Family Handbook
2013-2014
Our Mission
For over 100 years, All Saints Catholic School, a primary educational ministry of All Saints
Catholic Parish, continue to provide a Christ-centered quality academic and spiritual program
where compassion and respect are the foundation for serving our parishioners, families of the
Northside community, and all those who embrace our philosophy of education.
School Philosophy
In a Christ-centered atmosphere, compassion and respect contribute to the quality of
academic excellence. All Saints Catholic School strives to:
Sincerely know God
Through His message in the Gospel readings
Deeply serve God
Through service to the community
Openly love God
In each and every member of the community
Worship God
Daily in our lives
All Saints Catholic School
2006 N. Houston St Fort Worth, TX 76164 (817) 624-2670 www.asccfw.org
INDEX
HANDBOOK PURPOSE
STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
OUR HISTORY
ALL SAINTS PERSONNEL
Faculty/Staff Directory
ACCREDITATION
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
Admission of Students
Withdrawal of Students
Tuition Refund Policy
Emergency Information
Change of Address or Phone
Tuition Rates
Tuition Payment
Returned Checks
8th Grade Activities
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
School Hours
Inclement Weather
Arrival
Dismissal
ATTENDANCE
Attendance
Absences
Tardiness
Early Dismissal
ACADEMICS
Curriculum
Religious Formation
Quarter System
Grading Scales
Progress Reports
Report Cards
Parent Conferences
Homework
Testing
Academic Honesty
Retention
Field Trips
Parties
SCHOOL HEALTH
Illness at Home
Medication
Illness or Injury at School
Health Policies
Asbestos
SCHOOL SAFETY
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Hall Passes
Visitors
Volunteers
Custody Concerns
Students who walk to School
After-hours use of ASCS
Before & After-School Supervision
SAFETY DRILLS
COMMUNICATION
Contacting Teachers
Confidentiality
Protocol for Concerns
PERSONAL CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
Discipline and Rules
Articles Prohibited at School
Bullying
Discipline Procedures
Suspension
Expulsion
Grievances
STUDENT DRESS CODE
Uniform Requirements
Uniform Dress Code for Prek-5th Girls
Uniform Dress Code for 6th-8th Girls
Uniform Dress Code for Prek-8th Boys
Other Uniform Regulations
Mass Days
Non-Uniform Days
Spirit Dress
Dress for Success Dress
STUDENT SERVICES
Breakfast & Lunch
Band
Catapult
Library
Telephone
Lost and Found
Tuesday Communication Folder
Parent Service Hours
EXTENDED CARE POLICES & PROCEDURES
Overview
Fee Schedule
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Handbook Purpose
The purpose of this handbook is to familiarize you with our school policies and to inform you
of the regulations and requirements which govern our community. A thorough understanding
of these procedures will help to unite parents, teachers, students and administrators in our
common efforts to nurture your child’s growth and development.
Parents are asked to read the handbook carefully. All families affiliated with All Saints Catholic
School are expected to adhere to the policies in this handbook. The administration reserves
the right to amend this handbook when necessary. Parents will be promptly notified of any
changes.
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Student Learning Expectations
All Saints Catholic School Students are:
Seeing, Celebrating, and Living their Faith
 Understanding the teachings and traditions of the Catholic church
 Demonstrating knowledge of the Bible and the Church’s teachings
 Praying every day and participating in Sacraments
 Sharing the teachings of Jesus
 Valuing reverence and service
Lifelong Learners
 Using and applying basic skills
 Setting reasonable goals and effectively working to accomplish them
 Developing self-awareness and discipline
 Utilizing critical thinking skills
 Valuing every life situation as a learning experience
 Valuing studiousness and perseverance
Effective Communicators
 Speaking well
 Listening to others
 Writing ideas clearly
 Reading with understanding and enjoyment
 Understanding the tools of technology and using them responsibly
 Valuing open-mindedness and articulation
Responsible Citizens
 Making good choices
 Thinking before they act
 Helping and taking care of others
 Accepting accountability for their actions
 Recognizing and appreciating their God-given talents
 Valuing cooperation and prudence
Scholars
 Holding themselves to high academic standards
 Embracing diversity
 Respecting other cultures
 Living as global citizens
 Valuing respect and tolerance
All Saints Catholic School Students exhibit the following values:
 Reverent
 Service-oriented
 Studious
 Persevering
 Open-minded
 Articulate
 Cooperative
 Prudent
 Respectful
 Tolerant
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Our History
All Saints Catholic School has been blessed to have provided over 100 years of Catholic education to the North
side of Fort Worth. Our community has come together over the years to ensure that All Saints remains a viable
institution and a part of our history.
All Saints has become what it is today because merger of three parochial schools. They are as follows; Mount
Carmel Academy, All Saints Academy, and Mission San Jose. These school mergers are a testament of our
community's desire to make available for our children a Roman Catholic Education.
San Jose School was dedicated on October 10, 1926 with the tremendous assistance of Reverend Herran who
was the San Jose Parish pastor. On October 11, 1926 the school opened its doors to students under the
direction of the Sisters of Notre Dame De Namur who were already operating another school on Fort Worth’s
south side, St Mary’s. The school had a wood frame building with three classrooms and two grades being
taught in each class room. The school was phased out in May 1958 due to a 1955 merger with All Saints Parish.
Mount Carmel School was originally opened in 1900 at 2021 Clinton Ave. as a school for boys and girls which
was the Lydon home. The school was run by the Sisters of Charity the Incarnate Word. In 1913 the
cornerstone was laid where the school is currently located at 2006 North Houston. The school operated
independently from the parish, but maintained a close relationship with the church. It schooled children from
elementary to high school until 1958. That was also the last year that sisters resided at the school led by Sister
Kary Edward, Superior, Sister M. Kiaran, Assistant, Sisters Henry, Aloysia (music teacher) John Bernard, and
Gregoria. Treas. On May 31, 1958 the school closed under the name of Mount Carmel Academy.
All Saints Academy was dedicated at 2115 Belle Ave. in the Rosen Heights area on the north side of Fort
Worth, on December 10, 1905. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. M. A. Mckeough, Rev. R.M. Nolan of
Gainsville, and Rev. J.P. Lynch of Dallas. The structure was a two and a half story brick structure measuring
54x50 feet at a cost of about $12,000.00. The school was run under the direction of the Sisters of Charity of
the Incarnate Word, Mother Superior Adolf and 4 sisters In 1925 All Saints Academy closed to merge with a
neighboring school known as Mount Carmel Academy located on 2006 North Houston Street. In 1957 All
Saints Parish was merged with the San Jose Parish, the San Jose School eventually closed as part of that
merger. In 1958 the Sisters of the Incarnate Word sold the school to the All Saints Parish and the new school
name became All Saints Parochial School also known as All Saints Catholic School.
