in any way.
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Do not interfere with the network or computer operation by installing any form of software or
permitting the spread of computer viruses.
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Do not violate copyright laws.
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Do not view, send or display offensive messages or pictures.
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Do not waste technology resources such as disk space or printing supplies.
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Do not trespass in another’s folders, work, or files.

Do notify an adult immediately if, by accident, you encounter materials which violate the Rules
of Appropriate Use.
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BE PREPARED to be held accountable for your actions and for the loss of privileges if the
Rules of Appropriate Use are violated.
4. Electronic Devices
During school hours and before school care hours, the following devices must be turned
off and stored in the student’s locker or in a backpack stored in their homeroom
classroom. These devices may not be accessed nor used during the school day unless a
teacher allows students to use the devices in conjunction with curricular instruction.

Cell phones/I phones

Reading devices such as Kindles or Nooks

I-pads
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Pagers

Electronic games
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Handheld electronic devices including, but not limited to iPods, MP3 players, etc.
Failure to comply with the rules above will result in confiscation of the device and the
following consequences:

Fine of $5 for the first offense.
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Fine increases by $10 for each succeeding offense.

Parents must accompany the student to the office to pay the fine and retrieve the
article. Money collected from these fines will benefit an appropriate school fund.
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5. Electronic Mail
Access to the school’s e-mail and similar electronic communication systems is a privilege;
certain responsibilities accompany that privilege.
St. Anne Catholic School users are expected to demonstrate the same level of ethical and
professional conduct as is required in face-to-face or written communications. Anonymous
or forged messages will be treated as a violation of this policy.
a) Any information contained on a school computer’s hard drive or disk that were purchased
by or donated to the school are considered the property of the school.
b) St. Anne Catholic School reserves the right to access e-mail to retrieve school information
and records, to engage in routine computer maintenance and housekeeping, to carry out
internal investigations, or to disclose messages, data or files to law enforcement. Users
should be aware that electronic mail messages which have been deleted by both sender
and recipient may reside on the system, and may be accessible for a period of time, until
the files are written over.
c) All users must understand that St. Anne Catholic School cannot guarantee the privacy or
confidentiality of electronic documents and any messages that are confidential as a matter
of law should not be communicated via e-mail.
d) Unauthorized attempts to access another person’s e-mail, computer address or
workstation to send e-mail or similar electronic communications are prohibited and may
subject the individual to disciplinary action.
6. Weblog (Blog)
St. Anne Catholic School and parish may not be represented by name, image, or logo in
any blog without express permission of the school and/or parish. Deliberate defamation of
others is not consistent with Christian values, and students will be held accountable for
intentional harm they cause others.
7. Consequences for Inappropriate Use
Any attempt to violate the provisions of this agreement will result in revocation of the
user’s privileges, regardless of the success or failure of the attempt. In addition, school
disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. The decision of St. Anne
Catholic School regarding inappropriate use of technology or telecommunication
resources is final. Monetary remuneration will be sought for damage necessitating repair
or replacement of equipment.
8. Service Disclaimer
St. Anne Catholic School makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied,
for the service it is providing. St. Anne Catholic School will not be responsible for any
damages the student or staff member may suffer while on this system. These damages may
include, but are not limited to: loss of data as a result of delays, non-deliveries, missed
deliveries, or service interruptions caused by the system or by student/staff error or
omission. Use of any information obtained via the information system is at the student’s/staff
member’s own risk. St. Anne Catholic School specifically denies any responsibility for the
accuracy of information obtained through electronic information resources.
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XV. PARENT – SCHOOL RELATIONSHIP
A. Parent – Teacher Organization (PTO)
The Parent – Teacher Organization is an organization of parents/guardians and teachers of St.
Anne Catholic School. We encourage all parents/guardians to become active participants in the
PTO to provide the necessary link between the home and the school.
The PTO is currently responsible for a variety of activities and events. At a minimum, this includes
coordinating the room parent program and other volunteer participation and hosting teacher
appreciation events. The PTO historically has sponsored a number of additional events.
The PTO board is required to submit a program of planned activities and budget by February 1 for
the following school year.
B. Dads’ Club
The Dads’ Club is a social service organization established to provide financial and/or physical
support for St. Anne Catholic School, its organizations, and individuals as deemed appropriate by
the pastor, Dads' Club members, and school principal.
The Dads’ Club is currently responsible, at a minimum, for the annual golf tournament and two
service events to improve or beautify the school and grounds.
The Dads’ Club board is required to submit a program of planned activities and budget by February
1 for the following school year.
C. Booster Club
The Booster Club is an organization in which members, in partnership with the principal and school
board, participate in projects aimed at raising funds for the athletic department and coaching staff.
These are funds which could not be obtained through the yearly school budget. Members are
parents of SACS students and anyone vitally interested in promotion of the athletic department and
the welfare of the school.
D. Room Parents
Room Parents are volunteers whose duties are to assist the principal, teachers, and students in a
variety of ways. Please contact the classroom teacher or a member of the PTO board to volunteer
to aid as a Room Parent.
E. Volunteers
Catholic Schools depend on parent/guardian participation and donated time to keep tuition low.
This participation also offers parents/guardians an opportunity to share in their students’ education.
Mothers, fathers, and grandparents are welcome. Volunteers are required by the Archdiocese to
sign the volunteer ethics form.
St. Anne Catholic School has a Work Service Program, which requires each family to work 24
hours for the school during the year. Please contact the office any time during school hours to
inquire about volunteering, or you may contact any officer of the PTO.
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F. Virtus Program
All volunteers, school employees, or anyone who has either regular or unsupervised contact with
students, need to complete the Virtus Protecting God’s Children safe environment program. This
program has been implemented throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to assist
Catholic Church communities in being safe havens for children, and in being messengers for
preventing child sexual abuse within the Church and society in general.
A child-safe environment begins with making the adults that interact with children aware of how to
protect children. The Protecting God's Children program is a three to four hour awareness session
that educates and trains adults about the dangers of abuse, warning signs of abuse, ways to
prevent abuse, methods of properly reporting suspicions of abuse, and appropriate responses to
allegations of abuse. Update classes are required every five (5) years under the title, Keeping the
Promise Alive (KPA).
Sessions are offered throughout the year at St. Anne Catholic School or other Catholic parishes in
the Archdiocese. To ensure that the office records are properly updated, individuals who have
completed the program under the sponsorship of another Catholic organization should notify the
school office. Please contact the school office for further details about this program.
XVI. EMERGENCIES
A. Fire/Tornado Drills
Fire drills will be held in accordance with the Tomball Fire Department regulations. These drills are
worked out with faculty and the Fire Department to insure safe and orderly evacuation. Tornado
drills are also held periodically.
B. Severe Weather
In case of extreme weather, St. Anne Catholic School will follow the guidelines of the Tomball
School District on the first day only. If Tomball ISD schools are closed, we will be closed. If they
delay opening, we will delay opening. After the first day, St. Anne will make its own decision on
whether to close or delay. All information at that time will be posted on our web page, via an IRIS
alert and/or Constant Contact message will be sent. Please do not call the rectory or the school for
information on school closings; listen to the major radio or television stations for these
announcements. The superintendent will issue announcements that only affect Catholic schools.
C. Telephone Chain/Constant Contact Alert
The room parents will develop a telephone chain to notify parents/guardians if school will be closed
or dismissed early due to an emergency. Only a parent or legal guardian can pick up their student
under these circumstances. It is imperative that the school office has the home and/or office
phone numbers to call, as well as the telephone number of another party that can be
notified in case of an emergency, and current email addresses. It is imperative that phone
number or email address changes be reported to the office immediately. The Constant
Contact system may be used to give parents information regarding school changes.
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D. Crisis Management
A crisis management plan is in place so that the faculty and administration are prepared to respond
to foreseeable emergencies. In the event that parents/guardians are on campus as visitors or
volunteers during an emergency, they should be prepared to take the following steps.
Please read this section carefully, as it has direct bearing on the safety of students.
1. Fire Drill or Fire Evacuation
a) If a fire is observed:

Assess the situation – ensure your own safety first

If the fire can be safely isolated (e.g., by closing a door), do so.

Notify a staff member

Prepare to evacuate
b) When the fire alarm sounds, assist teachers in the following steps:

Caution students to move quickly and quietly

Turn off lights and close doors

Remain calm. March students out in single file. Account for all students
c) After evacuation:

If you have medical or first aid training, identify yourself to a staff member

Wait for further instructions
2. Gas Leaks & Other Emergencies
Notify the administration and follow the instructions given by the administration
and/or Crisis Management Team.
3. Suspected Weapon in the Building
Notify principal/dean immediately. Do not put yourself or others in danger. Keep students
calm and in place and wait for further instructions.
XVII. HEALTH PROGRAM
A. Archdiocesan Medication Policy
1.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to schedule the administration of student medicine in
such a manner that medication brought to school will be kept to a minimum. (For example,
the physician may be able to prescribe the medication before/after school and at bedtime).
2.
All medication (prescription or non-prescription) must be administered through the
clinic located in the office.
Medication (prescription or non-prescription) may be administered to students only upon
written request and completion of the Request for In-school Administration of Medicine
form (see Appendix) by the parent/guardian and physician. This form is a required
information sheet, kept on file, which details the following information: student’s name,
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name of medication, prescribed dosage of medication, time(s) of administration of
medication, exact dates medication is to be given, liability release, signature of the
parent/guardian physician. Parents, guardian or designated adult must deliver and pick up
medicine to be administered.
3.
All medication, prescription or non-prescription, including aspirin and cough drops, must be
in its original container and be properly labeled in English. A properly labeled prescription
medication is one with a pharmacy label stating the student’s name, the name of the
medication and date prescription was filled. Non-prescription medication must be in its
original container, indicating directions for use, and labeled with the student’s name.
4.
If there is a medication discrepancy that might be injurious to the student, the principal’s
designee has the responsibility to question the discrepancy or refuse to give medication.
The principal’s designee must document a consultation for the nurse consultant, student’s
physician, or parent/guardian.
5.
All medication will be locked in a drawer/cabinet in the clinic unless refrigeration is
required.
6.
It is the responsibility of the student to report to the designated area to take the student’s
medication.
7.
In the absence of the nurse, the principal’s designee must administer medication.
8.
A daily log will be maintained for each student taking medication at school.
9.
At the end of the school year, all medication will be returned to the parents or destroyed.
B. Clinic
1.
If your student is sent to the clinic because of illness or accident, you or the person you list
on the emergency card will be notified. It will be your responsibility to get medical attention
unless the emergency is so great that your student must be taken immediately from school
to be treated.
2.
Emergency rooms will not provide emergency care without the parents’ or guardians’
permission documented in a signed Consent to Treat form kept on file at the school office.
If your student requires emergency care, you will be notified as soon as possible. Please
keep the office informed of any telephone number changes.
3.
The school nurse, or other staff member manning the clinic, will be available to administer
only minor first aid in the form of ice, soap, water, and bandages.
C. Illness
St. Anne Catholic School is committed to wellness. For the protection of all the students, the
following rules will be followed at all times.
1.
A student having one or more of the following symptoms will be sent home.