In the fall of 2009, All Saints Catholic School moved into their newly remodeled campus. The renovations
undertaken by the Diocese of Fort Worth were made possible through the generosity of people throughout
the entire diocese through their contributions to the All Things Possible Diocesan Appeal.
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Administration
Father Stephen Jasso, T.O.R. Pastor
Arica Prado, Principal
Veronica Rangel, Secretary
ejasso@dfw.net
aprado@ascsfw.org
vrangel@ascsfw.org
Faculty
Hilda Raga, Pre-Kindergarten
Debbie Hataway, Kindergarten
Kate O’Brien, First Grade
Anne DeMott, Second Grade
Florina Wohlwend, Third Grade
Donna Heim, Fourth Grade
Jean Gatch, Fifth Grade
Geoffrey Perks, Sixth Grade
Conor Rogers, Seventh/Eighth Grade
Rebecca Cervantez, P.E./Library/Technology
hraga@ascsfw.org
dhataway@ascsfw.org
kobrien@ascsfw.org
ademott@ascsfw.org
fwohlwend@ascsfw.org
dheim@ascsfw.org
jgatch@ascsfw.org
gperks@ascsfw.org
crogers@ascsfw.org
rcervantez@ascsfw.org
Auxiliary Staff
Brenda Cervantez, Cafeteria Manager
Monica Arriaga, Cafeteria
Maria Gonzales, Cafeteria
Mirna Carasco, Extended Care
Open, Extended Care
Trudy Miller, Business Manager
bcervantez@ascafw.org
mcarasco@ascsfw.org
tmiller@fwdioc.org
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ACCREDITATION
The school is accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference of Education Department, one of the associations recognized
by the Texas Education Agency for accrediting non-public schools in Texas. The enriched curriculum exceeds the
minimum standards established by the State of Texas.
The school is also governed by the policies and guidelines of the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Fort Worth and is a
member in the National Catholic Education Association.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
Admission of Students
Admission Priorities
All Saints Catholic Church operates the parish school and subsidizes its funding. Thus, first priority for admission
to All Saints Catholic School will be offered to members of All Saint’s Parish and families with students currently
enrolled.
The second priority for admissions will be extended to members of other Catholic parishes that provide financial
support to All Saints Catholic School. Families should meet with their pastor prior to enrollment to determine if
such an arrangement exists.
The third priority will be extended to Catholic families who are members of parishes that do not financially
support All Saints Catholic School.
The fourth priority will be extended to families and individuals who are not Catholic.
Decisions regarding parish membership are left to the discretion of the Pastor.
Registration
Registration for the next school year begins in January. Parents of currently enrolled students, who have no
outstanding financial debts to the school, are encouraged to register early. Early registration incentives will
expire after March 1st. Financial assistance is available to those who register early and are eligible.
Terms of Admission
Prior to enrollment, prospective students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) will meet with the principal to discuss
each student’s individual needs and grade placement. Acceptance of a student to All Saints Catholic School will
be determined by the principal. A student is not considered enrolled until the registration form and registration
fee are paid.
Parents agree to cooperate with and follow all policies and procedures of All Saints Catholic School as a
condition for their child’s enrollment and continued attendance.
Admission and continued attendance will be denied to those children whose parents refuse to cooperate with
school policies, regulations, programs, staff, or seriously interfere in the matters of school administration or
discipline as to reduce significantly the school’s ability to serve the parents’ own children, or other children in
accordance with diocesan and local policies.
Legal Age for Admissions
Admission age requirements are set as the following. A child must be:
1. 3 years old by September 1st to enter Pre-Kindergarten (admission is at the discretion of the principal)
2. 4 years old by September 1st to enter Pre-Kindergarten
3. 5 years old by September 1st to enter Kindergarten
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4. 6 years old by September 1st to enter 1st grade
The child’s birth certificate shall be required for verification of age before he/she is enrolled.
Admission of Students with Special Educational Needs
Students with special educational needs may be admitted to All Saints Catholic School as long as adequate
adjustments in the educational setting can be provided to meet the educational needs of the student. The
decisions for admission of a student will be made on a case by case basis. Parents MUST disclose special
educational needs prior to enrollment. Failure to make this disclosure may result in termination of admission.
New and Transferring Students
New and transferring students are required to submit transcripts from the previous school. Students will be
screened before admission for proper grade placement, as well as a providing a physical examination within one
year prior to the date of entry. The examination must include a complete immunization record and medical
history.
If the records of a transfer student are not received within 30 days of the request for such records, the parent
will be informed and an additional 10 school days will be allowed to show proof of meeting grade appropriate
health requirements. If such proof is not provided within the above time frame, the student will be excluded
from school until proof is presented to school authorities.
Transfer students are required to begin with a probationary period. Evaluations will be conducted by the
principal at 3 weeks, 6 weeks and 9 weeks. This probationary period provides time for the student to adjust to a
new school setting and to demonstrate academic success and responsible behavior consistent with All Saint’s
standards. In the event that a student does not show adequate progress during this probationary time, the
student may be required to withdraw from the school
Any student who has previously been expelled from a school, asked to leave a school, left a school to avoid
expulsion, or left another diocesan school without fulfilling all financial obligations will not be admitted to All
Saints Catholic School without permission from the pastor, principal, and superintendent.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Admission to All Saints Catholic School, or participation in school programs, shall not be denied to students on
the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin.
Withdrawal of Students
The school office should be informed in writing as soon as possible of plans to move from the area or to transfer a child
to another school. In the event of a student requesting admission to another Catholic school within the diocese, the
parent(s) must contact the principal for a complete transfer or withdrawal. School transcripts are never released
directly to the parent. The new school must request the student records in writing and transcripts will be sent from
ASCS to another school only after all books and property are returned and all fees and tuition have been paid. Upon
completion of an “Exit” report, tuition refund policy will be enacted.
Tuition Refund Policy
1. No registration fees will be refunded.
2. Tuition refunds will be prorated per month, regardless of the number of days in attendance.
Emergency Information
Each student is required to have an Emergency Card on file at the school office that shall include the following
information:
1. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) names
2. Complete and current address
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3. Home phone and parent(s) work number
4. Emergency phone number(s) of friend or relative
5. Physician’s name and phone number
6. Medical alert information, if any
7. E-mail Address
Change of Address or Telephone Number
It is extremely important that school records reflect an up-to-date address and telephone number. Notify the school in
writing immediately if there has been a change of address or telephone number at any time during the school year. In
an emergency situation, time is crucial and current phone numbers are needed during these times of crisis.
Emergency information care forms will be updated at each parent-teacher conference.
Tuition Rates
Tuition rates are determined annually by the Local School Advisory Council and the Principal, and will be published prior
to registration.
Tuition Payment
The prompt payment of tuition facilitates the sound financial operation of our school. Therefore, it is necessary that
parents are faithful in meeting their financial obligations.
Tuition rates are set by the All Saints Catholic School Financial Committee in the spring of each year and will be paid in
one of the following ways:
1. In full no later than August 1; or
2. In semi-annual installments on August 1 and January 31st
3. In quarterly payments In August, November, January and April
4. In 10-11 monthly installments.
Unless a family pays in full, all tuition payments will be collected through the FACTS Tuition Management program. This
third party company collects tuition from families through a direct debit from a bank account or draft from a credit card.
The fee for signing up with FACTS is paid by the school.
The annual tuition will be pro-rated (based on the ten months of school – August through May) for a family who enrolls
their child during the school year. The family is expected to pay the first month’s tuition prior to the student attending
class. The balance of the tuition can be paid in equal monthly installments through FACTS.
Tuition will be paid for each month a child attends at least one school day that month. Tuition payments are considered
delinquent if it is not able to be drafted on the designated day of the month in which it is due. If tuition is not received
by the end of the month in which it is due, the student(s) will not be permitted to attend class. No academic records will
be issued to families who have delinquent tuition or fees.
Parents are obligated to contact the principal prior to the 30th of the month in which they failed to make a tuition
payment. The principal, business manager and the parent will develop a payment plan for the delinquent tuition. If this
payment plan is not followed, the student will not be permitted to attend class. If a student(s) is not in attendance for
10 consecutive days because of delinquent tuition, All Saints Catholic School will terminate enrollment. The delinquent
tuition balance, including all additional delinquent fees, will be referred to a collection agency for processing.
A family may not pre-register for the upcoming school year if they have delinquent tuition. A2dditionally, if a family
becomes delinquent after they pre-register, they will lose the spot and the pre-registration fee will be applied toward
their delinquent tuition.
Returned Checks
Any checks returned from the bank marked “Insufficient Funds,” are subject to a returned check fee of $35.00. This fee
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is due when the check is redeemed.
After one returned check, parents must pay with a money order or cash.
8th Grade activities
Students who are in 8th grade must pay a promotion fee to defray the costs involved with the end of year activities. The
fee is $30.00 and must be paid by May 1. In order for a student to participate in end of the year activities including trips
and promotion mass, the family must have all tuition, fees, volunteer hours and other balances paid in full by May 15.
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
School Hours
Each school day at All Saints Catholic School begins with morning praise, prayer and announcements. This is a special
time for us to gather, share and celebrate faith. We value this time and expect all students to participate in this
important part of our day. Parents are always welcome to join us for this gathering in the cafeteria which begins at
7:45 am.
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Building Opens 7:15 am
Start of School 7:45 am
Tardy Bell 8:00 am
Dismissal for Pre-K 3:00 pm
Dismissal for 1st-8th 3:10 pm
Office closes 3:30 pm
Inclement Weather
School closings will take place during extreme circumstances, such as severe inclement weather, equipment failure, or
public crisis. The Principal is aware of the hardship that can be caused by an abrupt cancellation. Therefore, the
Principal will not cancel school unless a significant safety risk has been created.
Every practical means is used to notify parents of cancellation, including TV. Information about school closures is
available first through e-mail and the school website. NBC-5 will also carry notification of cancellation, or delays, during
the morning program.
The final decision to bring your student to school is yours.
Arrival
The school building will open at 7:15 a.m. for those students who wish to eat breakfast. Those students who arrive
between 7:15 and 8:00 a.m. will report to the cafeteria. When dropping off students, please pull all the way to the end
of the sidewalk to drop your students off at the front of the school. Please do not park your car in the drop off zone.
Students who take extra time to get out of the car in the morning may need for parents to park in the lot and then walk
them into the school building so as not to hold up the drop off line. MORNING PRAYER WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 7:45
a.m.
Dismissal
Pre-K and Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m. on the Ellis Street in front of the Early Childhood
building. You will need to pull up to allow room for the other cars. Dismissal will begin promptly for grades first
through eighth at 3:10 p.m. on Houston Street. All students not picked up within 10 minutes of their dismissal time will
be escorted to the Boys and Girls Club on Ellis Street or to Extended Care. No kids will be allowed to wait in the office
for parents that are running late to pick up. Parents should make sure to have their family sign displayed in their
front window. If a student is to ride home with someone other than their designated ride, walk home, or ride the city
bus, please send a letter to the student’s teacher that morning, or in advance, so that they will be aware of dismissal
arrangements.
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ATTENDANCE
Attendance
Attendance is essential to successful performance in school. Students are expected to report to school on the first
regularly scheduled school day and to remain in attendance until the last regularly scheduled school day. The principal
will review each case of excessive absence and excessive tardies to determine whether the student should be promoted,
readmitted, or dismissed. Please note also that according to TCEA rules, students cannot be absent for more than 18
days, or the child may face summer school or retention.
Absences
If a student is to be absent, parents should call the school office by 9:00 a.m. Parents should give the student’s name,
grade, and reason for absence. For calls made before 7:30am, please leave a message on the school voicemail.
Absences of 3 consecutive days will require a note from the child’s doctor.
Students who are absent, or leave school early may not participate in, or attend any school sponsored activities for that
school day. If the absence occurs on the last day of the school week, then the student will be ineligible to participate in
school sponsored activities, until they return to a full day of school. This includes sporting events, student clubs,
concerts and other special gatherings.
For a planned absence, please send a written note to the student’s teacher as soon as you know your student will miss
school.
Examples of Excused Absences
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Illness
Death of a family member
Medical/dental appointments that cannot be scheduled outside of school hours.
Family emergencies due to illness or accident
Other valid causes, which must be prearranged with the principal
Examples of Un-excused Absences
1. Vacations
2. Transportation difficulties
3. Oversleeping
4. Unexplained absences
5. Other reasons, as determined by the principal
Tardiness
Success in school is related to punctuality and regular attendance. Habitual tardiness is impolite and sends a negative
message to our children. It can also interrupt the learning environment that may already be occurring in the classroom.
Please be considerate by being punctual.
The first bell will ring at 7:45 am. This bell is to alert students that morning praise and prayer will begin in the cafeteria.
Students who arrive after 8:00 am MUST be accompanied to the office by an adult and be signed in before going to
class.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE A STUDENT RECIEVES MORE THAN 5 TARDIES FOR THE FIRST CLASS OF THE DAY, THEY WILL
BE ISSUED AN “I” (INCOMPLETE) FOR THE FIRST CLASS QUARTER GRADE OF THE DAY. CONFERENCES WILL BE HELD TO
DISCUSS POOR HABITUAL HABITS AND COULD LEAD TO DISMISSAL FROM THE SCHOOL.