Fever 99.6 or higher.

Suspected contagious disease (symptoms of sore throat, eye infection, skin
eruptions, swollen glands, etc.)

Vomiting
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
Diarrhea

General malaise; feeling too badly to remain in class.
2.
If your student has any of the above symptoms in the morning before coming to school,
please keep him/her at home. A student with a cold or rash should be kept home for
observations. We have limited facilities for putting your student to bed at school, so
please keep him/her at home.
3.
A student may not return to school until the student’s temperature is normal
(98.6 °F) for 24 hours, or until the student has been free of fever, nausea,
diarrhea, and vomiting for 24 hours. A parent note is required for all absences.
A doctor’s note is required for any illness requiring an absence of (2) days or
more.
4.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to observe their children for signs and symptoms of
contagious disease and to notify the school of any changes in the student’s medical
condition. Such changes would include diagnosis of allergies, asthma, etc. It is
important that information on the emergency card be kept current.
D. Serious Chronic Illness
If a student has a serious or life-threatening chronic illness or condition, parents/guardians must
inform the principal before entry into school. Common examples include diabetes, asthma, and
severe allergies (e.g. food allergies, bee stings).
Prior to the first day of school, parents/guardians will meet with the principal or appropriate staff to
develop an Individual Health Plan that will include instructions for observation of the illness,
instructions for care and treatment, medication orders, and special instructions such as calling
EMS or parent/guardian notification.
If medications or treatments are involved, the Request for In-school Administration of Medicine
form (or another, specialized instruction form to be provided by the school office) must be filled out
and provided to the school, signed by one of the following:

Physician,

Physicians’ assistant

Nurse practitioner
A statement signed by the physician or health care provider with all of the required information may
be provided instead. Any medication or equipment must be provided to the school by the
parents/guardians.
E. Communicable Disease
Parents are required to notify the office if the student has a communicable disease. When a
student returns to school after having a contagious disease, the student must present
himself/herself to the clinic before re-admittance to class. Depending on which communicable
disease the student had, a written note from a physician may also be required for re-admittance.
Archdiocesan Communicable Disease Control Measures:
Chicken Pox: Student may return to school seven days after appearance of eruptions if
temperature is normal, no complications, and no moist lesions.
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Hepatitis (Infectious): Exclude student until no fever and no jaundice, or statement from
physician that person is non-infectious. Notify parents/guardians of classroom contacts, using
approved form letter to advise consultation with M.D.
Impetigo: Exclude student until healed or until non-infectious, with written physician statement.
Lice: Exclude student until the hair is free of live organisms and nits.
German Measles (Rubella): Student may return to school four days after appearance of rash.
Measles: Return to school four or five days after rash appears, if other symptoms are gone. No
restrictions of family contacts. Optional notification.
Meningitis Meningococcal (Epidemic type): Exclude student until statement from physician
that person is non-infectious. Notify parents/guardians of classroom contact, using approved
form letter.
Mononucleosis (Infectious): Exclude student until recovered or released.
Mumps: Exclude student until swelling is gone and temperature normal. No restrictions on
contacts.
Pink Eye: Exclude student until recovered or physician’s statement that person is noninfectious.
Ringworm: Student may attend school provided person stays under treatment by a physician
and areas are covered. No restriction on school contacts.
Scabies: Exclude student until released by physician. All in household should be treated
same time. No restrictions on school contacts.
Streptococcal Infections (Scariatina, Strep): Exclude student until released by the physician.
No restrictions on contacts. No notification.
Tuberculosis: Exclude student until released by a physician. Household contacts must have
release from physician.
Typhoid Fever: Exclude case, carrier and/or contact until released by city or county health
department. No restrictions on contacts.
Whooping Cough: Exclude student until free of cough, usually three to five weeks, or until
released by a physician. No restrictions on contacts.
F. Immunizations
a) Every student enrolled in a Catholic school in the state of Texas shall be immunized
against vaccine preventable diseases caused by infectious agents in accordance with the
immunization schedule adopted by the Texas Department of State Health Services. A
student who fails to present the required evidence shall not be accepted for enrollment.
The only exception to the foregoing requirement is a medical exemption signed by a
licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) authorized to practice in the State of Texas.
*Parents/Guardians will be informed of needed immunization(s) for students already
enrolled in school.
b) Children born on or after September 2, 1992, must have three doses of hepatitis B
vaccine.
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c) Parents/Guardians have 14 days to obtain the required immunization(s). After 14 days, the
student will not be allowed to return to school until the school receives proof of
immunization(s).
G. Sight and Hearing Tests
A certified screener will give sight and hearing tests to all students early in the school year. Any
questionable findings will be sent to parents/guardians along with a request to take the student to a
physician of your choice.
H. Scoliosis
A certified screener will screen students in grade 6, and new students in grades 6-8, for scoliosis.
Parents/guardians will be notified of any questionable findings. A physician should see the
students if the possibility of scoliosis exists.
I. Student Release to a Parent/Guardian