Early Dismissal
Occasionally school is dismissed early due to teacher conferences or in-services. Dismissal on these days is 12:00 p.m.
Lunch will still be served on those days.
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ACADEMICS
Curriculum
All Saints Catholic School’s curriculum includes Religion, Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, Handwriting, Mathematics,
Science, Social Studies, Library Skills, Computer Education, Health, and Physical Education. The school follows
accreditation guidelines for time allotment in each subject area, as well as skills to be mastered at each level as set by
the Diocese of Fort Worth and the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department. Curriculum summaries for each
grade are available in the School Office.
Religious Formation
Religious formation is provided at each grade level on a daily basis. This includes religious instruction, prayers, Catholic
family life values and integrated value formation throughout the curriculum. Both Catholic and non-Catholic students
are included in this process.
Mass is celebrated by all students on a weekly basis in order to provide the children with an opportunity to worship and
praise God in a manner they understand through song, scripture readings, story-telling, and prayer. Families are also
welcomed for these celebrations and will be notified of scheduled dates and times. Families are asked to sit in
designated areas rather than with the students.
All-school Sunday masses are also celebrated by all students. Families are again welcomed for these celebrations, which
take place the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. mass. Students present the mass as ministers of the word,
ushers, and altar servers. Students are asked to wear uniforms to mass.
Second through Eighth grade students are also invited to prepare to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and
Eucharist.
Quarter System
All Saints Catholic School has a quarter system, meaning that its teachers provide report cards 4 times a year to help
parents and students gauge a student’s progress
Grading Scale
Grades are determined from a number of different assessments given by the teachers throughout the year. Grades are
not only taken on traditional “paper and pen” assignments but can also be taken from projects, oral presentations,
collaborative group work, performance tasks and class participation. Numerous grades are taken throughout the
grading period and recorded on the report card at the end of each quarter. Students in grades Pre-K and Kindergarten
are graded according to their progress/ mastery of certain academic and developmental skills. Letter grades are
assigned to students in grades 1-8. Students in grades 1-8 are also evaluated on their conduct and study skills each
quarter. Numerical grades are represented as follows in the Fort Worth Catholic School system:
A= 100-94
B=93-86
C=85-77
D=76-70
F=69 & below
Progress Reports
PreK – 2nd progress reports are only issued as needed or upon request.
3rd – 8th progress reports are sent out once per quarter.
Parents are encouraged to have frequent communication with their child’s teacher through email, phone calls and
notes. A formal conference is scheduled in the Fall and Spring; however, parents are encouraged to request a
conference at any time throughout the year and when there is a need or concern that arises.
Report Cards
Quarterly report cards will be provided within one week after the end of a quarter. At the end of each quarter report
cards will be held until tuition payments are up to date and outstanding school fees are paid. Eighth grader’s promotion
certificate, awards, etc. will be held until all financial obligations are satisfied.
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Parent Conferences
In order for students to be successful it is important for parents and teachers to collaborate and make sure that the lines
of communication between home and school are open. By sharing concerns and successes that are occurring at school
and home, parents and teachers can best tailor instruction to each child’s needs.
Mandatory Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled at the end of the 1st & 3rd quarter grading periods. At least one
parent/guardian is required to visit with the teacher about the child’s progress.
Homework
Homework is an extension of learning that occurs in school. Homework can provide practice and drills that reinforce
classroom learning. It provides opportunities for independent study, research, and creative thinking. Parents are
responsible for helping their children by arranging a quiet, comfortable place for the students to study and ensuring
completion of assignments.
SUGGESTED HOMEWORK TIME ALLOTMENTS
GRADE
Pre-K thru K
1–3
4-8
TIME LIMITS PER NIGHT (may vary)
30-45 minutes
50-60 minutes
30 minutes per subject
Testing
Standardized tests (ITBS) are given around the second week of September. Results are returned to the school and an
individual report for each child is made available for the parents.
Academic Honesty
All Saints Catholic School teaches that honesty and personal integrity are important Christian values that should be
cultivated in all areas of life, including schoolwork. Academic dishonesty of any type is unacceptable and a serious
infraction.
 Cheating: When a student cheats, he or she uses a dishonest or inappropriate means to complete his/her
academic work. Examples include copying another student’s assignment, accepting credit for a group
assignment in which the student did not fulfill responsibilities, looking at another student’s paper during testing,
concealing answers on a person or desk, or communicating answers to another student via technology.
 Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a type of cheating. All Saints Catholic School teachers instruct students to properly
acknowledge material taken from outside sources. Students who use someone else’s ideas or words in full or in
part without giving credit where it is due, will automatically receive a zero on the assignment and appropriate
disciplinary action may also be taken. Using quotation marks to mark someone else’s words and citing sources in
bibliographies are appropriate ways to avoid plagiarism.
 Academic Probation: All Saints Catholic School faculty and administration expects that every student will
maintain passing grades in all subjects. A student is expected to be on time for school and for each class, be
prepared with materials and assignments, submit quality work as directed by each teacher, as well as maintain
satisfactory behavior. Students not meeting these expectations may be placed on academic probation.
Retention
A student is advanced to the next level/grade if all the state and Texas Catholic Conference Accreditation Commission
requirements have been met. Re-teaching and re-evaluation of basic skills will occur throughout each course to aid in
the determination of promotion. It is recommended that students be given the gift of an extra year in early childhood or
lower elementary levels if an appropriate stage of maturity for learning has not been reached.
If there is consideration to retain a student, the teacher, Principal, and parents must conference at the end of the third
quarter grading period. Written documentation of this conference will be placed in the child’s record. The Principal will
determine students’ education status by May 15th for the following year. When a student is promoted against the
advice of the professional staff, parents will be required to sign a statement that this is the case.
A student who fails to be promoted to the next grade level may be transferred to the next grade level with certain
conditions such as completion of summer school or independent work projects of equivalent merit approved by the
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principal prior to beginning.
Field Trips
Field trips are an integral part of the educational experience at All Saints Catholic School. An official field trip permission
form signed and completed by a parent or guardian is always required in advance and includes information showing
costs, purpose, time and length of the trip, the manner of transportation and the appropriate dress code. Students who
fail to return a signed permission slip by the parent/guardian will not be allowed to participate. Telephone calls will not
be accepted in lieu of proper forms. The parent has the right to refuse participation in the field trip but must indicate so
on the permission form. When students are on field trips, they represent All Saints Catholic School to the larger
community. Field trips are privileges not rights afforded to students. Students may be denied field trips if they fail to
meet acceptable behavioral or academic standards
Parties
Small birthday treats to celebrate individual students only if permission has been granted by the teacher. Distributing
and eating of the treats will be determined by the classroom teacher. Abuse of this privilege will cause treats to be
discontinued. Classroom parties for other occasions will also be at the discretion of the classroom teacher. Invitations to
birthday or other parties may not be distributed at school, unless everyone in the classroom is invited.
SCHOOL HEALTH
Illness at Home
The health and safety of every individual in our school community is of utmost importance to us. Considering these
issues, the school has the following policies and programs in place to meet most health and safety issues for our
community. Students should not be sent to school if any of the following symptoms are present: fever, diarrhea, severe
cough, vomiting, and headache. Children should not return to school until 24 hours after running a temperature over
100 degrees.
Medication
The school health representative will dispense medication for students with life-threatening diseases, such as diabetes,
asthma, behavioral problems, etc. A signed Diocesan Release Form must be received by the school administration prior
to the dispensation of these medications. Only medications with correct pharmaceutically labeled bottles will be
dispensed. Parents are required to administer any other drugs outside of school.
No over the counter medications can be administered by faculty or staff for any reason. *Students are not allowed to
bring or keep medicines in their possession. This includes aspirin, inhalers, etc.
Illness or Injury at School
In the case of illness or injury, a member of the school staff will tend to students. If it is determined that a child is too ill
to remain on campus, a parent is required to make necessary arrangements within 30 minutes of the initial call for the
child to be picked up. School personnel will render first aid treatment only. If emergency medical treatment is
necessary, the parents will be contacted. If parents are not available, the student will be taken to the hospital
emergency room. Remember, an Emergency Information Care Form must be updated and on-file for school personnel to
effectively handle an emergency illness or injury. Up-to-date phone numbers are crucial in these situations.
Health Policies
Vision, hearing, and scoliosis tests are administered in school and parents are notified if there is a need for further tests.
Head lice checks are conducted on a periodic basis. If your child is sent home with head lice, he/she must be nit-free
before being able to return to school. Proof of application will be required upon return.
Immunization Records
Texas State law requires that every student who is admitted to school must have evidence of successful
vaccinations. No students will be allowed to come to school until immunization records are submitted and
complete.
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Asbestos
In 1986, Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). This law requires all schools,
kindergarten through twelfth grade, to be inspected to identify and asbestos-contain building materials. The law further
requires the development of a Management Plan, based upon the findings of the inspection, outlining the intent to
control the potential for exposure to asbestos fibers.
In the past, asbestos was used extensively in building materials because of its insulating and fire retarding capabilities.
Virtually any building built before the late 1970’s contains at least some asbestos in pipe insulation and structural
fireproofing.
A copy of our management plan and re-inspection are on file in the school’s administrative office at 2006 N. Houston St.,
Fort Worth, Texas 76164.
SCHOOL SAFETY
Hall Passes
All students are required to have a hall pass when they are out of the classroom.
Visitors
All visitors, including parents, are required to report to the school office upon entering the building to sign in. Parents
are welcomed and encouraged to visit our school during lunch. Students will not be allowed to leave the classroom, or
school, with visitors. During the last weeks of school and the days preceding a holiday, visitors may be given permission
to enter classrooms if it is cleared through the teacher first.
Volunteers
Diocesan regulations stipulate that all individuals who work/volunteer with children attend a 3-4 hour workshop on
“Keeping Children Safe.” Dates for these workshops will be posted on the school website. Workshops are in English
and Spanish. If you have already attended one of these workshops, please bring proof of attendance to the office. All
volunteers are required to cooperate with this policy. Parents who do not take this workshop will not be allowed to
volunteer in any capacity with school functions such as: the carnival, field trips, parties, etc. Not taking the workshop will
not exempt any parent from fulfilling their 30 hour service requirements.
Custody Concerns
Parents are responsible for informing All Saints Catholic School of custody issues. Any court orders needed to ensure
the safety of a student must be on file with the school office. If a situation arises in which a parent defies a custody
agreement, visitation schedule or protective order, the school will make every effort to contact the custodial parent
and/or local police.
Students who walk to School
Students who walk to school should come straight to school, remaining on sidewalks at all times, and crossing streets
only at designated crosswalks or corners. These students are not dismissed until completion of car line ten minutes
after the final bell. Children should be reminded of this very important safety rule: WALK WITH A FRIEND, IF POSSIBLE,
AND NEVER ACCEPT A RIDE FROM A STRANGER.
After hours use of ASCS
Any group associated with All Saints Catholic School interested in using the school facilities must get prior approval from
the principal prior to the activity.
Before & After-School Supervision
There is no student supervision before 7:15 a.m. or after 3:25 p.m. other than the All Saints Catholic School Extended
Care program. Each parent is responsible for his/her child before and after school and may not leave them unattended
on the school grounds prior to or after the supervised times. CHILDREN CANNOT WAIT IN THE OFFICE TO BE PICKED UP
AFTER THE END OF DISMISSAL TIME.
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SAFTEY DRILLS
Fire drills are conducted once a month and tornado drills are conducted twice each semester. Detailed escape plans are
posted inside each class. For fire drills, each class has an escape route to an outside area. This area is a safe distance
from the building. Children are moved to these designated areas in less than 75 seconds in a safe, quiet and orderly
manner. For tornado drills, each class has a designated safety area inside the building.
COMMUNICATION
Open and courteous communication between faculty, staff, administration, and parents is expected at all times.
All Saints Catholic School will provide many opportunities for both formal and informal communication between parents
and the school. Tuesday folders, progress reports, parent/teacher conferences, special events, the school website
(www.ascsfw.org), student planners, and Home and School Organization (HSO) meetings are examples of contact
opportunities. Parents are encouraged to take full advantage of these avenues. All Saints Catholic School also
encourages parent involvement in the classroom. If you wish to visit your child’s class, or volunteer during the school
day, please make advanced arrangements with the teacher.
Contacting Teachers
Please contact the teacher by phone, email, note, or through the student planner when you have a question or concern.
Teachers have scheduled planning times and will be happy to speak with you during these times. You may leave a
message with the school secretary and the teacher will call you back as soon as possible.
It is difficult for teachers to meet informally before or after school hours. They use this time to prepare for the day and
have supervisory duties. Please do not interrupt class to discuss issues with the teacher. Teachers cannot take away
class time to meet with parents. If you would like to meet with a teacher, please make an appointment in advance. This
allows the teacher time to gather necessary information and to provide you their full attention at the meeting.
Please do not call a teacher at home or on their cell phone. Teachers check their email at least twice each day. Email
addresses follow the standard pattern first initial last name @ascsfw.org. There are a few teachers whose email does
not follow this pattern. You can check on the school website for teacher emails.
Confidentiality
Staff members are only permitted to discuss information about a student with the student’s parent or guardian. Please
do not ask a staff member to comment about other students. We ask that you speak only on behalf of your child.
Volunteers will exercise confidentiality by avoiding conversations about the students they interact with or come in
contact with while volunteering. All questions should be directed to the teacher. If a volunteer does not exercise
confidentiality, or is unprofessional with their communications, the principal may discuss this issue with the volunteer.