No student will be released to a parent, guardian, or parent designee if school personnel
believe the person to be impaired by alcohol, drugs, medical or other condition, and
therefore unable to care for the student. Another person from the student’s emergency
contact list will be called.

The school will abide by all court mandates in cases of custody. The school requires copies
of notarized/signed court documents for student files.
J. Child Abuse and Neglect
School personnel in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston have a moral obligation as well as a
legal obligation to report any suspected abuse.
1.
A report of child abuse is not an accusation or a proven fact, and Texas does not require a
reporter to know or to be certain that a child has been abused or neglected.
a) The degree of certainty that must be met is that the person reporting must have cause to
believe that abuse or neglect has occurred or will occur. Confidentiality of the person
making the report will be upheld. The person who reports suspected child abuse or
neglect is immune from civil or criminal liability if the report is made without malice.
b) Failure to report suspected child abuse or neglect is a crime punishable by fine,
imprisonment, or both.
XVIII.
THE BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM
A. Philosophy
St. Anne Catholic School’s Before School Program provides before school care to only the
students enrolled at St. Anne Catholic School. Within a large family environment, the program
strives to provide individual attention, security, consistency and fair treatment for students of
working parents/guardians. It is the desire of the program to be an extension of both home and
school. We hope to reinforce the values and character development that are taught at school and
in the home.
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B. Before School Program Admission Policies
Only students of St. Anne Catholic School may participate in the program. The program is
operated by the school on a non-discriminatory basis, with equal treatment without regard to race,
sex, color, religion, handicap, or national origin. The program is a privilege, not a right. Students
must obey the rules and regulations of the school in order to continue in program.
All policies governing the school program also govern the Before School Program. Parents/
guardians signing the Handbook Agreement Form at the back of this handbook agree to all the
rules and regulations stated herein.
The school does not provide for an after school program. The school has partnered with Step-ByStep Christian School for our student to be eligible for their before and after school programs as
well as Kids’ World.
C. Program
The before school program offers a time of free play or study time for those who need it. A teacher
monitors the before school care.
D. Hours of Operation
Morning hours are 7:00 a.m. and runs until 7:40 a.m.
There is no before school program on school holidays and weekends. The principal reserves the
right to cancel any day of the before school program with prior notice.
E. Before School Program Tuition and Fees
The schedule of fees for the before school care is a flat fee per day of $10 and will be billed
monthly.
All students dropped off earlier than 7:30am will be auto-enrolled in the before school program
Fees are considered late after the tenth of each month wherein a late fee of $25 will be charged.
F. Daily Arrival and Release
Before School Program
Each student must be signed-in to the program, which is held in the school building. The adult
bringing the student in must wait until a staff member has greeted the student before leaving.
Students are not to be dropped off outside.
G. Communication
Parents/guardians should consult the newsletter and monthly calendar for important information
regarding the before school program. Parents/guardians may also receive written messages or
phone calls concerning their student in the program.
Parents/guardians may communicate with the director/staff persons about any concerns or
problems but must realize that a staff member’s full attention cannot be given if students are
present.
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H. Safety
For the health and safety of your student, we must insist that updated phone numbers be available
to the teacher at all times. If we do not have current contact information, your student will not be
allowed to stay in the program. In case of an emergency, we will try to contact the person(s) you
have listed on the emergency form. Please keep this list updated also.
If your student exhibits symptoms of contagious disease, has a temperature greater than 99.6 °F,
or is injured, we will contact the parent/guardian/authorized designee to come as soon as possible
to pick the student up. In cases of serious injury or illness, we will arrange emergency care for the
student if it is deemed necessary. It is most important that all medical information regarding your
child be updated and available to the school.
XIX. Miscellaneous
A. Drop-off / Pick-up
For the safety of students, and to expedite drop-off and pick-up, please enter the parking lot by the
south entrance near the front of the church, form a single line of cars, and exit via the north
driveway at all times.
1. Drop-off
Faculty and staff members are on duty to direct traffic and assist students during drop-off.
These faculty/staff members will direct drivers into one of two drop-off lanes across the
front of the school. For the safety of your children and our teachers on duty, please be
respectful at all times to those directing traffic.
a)
Drivers will be directed to pull up as far as possible in their lane without crossing the
covered crosswalk.
b)
The driver will stop where directed and put the vehicle in park until a faculty/staff
member directs them to move forward.
c)
Students may exit the vehicle. Drivers are expected to remain in the vehicle, unless
a student cannot exit the vehicle without assistance and a faculty/staff member is not
available to assist.
d)
Students in the drop-off lane adjacent to the school building may proceed to the
entrance. Students in any other lane must proceed to the covered crosswalk to cross
the drop-off lanes to reach the school buildings. No student will be allowed to walk
across lanes of vehicles, parked or otherwise.
e)
When all students have cleared the drop-off area, drivers will be directed to proceed.
The vehicle may then be taken out of ‘park’ and the driver may move the vehicle out
of the drop off area.
f)
Please do not park in front of the church offices or the church. The church office is
conducting their business and to block their access hampers their ability to work
efficiently and effectively. Please utilize the parking lot across Cherry Street.
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2. Pick-up
After-school pick-up must accommodate a greater number of vehicles than drop-off in a
shorter span of time. To achieve this, the pick-up procedure is more structured than dropoff.
a)
Four lanes of vehicles are used to facilitate pick-up. When drivers arrive at school
prior to dismissal, they should pull up as far as possible in one these four lanes. Up
to two vehicles in each lane may park beyond the covered crosswalk. Cars must be
parked with the ignition off.