If the problem continues, or becomes a detriment to the mission or policy of the All Saints Catholic School, the principal
has the authority to ask for the volunteer’s resignation from school related activities. Should the behavior continue, the
result of permanent removal of the individual from All Saints Catholic School will be a joint decision by the pastor,
principal and superintendent.
Protocol for Concerns
Our school strives to cooperate closely with parents in the education of their children. Occasionally, parents may feel
the need to express a concern, difficulty, or problem. To address these in the most efficient manner, families are
expected to follow the following procedures:
1. Contact the teacher first
2. Allow adequate time for the teacher to address the concern
3. If a concern has not been resolved in a reasonable amount of time, contact the office and follow up with the
principal
An issue can best be resolved by contacting the teacher as soon as possible. The teacher may not know there is an issue
until it is brought to his/her attention. Contact may be made via in writing, by email, phone, or by scheduling a
conference.
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PERSONAL CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
Discipline and Rules
The primary focus of Catholic Education is to create an atmosphere within the school building in which students can act
as Jesus would and teachers can teach as Jesus did. In order to ensure this atmosphere, students should be mindful of
the following: to act as Jesus taught. Students’ behavior must reflect Catholic values and morals both at school and
away from school. Failure to uphold the All Saints Catholic School morals and values may result in dismissal.
Students and faculty of All Saints Catholic School use the FOCUS strategy throughout the school to maintain order and
discipline. The general rules of FOCUS are:
F ree your mind of distractions
O rganize yourself
C heck the expectations and get started
U se help wisely
S upervise yourself
Articles Prohibited at School
Articles which are hazardous to the safety of others or which interfere in some way with school procedures may not be
brought to school. Under no circumstance is a potentially dangerous item to be brought to school. Items such as laser
pens, weapons, BB guns, tobacco products, illegal drugs, real or simulated drug paraphernalia, and alcohol are strictly
prohibited and will be confiscated if brought on campus. Bringing such articles to school may result in suspension or
expulsion, and in serious circumstances, local authority may be called. This is at the discretion of the Principal.
Items such as pets, toys, radios, beepers, I-pods, CD players, tape players, handheld gaming systems, etc., are prohibited
unless the Principal gives special permission for such items to be brought to school as part of a special display or activity.
These items, if brought to school without prior permission from the teacher or Principal, will be taken and will not be
returned. The school is not responsible for loss, damage, or theft of items that have been confiscated.
Students who have a cell phone must keep that cell phone turned off and in their locker at all times. They may not have
their cell phones out on school property even during dismissal. If they are caught with their cell phone out, the phone
will be confiscated and held in the principal’s office until a parent comes for it. If it is taken up a second time it will be
returned at the end of the school year.
GUM CHEWING IS ALSO NOT ALLOWED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
Bullying
All Saints Catholic School is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees,
parents/legal guardians, volunteers, and patrons that is free from harassment, intimidation, or bullying. All Saints
Catholic School strives to instill Christian virtues and models of behavior in its students. The school expects its faculty,
staff, parents/guardians, and students to follow Christ’s teaching “to love your neighbor as yourself” (Mt 22:39).
“Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” means any message (written, electronic, or verbal) or physical act that:
• Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property.
• Has the effect of interfering with a student’s education.
• Is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment.
• Has the effect of disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Discipline Procedures
Strengths based discipline is a process for dealing with student behavior that does not meet expected behavior
standards. The purpose of strengths based discipline is to help the student understand that a behavior is unacceptable
and to provide an opportunity for improvement. The goal of strengths based disciple is to improve student behavior. It
is most successful when it assists a student in making behavior choices that conform to the expected behavior standards
of the school. In the event that strengths based discipline fails, it also enables the school to fairly, and with substantial
documentation provide for removal of a student from a situation in which the student is unwilling or unable to improve.
Forms of discipline include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Withholding of privileges. Temporary “timeout”
Detentions inside or outside school hours
Assignment of school/and or community service
Notification of parent(s) or guardian(s)
Removal from classroom
Removal from extra-curricular activities
Removal from all school activities
Restitution for damages to school property or to the property of others
Suspension from school and all school sponsored events for up to 10 school days
Expulsion from school
The principal is the final recourse in all-disciplinary situations and may waive any disciplinary rules for just cause at
his/her discretion. If parents are not satisfied with the principal’s decision, they are encouraged to make an appointment
with the pastor to discuss their concerns. A student may be disciplined if his/her conduct, inside or outside of school
property or the school day, is detrimental to the reputation of the school.
Suspension
Behaviors that may result in suspension include but are not limited to the following actions:
 Insolence, disrespect, or insubordination
 Threatening, intimidating, fighting or causing bodily harm to any person
 Any sexual innuendo, comments, gestures or contact made to other students, staff, or community members.
 Possession or transmitting of any pornographic material on school grounds and at any school activities.
 Leaving a classroom or leaving school grounds without permission from the teacher or principal.
 Forgery
 Profanity, crude, or vulgar language.
 Patterns (3 or more refocus sheets) indicating dishonesty, disrespect, or non-Christian behavior (i.e. cheating or
disruptive behavior)
If it is necessary to remove a student from the school, the parent or guardian will be contacted immediately. A
conference will be held with those having pertinent information about the circumstances, such as the principal or acting
principal, student and parent or guardian.
When such behaviors occur, the school will immediately contact the parent or parental representative who may be
asked to take the student home for the remainder of that school day. If the student cannot be removed from the
building on the day of their infraction, they will be expected to serve their suspension at home on the following day.
Expulsion
Behaviors that may result in a student being expelled include, but are not limited to, the following actions:
 Vandalizing, damaging, or stealing school or private property
 Possession, handling, or transmission of a weapon or other potentially dangerous items such as explosive
devices
 Sexual comments, innuendo, gestures or contact made to other students, staff or community members
 Possession or transmission of any pornographic material on school grounds and at school activities
 Possession, transmission or use of tobacco, drugs or alcohol
 Extreme cases of disrespect to any person at Holy Rosary Regional School
Any act, which is a crime, may result in criminal prosecution or constitute sufficient cause for discipline, suspension or
expulsion from All Saints Catholic School.
Grievances
Teachers, administration and staff at All Saints Catholic School are committed to working with parents for the success of
all students. Occasionally a difference of opinion or situations will arise in the classroom. Parents are encouraged to
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first go to their child’s teacher to work together to come up with a solution to the problem. If this is not successful, the
parent is encouraged to come to the principal to express their concerns and to try to find a solution to the issue. If the
issue is still not resolved parents may go the pastor for advice and to voice their concerns.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
Uniform Requirements
Students are expected to wear the complete school-approved uniform with pride and dignity every day of the school
year. All uniforms must be properly fitted, clean, and in good shape. They must be worn from the moment the student
enters the school building until the student is dismissed off campus. If a student is out of uniform (without an
acceptable written excuse) a used uniform will be provided for him or her, if available. Otherwise, the student will call
home and have a parent bring the proper uniform.
When the temperature is cold, the Parker blue sweater, or a school logo sweatshirt are the only outer garments
permitted to be worn inside the school, or on field trips. Additionally, during the months of December, January, or
February, students may wear a college sweatshirt inside the school building as well. The Parker blue uniform sweater is
the only outer garment allowed to be worn in the church.
Official Uniform for Girls – Grades Pre-K Through 5TH
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Parker’s blue plaid jumper (skirt length must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee when kneeling)
Solid white, button-down oxford blouse with pointed collar (long or short sleeve)
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Solid navy or white crew socks, knee-highs, or tights
Dress shoes (1st-5th ONLY-can be navy and white saddle shoes or black Mary Jane style shoe or ballet flat)
Tennis shoes (Pre-k & Kinder ONLY for all day; 1st -4th for PE/RECESS ONLY; 5th for PE ONLY)
Solid white, navy blue, or school plaid hair ribbon/bow (optional)
Parker’s navy blue cardigan sweater with emblem (optional for cool weather days)
Parker’s navy blue slacks – (with belt loops) - (optional)
Parkers navy blue walking shorts (with belt loops) – (optional)
Solid black belt if choosing to wear slacks/shorts
Parker’s light blue knit polo with school emblem (optional)
Solid white T-shirt under blouses (optional)
School sweatshirts (optional)
College sweatshirts during the months of December, January, or February (optional-NO HOODIES)
Parker modesty or school uniform shorts must be worn under all jumpers and skirts.
Official Uniform for Girls – Grades 6th through 8th
 Parker’s blue plaid skirt (no shorter than 2 inches above the knee when kneeling)
 Parker’s solid white, fashion blouse with ¾ length sleeves. This blouse is designed not to be tucked in.
 Tie
 Solid navy or white crew socks, knee-highs, or tights
 Dress shoes (ONLY-can be navy and white saddle shoes or black Mary Jane style shoe or ballet flat)
 Tennis shoes (PE ONLY)
 Solid white, navy blue, or school plaid hair ribbon/bow (optional)
 Parker’s navy blue cardigan sweater with emblem – (optional for cool weather days)
 Parker’s navy blue slacks – (optional)
 Parkers navy blue walking shorts (with belt loops) – (optional)
 Solid black belt if choosing to wear shorts
 Parker’s light blue knit polo with school emblem (optional)
 Solid white T-shirt or camisole under blouses (must not stick out past uniform shirt)
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College sweatshirts during the months of December, January, or February (optional-NO HOODIES)
Official Uniform for Boys Pre-K through 8th
 Parker’s navy blue pleated slacks
 Solid light blue, button-down oxford cloth shirt (long or short sleeve)
 Solid black belt
 Solid navy blue tie with school monogram (Pre-K through 5th grade may wear a clip on)
 Solid black or brown slip on or lace up dress shoe (1st-8th ONLY-laces should be solid black or brown
accordingly)
 Tennis shoes (Pre-K & Kinder ONLY all day; 1st-4th for PE/RECESS ONLY, 5th-8th for PE ONLY)
 Solid navy or white crew socks
 Parker’s navy blue cardigan sweater (optional for cool weather days)
 Parker’s navy blue walking shorts (with belt loops) – (optional)
 Parker’s light blue knit polo with school emblem (optional)
 Solid white T-shirt worn under uniform shirt
 School sweatshirts (optional)
 College sweatshirts during the months of December, January, or February (optional-NO HOODIES)
 Shirttails are to be tucked in during school hours except during P.E. or recess.
Other Uniform Regulations
Students are expected to be in full uniform at the beginning of each school day unless otherwise authorized, wearing the
appropriate school sweatshirt or sweater.
 All students are required to be neat, clean, and attractive in personal dress and grooming.
 Students are to wear uniforms that are appropriately sized. Uniforms that are either too large or too small will
need to be replaced.
 Students may wear a pinned on religious medal, or watch that is not distracting, but no other jewelry.
 No makeup may be worn.
 No nail polish may be worn. Nails must be natural. No sculptured or fake nails.
 Girls with pierced ears may wear only 1 pair of stud earrings that do not exceed the ear lobe; no dangling
earrings are permitted. Boys may not wear earrings at any time.
 Only prescription contacts that is the student’s natural eye color may be worn
 Students are not permitted to dye, color, or highlight/lowlight their hair. Hair should be cut conservatively and
styled appropriate to the values of the school. Boys’ hair should be trimmed properly, length must be above the
collar and hair cut too close should be avoided. Long bangs must be pinned back to avoid covering the eyes.
 Hats may not be worn inside the school, or church buildings.
Parent co-operation in supervising children's dress is expected and appreciated.
Mass Days
The Mass is the source and summit of our faith. On days students attend Mass, extra care should be taken in dressing
and grooming. Girls must be in their skirts or jumpers and boys must be wearing pants (no shorts) and have on their
ties. Sweatshirts are not allowed to be worn inside the church. School sweaters with the school crest will be allowed to
be worn in the chest. 6th -8th grade are allowed to wear the pullover navy vest.
Non-Uniform Days
The principal will announce in advance when non-uniform days will be held for the entire school or for individual classes
and indicate what the accepted dress code will be for that day or event. Generally, clean, neat play clothes will be
acceptable, devoid of any design not consistent with the mission of All Saints Catholic School.
Spirit Days
The first Wednesday of the month will be designated as Spirit Day. On this day, students may come to school in their
ASCS T-shirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes or boots. Jeans must be fitted and tasteful with no rips, or holes. Students
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who do not adhere to these guidelines may lose Spirit Day privileges.
Dress for Success Days
The third Thursday of the month will be designated as Dress for Success Day beginning in September. On these days the
very “best of the best” outfit may be worn. Shirts with collars, ties, nice slacks/pants, skirts, blouses, dresses and dress
shoes may be worn. No jewelry or make up. Students who do not adhere to these guidelines may lose Dress for Success
Days privileges.
STUDENT SERVICES
Breakfast & Lunch
Hot lunch begins the Tuesday after Labor Day. Monthly menus are attached to the school newsletter. Hot lunch costs
$3.50 per day. Families are encouraged to pre-pay. Breakfast costs $2.00 per day. Some families qualify for free or
reduced lunches. Any information on these forms is kept strictly confidential and the principal and cook review eligibility
requirements. Forms must be filled out every year to be eligible and may be filled out any time during the school year as
circumstances arise.
Band
Band is offered to students in upper grades at All Saints Catholic School. Band is an additional fee. More information
about band class will be given out at the beginning of school.