NOTE:
Prior to dismissal, faculty and staff are generally engaged with their work in the
classroom or office. This portion of the process is self-directed. Take great care
when moving through the parking lot, as students and faculty are likely to be moving
between the classroom buildings and the gymnasium.
b)
The four pick-up lanes end at the solid red line in front of the St. Vincent de Paul (red)
building. If all four lanes are full, drivers must wait in their vehicles until directed to
enter the pick-up lane by a faculty/staff member.
c)
Upon dismissal, students will assemble with their teachers in front of the classroom
buildings. Drivers in the four lanes within the pick-up area should exit their vehicles,
locate their student(s), and return with them to their vehicles.
d)
When all drivers and passengers are in their vehicles and the pick-up area is clear of
people, a faculty/staff member will blow a loud whistle.
e)
A faculty/staff member will direct the pick-up lanes to depart one-at-a-time. Drivers
who have been waiting behind the solid red line may enter the pick-up lanes as
vehicles depart, pull up as far as possible, and park their vehicle. The process will
repeat until all drivers have picked up their student(s).
f)
Dismissal for students PK through 4th grade will be at 3pm; students not picked up by
3:30pm and not part of the later dismissal carpool or the Step-By-Step After School
Program will be sent to the office to call the parents. Dismissal for grades 5-8 and
younger siblings will be at 3:20pm (with the exception of Wednesdays, when all
students are dismissed at 3:00pm). All remaining students not picked up by 3:30p.m.
will be sent to the office and charged accordingly. (See p. 13, F2.)
B. Carpools/Parking
We strongly encourage the use of carpools to conserve energy and facilitate the arrival of our
students to school.
Parents/guardians may arrange car pools directly, with the help of information contained in the
school directory, or inquire in the office for zip code and/or neighborhood information.
The area directly in front of the school building is not to be used for parking during carpool hours.
Parking is available in the parking lot across Cherry Street from the Church.
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Parents picking students up prior to dismissal must be on campus no later than 2:30pm;
otherwise, parents must wait until the regular dismissal time. Students will not be pulled from the
classroom before the parent/guardian arrives to sign the student out in the office.
C. Lockers/Locks/Personal Property
Lockers are property of the school and may be subject to periodic inspections for the health, safety,
and the welfare of the school community. Students should keep their lockers neat and clean and
have no posters or offensive material hanging in them. The teachers will determine times for
students to go to their lockers. The school is not responsible for personal property including, but
not limited to, valuables such as cash, jewelry, electronic games, audio equipment, etc.
Note: Anything brought on campus is subject to search.
D. Lunch Program
Lunch will be available for optional purchase, Monday and Friday, during the school year. An order
form will be sent home with each student and must be turned in with lunch money to the office by
the date specified for your child to receive lunch. Lunch forms will not be accepted after due date.
No refunds will be made if a student is absent the day for which lunch was purchased. Monday is
Chick-fil-A day and PTO Pizza is on Friday.
a) Parents/guardians are invited to join their students for lunch on any day, provided that they
first sign in at the school office. Parents must follow the lunch times specified by student
schedules. Families visiting for lunch and their student (s) will be seated at tables marked
for guests.
b) Students may not use vending machines during lunch.
c) If a student forgets lunch at home, the parent/guardian may bring the student’s lunch to
the office. If a student does not have a lunch, the student will be provided a meal through
the office or the lunch service on Monday and Friday. The parent is expected to remit
payment upon receipt of the bill for Monday or Friday lunches.
E. Library
The library exists to serve the needs of the faculty and students. Volunteer parents/guardians work
under the leadership of the library manager. The library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Rules and regulations posted in the library are to be observed for efficient organization. Students
are encouraged to borrow books, but if a student fails to return a book, the student will not be
allowed to check out another book until the missing book is returned or the school is reimbursed for
the loss.
F. School Newsletter
A newsletter (Newsflash) to help keep you informed of what is happening at the school will be
emailed each Monday evening. If you receive a Newsflash during any week day, please take the
time to read it immediately as it will contain information that is timely (i.e. last minute changes in
school schedule, news about an emergency, change in after school program). There are paper
copies of the weekly Newsflash available in the office. All Newsflash messages will also be posted
to the school website.
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G. School Pictures
School pictures will be taken in the fall. Parents/guardians will be notified in advance of picture day.
Mass uniforms will be required for individual and class pictures. Class pictures will be taken in the
spring.
H. Field Trips
Field trips are primarily educational and cultural experiences and are planned by the respective
teachers. Field trips are privileges and students can be denied participation if they fail to meet
academic or behavioral requirements. It is understood that the school is not responsible for any
accident or mishap that may occur on the field trip.
A student must have a written permission slip from a parent/guardian to attend a field trip. Each
student may be required to pay a fee to cover the transportation or admission expenses.
All field trips will be chaperoned. The number of chaperones needed depends on the age of the
students and the type of trip. Parents/guardians may be requested to chaperone a class on a field
trip. Chaperones are not allowed to bring students’ siblings on field trips they are chaperoning.
Chaperones may be asked to drive students on the trip. The school requires that such drivers
have a recent copy of their driving record on file. These records must be obtained from the Texas
Department of Public Safety. Request forms are available in the school office. All chaperones
must be VIRTUS trained.
Chaperones are needed to ensure the safety of all the children on the field trip. Discipline and
orderly conduct are expected of the students throughout the trip and follow the rules as listed in the
handbook. The duties of the chaperones will be outlined by the teacher(s). We discourage a
parent from being placed in charge of a group that includes their own child.
In the past, fifth grade students satisfy curriculum requirements by attending the School of
Environmental Education located at Camp Kappe in Plantersville, Texas.
I. Programs
School programs, such as the Christmas program, are a great way for students to put into practice
the skills they have learned in the classroom. Such programs are beneficial to the students’
complete education. Attendance is highly recommended and classroom grades may be given.
J. Special Events
Faculty members will not drive any student to a special event. Parents are required to make other
arrangements. Each month, a calendar is published with important dates to remember. Please
keep a calendar handy to remind you of upcoming events.
The overall school year calendar will be sent to parents/guardians prior to the opening of the
school year; however, the school maintains the right to change the calendar should it be deemed
necessary.
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K. Fundraisers
A calendar of fundraising events will be made available at the beginning of the year. It is our goal to
limit the number of fundraisers at any one time. Parents/guardians are expected to participate fully
in the major fundraising efforts of the school: bazaar, gala, annual giving campaign, sporting clay
classic, and the golf tournament.
L. Parties
Class parties are held at the discretion of each individual teacher. The teacher will coordinate
parties with the room parent.
Any birthday invitations distributed at school must include every student in the classroom;
otherwise, they should be mailed. Parents are discouraged from removing their child for any part
of the day, including lunch for events such as birthdays, play dates, parties, etc. Special
permission should be obtained from the principal for all absences outside the normal
circumstances.
M. Telephone Messages
The office staff is available to serve you in an emergency but is not responsible for non-emergency
messages. Please limit your request for messages to be delivered to your student to emergency
situations.
The faculty and staff can receive messages any time via e-mail or the automated voice mail
system. Teachers’ voice mailboxes can be reached by entering their extension after dialing the
school phone number. This allows messages to go directly to each teacher. Teachers’ extension
numbers are available in the school directory and in the voice mail system by following the
instructions provided after dialing the school telephone number.
N. Visitors
Visitors to the school during school hours (including parents/guardians) are required to stop in the
school office to receive a visitor’s pass. We use the Raptor system which requires a driver’s
license. No class or teacher should be interrupted during school hours without permission received
from the office. Forgotten articles/lunches should be brought to the office no later than 10am. It is
up to your child to check in the office for items/lunches left at home. We do not encourage parents
to do so in an effort to make the students more responsible. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The principal has the discretion to allow parental visits during the school’s lunch period, as long as
the visits are not disruptive to the educational process. When the principal authorizes such visits,
he/she will set forth specific guidelines (i.e. time period, frequency, etc.) in the school’s handbook.
See the section under “lunch program”.
O. Lost and Found
It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to see that the student’s personal belongings are properly
marked. St. Anne Catholic School will not be responsible for any lost articles. When money or
valuable articles are found, they are to be brought to the school office where the owners may claim
them. Articles unclaimed at the end of each quarter are given to organizations that might benefit
from their use.
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P. Gum
Gum is not permitted on school grounds at any time.
Q. Smoking
Smoking is prohibited on school grounds.
R. Change of Address or Phone Number
Please notify the school in writing of change of address and/or phone numbers (home or business).
Please keep this information current for the student’s benefit. The school also needs to be notified
of any change in persons authorized to pick up your student from school.
S. Special Testing
Some students may benefit from special academic/psychological testing. If the faculty and
administration feel that it is appropriate, we will conference with parents/guardians to help them
throughout the process. Any paperwork needed by the testing agency will be mailed directly to the
representatives of the testing agency.
We ask that parents/guardians share information about the results of the testing with the school so
that the school may better meet the needs of the student. If testing indicates that the student has
special needs that cannot be met by St. Anne Catholic School, the family will be required to seek
special help for the student through appropriate private sources or through the public school
system. St. Anne Catholic School follows the curriculum set out by the Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston. Students with special needs identified after admittance whose needs cannot be met by
St. Anne, will be required to seek help through the appropriate private sources or through the
public school sector. While it would not be preferred, in the interest of the student’s success,
students may be asked to withdraw and enroll in a school better suited to meet their needs.
The St. Anne Catholic School counselor on staff will work with teachers, parents, and students in
matters of education, behavior and guidance.
T. Transfer
When a student transfers to another school, parents/guardians should notify the principal and the
classroom teacher. Parents/guardians should notify the school office at least a week in advance of
the transfer.
All textbooks, workbooks, library books, and other school property should be returned to the
teacher. A student will receive report cards and notice of transfer from the office. Transcripts and
other school records will not be released until all fees have been paid. All records will be sent to the
student’s new school by mail.
U. Asbestos:
St. Anne Catholic School building, built in the year 2000, to our knowledge, and stated in good
faith, does not contain asbestos.
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V. Amendments and/or Addendums:
The principal retains the right to amend the handbook for just cause. The parents will be given
prompt notification if such changes are made.
Addendums will be added per instructions from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and/or the
administration. The parents will be given prompt notification if such additions are made.
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APPENDIX
Parent-School Partnership to Teach Responsibility: Homework
Parent-School Collaboration to Teach Values: Self-Discipline
Important Forms (to be photocopied and used as needed):
Field Trip Permission Form
Volunteer Driver Form
Request for In-School Administration of Medication
Agreement for the Use of Computers/Telecommunications
Policy Handbook Release Form
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PARENT-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP TO TEACH RESPONSIBILITY: HOMEWORK
Working together with homework assignments, teachers and parents/guardians can help students
become more independent and responsible.
Teacher Responsibilities:

Devise a method to write homework assignments every day

Provide a method to ensure that students have homework assignments daily

Provide ample time for research and review

Check homework completion regularly

Notify parents/guardians of missing work, progress reports, and notices

Follow-up on missing assignments
Student Responsibilities:

Leave school with every assignment in writing every day and needed materials

Share information with parents/guardians nightly

Establish set study time and place

Spend designated time (with parents/guardians if appropriate) using a teacher-provided review
material or notes taken in class

Present all notices from school to parents/guardians immediately

Take pride in presentation of quality class work and homework

Show parents/guardians completed homework

Return all assignments, permission slips, etc. at proper time

Make quality use of home and neighborhood libraries

Accept responsibility and consequences for missing, late or below standard assignments
Parent Responsibilities:

Check assignment book daily

Ask to see completed work (including homework completed at school)

Sign and return notes, permission slips, etc. immediately (if further review is desired, ask student to
bring it back home the next day)

Insist on quality in all work

Review for tests, using review guides, textbook and/or notes

Purchase needed supplies

Provide support to complete long-term assignments

Take her/him to the public library and museums
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PARENT-SCHOOL COLLABORATION TO TEACH VALUES: SELF-DISCIPLINE
Self-discipline skills are learned and can be taught like any other curriculum. The 15 skills of selfdiscipline, based upon the research of Dr. Laurel Tanner in the “Discipline With Purpose” program,
are grouped developmentally. St. Anne Catholic School faculty and parents/guardians collaborate
to teach the skills:

Listening

Following instructions

Questioning

Sharing time, space, people and things

Interacting socially

Cooperating with others

Understanding rules

Accomplishing a task

Exhibiting leadership

Communicating effectively

Organizing time

Resolving mutual problems

Taking the initiative in problem solving

Distinguishing fact from feeling

Sacrificing from a motive of love
The 15 skills are used as a framework for helping parents/guardians, teachers, and most of all,
students, learn how to become more self-directed in their actions. The fifteen skills give a common
direction, focus, and goal for all to use as they define appropriate behaviors in school, at home,
and in the wider community.
The first five skills are called BASIC, and are symbolized by the handshake, reminding us that
these are the skills we need in order to get along in an institutional environment. The optimum time
to teach these skills is in Kindergarten through Grade 3.
Skills six through ten are called CONSTRUCTIVE, and are symbolized by the liberty bell,
reminding us that these skills and the first five are needed to get along in a democratic
environment. The optimum time to teach these skills is in Grades 4, 5 and 6.
Skills eleven through fifteen are called GENERATIVE, and are symbolized by the transmitter,
reminding us that these skills are needed to help us transform the institutional and democratic
environments. The optimum time to teach these skills is in Grades 7 through 12.
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FIELD TRIP PERMISSION FORM
Student Name:
Field Trip:
Grade:
Date:
Teacher:
Description of Field Trip:
Destination
Cost of Trip
Departure Time
Supervision
Return Time
Adult: Student Ratio
Transportation
Other Information:
Objectives of Field Trip:
Specific Materials to Be Brought:
By signing this form, I certify that I request and give permission for the student to go on the
Field Trip described above. I have been given the instructions required, and I release and hold
harmless the school and any and all of its employees or volunteers from any and all liability for
any and all harm arising to my child as a result of this trip, and waive any claims against them.
Signature
Date:
Name (Printed)
Emergency Info:
I give permission for this student to be transported by ambulance and/or be treated in the event
of a medical emergency
Signature
Date:
Name (Printed):
Emergency #:
Med Insurance Co.:
Policy #:
Doctor’s Name:
Phone:
Preferred Hospital:
Phone:
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VOLUNTEER DRIVER FORM
In order to be a volunteer driver at St. Anne Catholic School, we require this Volunteer Driver Form as well as your
official driving record from Austin. Please fill out this form, sign it, and send it back to the school office. You can
access your driving record online at the Department of Public Safety website (www.txdps.state.tx.us/forms) or by
writing to the Department of Public Safety, Driver Records Bureau, Box 4087, Austin, Texas, 78773. We will keep both
documents on file in our school office for one year. For best results, request your Three Year Record.
Driver Name:
Daytime Phone:
Cell Phone:
Driver’s License #:
State Issued:
Expiration Date:
Description of Field Trip:
Insurance Company
Policy #
Agent
Year, Make, and Model of Vehicle:
In order to provide for the safety of our students or other members of the parish and those we
serve, we must ask each volunteer driver to list all accidents or moving violations they have
had in the last five years:
Please be aware that as a volunteer driver, your insurance is primary. There is a policy that
would offer additional liability protection should a claim exceed the limits or your policy.
Thank you for helping us with our transportation needs!
Signature
Date:
Name (Printed)
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REQUEST FOR IN-SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION
NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Clinic personnel are not permitted to give medication of any kind, prescription or non-prescription, unless the
physician requests in writing that there is a need for such medication. The doctor’s statement must be accompanied
by written permission of at least one parent.
Parents of students with chronic or life-threatening conditions (diabetes, asthma, severe allergies) must meet with the
administration to develop an Individual Heath Program to address the student’s needs.
Student Name:
Birth Date:
Grade:
Current Date:
Teacher:
Physician’s Instructions:
To the Principal of St. Anne Catholic School, Tomball, TX:
In order to keep this school child in optimum health and to help maintain maximum school performance, it
is necessary that medication be given during school hours.
Medication:
Dosage to be given:
Reason Given
How often or at what time
Discontinue on Date:
Form of medication to be given is circled below:
Tablet
-
Pill
-
Capsule
-
Liquid
-
Inhalation
Other Information:
Physician Signature
Date:
Name (Printed)
Phone #:
Parental Release:
I agree to hold the school harmless for the proper administration of medication provided by the
parent/guardian and for adverse drug reactions or side effects.
I agree to be responsible for maintaining an adequate supply of medication at the school to meet the
student’s need.
Signature
Date:
Name (Printed)
Phone #:
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AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF COMPUTERS / TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Family Name:
School Year:
NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
St. Anne Catholic School has chosen to permit students’ access to computer telecommunication resources to
further its educational goals and objectives. Reasonable care has been taken to assure the appropriateness and
educational quality of the material available through the use of educational software and telecommunications.
However, parents and guardians are warned that St. Anne Catholic School and the Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston do not have total control of the information on the Internet. Parents and guardians are the primary
authority responsible for imparting the standards of ethical and legal conduct which their child or ward should
follow. Therefore, St. Anne Catholic School supports and respects each family’s right to decide whether or not
their child may have access to this resource.
Whether occurring within or outside of school, when a student’s use of electronic communication jeopardizes the
safe environment of the school or is contrary to Gospel values, the student can be subject to the full range of
disciplinary consequences including expulsion.
This policy applies to communications or depictions through e-mail, text messages, blogs, twitters, or web site
postings, whether they occur through the school’s equipment or connectivity resources or through private
communication.
I am the parent/guardian of the below named student(s). I have read the Acceptable Use Policy for Computers
and Telecommunications and I have either explained it to my child/ward (“student”) or I have assured myself that
the student understands it. I also understand my own and each student’s responsibilities regarding computer
hardware, software, and Internet access at St. Anne Catholic School.
I hereby consent to those students indicated by my initials below having access to, and use of, the
telecommunications resources at St. Anne Catholic School. I also hereby indemnify and hold harmless The
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and St. Anne Catholic School from any claim or loss resulting from any
infraction by the student of the policy or any applicable law. I further agree and understand that this privilege may
be revoked at any time by the school.
Parent Signature
Date:
Name (Printed)
I have read the Acceptable Use Policy for Computers and Telecommunications. I understand its significance, and
I agree to voluntarily abide with all terms and conditions of it. I further understand that violation of this agreement
would be unethical and might even constitute a criminal offense. Should I choose to violate this agreement, my
privileges will be revoked, and disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action may be taken:
Parent’s Initials
Consent
Deny
Student
Grade/Teacher
Student Signature
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Date
POLICY HANDBOOK RELEASE FORM
Family Name:
School Year:
NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
The school and/or the Principal retain the right to amend this handbook for just cause. Parents/guardians will be
given prompt notification if changes are made.
All parents/guardians and students are required to read the entire handbook, and to sign and return this page to
the school office by August 29th.
We have read and agree to abide by the school procedures, regulations, and policies
discussed in this handbook.
Parent Signature
Date:
Name (Printed)
Parent Signature
Date:
Name (Printed)
We have read and agree to abide by the school procedures, regulations, and policies
discussed in this handbook.
Student
Grade/Teacher
Student Name (Printed)
Student Signature
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Date