Violin
Violin is offered to students in 4th-8th grade at All Saints Catholic School. Violin is an additional fee. More information
about violin will be given out at the beginning of school.
Choir
Choir is offered to all students in all grades at All Saints Catholic School. More information about the choir program will
be given out at the beginning of school.
Catapult (Title 1 Program)
Students who reside in the FWISD-designated area, and who qualify according to achievement test scores, are eligible
for Title I services, which are administered through the Catapult Program. This program is a support program for
students who may be struggling in the areas of reading or math. This program does not replace their regular class but
instead offers extra practice through direct instruction in reading and/ or computerized math and language instruction
two days a week. Class size is limited to no more than 6 students at a time.
Library
The All Saints Catholic School Library is available to all students to check out books during the school year. Teachers will
take their students to the library on a regular basis to check out books for research or pleasure. Students are
responsible for the materials they check out from the library. Items lost or damaged will need to be paid for or replaced
by the student. Materials may be checked out for a period of one week. If materials are not returned on time, book
fines in the amount of 10¢ per day will accrue.
Telephone
The office telephone is a business phone and is not to be used by students unless there is an emergency. Students are
not allowed to use the phone to make personal arrangements. We request parents make after-school arrangements
with their children before leaving home.
Lost and Found
All clothing found on campus, regardless of its value, is placed in the “Lost and Found” in the school office. Money,
jewelry, or any articles are turned into the office. Students may claim their items after proper identification. Please put
names in all uniform shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters and jackets.
Tuesday Communication Folder
All graded papers, missing assignments, weekly school newsletters, and parent communications will be sent home every
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Tuesday in the Tuesday Folder.
Parent Service Hours
Each family is required to volunteer 30 hours (included in this are the required fundraisers) during the school year
regardless of the number of students enrolled and participate in school fundraisers. Families that prefer to make a
direct donation to the school in lieu of completing service hours may pay $450.00 directly to All Saints Catholic School by
no later than April 30, 2012. (This donation relieves you of service hours, but does not relieve you of other fundraising
obligations)
Families will be billed $15.00 per hour for any service not completed by May 20, 2013. Each family must meet the
following requirements for school-wide fundraisers as well.
November- Turkey Bingo: work a minimum of 2 hours and bring in one $15 gift card, or pay $45.00.
Spring semester- Raiders on the Run: work a minimum of 2 hours and sign up 2 registrants, or pay for the cost of two
registration fees and two service hours.
Each fundraiser is a wonderful time to share in the ASCS community and to have a day filled with fun. Active
participation in fundraising is important because tuition does not cover the entire cost of educating each child at ASCS.
Remember that other family members that are 18 years old or older can volunteer, whether it is at the school or any
fore mentioned fundraisers. Their volunteer hours will count towards your family’s total. Invoices will be issued
accordingly after each fundraiser. It is each family’s responsibility to record service hours with the volunteer
coordinator and/or get a receipt for every volunteer hour completed.
EXTENDED CARE POLICES & PROCEDURES
Overview
All Saints Extended Care is available to any child who attends All Saints Catholic School. The program is held in the
cafeteria Monday-Friday 3:30pm-6:00pm. The Extended Care program offers a daily snack, variety of activities, such as
homework help, arts & crafts, and physical activity.
Fee Schedule
1st child
$15/daily
2nd child $12/daily
3rd+child $9/daily
$55/wk
$90/wk
$30/wk (per addt’l child)
Parents are expected to pick up their child on time. There is a $1.00 per 1 minute late fee for all those not picked up at
the closing of the program.
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USE OF TECHNOLOGY APPENDIX
6200. USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Access to the technology resources in the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Fort Worth, including the Internet,
shall be made available primarily for instructional and administrative purposes. Access to the school's
computers, network, and Internet resources is a privilege, not a right. All users shall have the responsibility to
use the equipment and software with care and to comply with the Diocese’s Acceptable Use Policy. Teachers
may grant students access to the school’s technology as deemed appropriate by the teacher. Users of the
school’s technology shall not purposefully access materials that are considered an Unacceptable Use as
defined hereinafter. Individuals making an Unacceptable Use of the school’s technology will be subject to
disciplinary action, which may include, but not be limited to, termination of employment or expulsion from
the school.
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
INTERNET TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND REGULATIONS
It is the policy of the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Fort Worth to require the Acceptable Use of the
Internet and related technologies by all employees, volunteers, patrons, guests, and students as set forth
below. Access privileges may be revoked; disciplinary action may be taken, and/or appropriate legal action
taken for any Unacceptable Use of the school’s technology.
1. Acceptable Use—The use of the Internet and related technologies must be in support of education and
research and consistent with the educational objectives of the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Fort Worth.
Use of other organizations' networks or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for the
networks.
2. Unacceptable Use — The term “Unacceptable Use” as used herein shall include, but not be limited to, the
following prohibited acts:
A. transmission or the receipt of any material in violation of any U. S. or state regulation including, but is
not limited to, copyright material, threatening, violent, or obscene material, or material protected by
trade secret;
B. use for commercial activities, product advertisement, political lobbying, game playing, unauthorized
"chat," or chain letter communication;
C. pornography, information on bombs, inappropriate language and communications, and flame letters;
D. acts of vandalism, any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data or another user or to damage
hardware or software, the uploading or creation of computer viruses, and
E. unauthorized Use of another's computer, access accounts, and/or files.
3. Privileges—The use of the Internet and related technologies is a privilege, not a right, and Unacceptable
Use may result in cancellation of the privilege and may subject the individual to disciplinary action, which
may include, but not be limited to termination of employment or, expulsion from the school. Each user
who is provided access to Internet and related technologies will participate in a training session with
assigned staff person(s) concerning the proper use of the network. The faculty, staff, or parent/guardian
may request the administrator or designee to deny, revoke, or suspend a specific user's access to the
Internet and related technologies.
4. Copyright—It is the policy of the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Fort Worth that all employees,
volunteers, patrons, guests, and students will abide by the federal copyright laws. Employees, volunteers,
patrons, guests, and students may, with the school's permission, copy print or non-print acceptable use
materials allowed by:
* Copyright law
* Fair use guidelines
* Specific licenses or contractual agreements
* Other types of permission
Employees, volunteers, patrons, guests, and students who willfully disregard copyright law are in violation of
the policy of the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Fort Worth; they do so at their own risk and assume all
liability.
5. Other
** Network accounts are to be used only by the authorized owner of the account for the authorized
purpose.
** Users shall not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data or
passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the network.
** Malicious use of the network to develop programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer or
computing system and/or damage the software or hardware components of a computer or computing
system is prohibited.
** Prior approval is required from the school for List serves use by or for Employees, volunteers, patrons,
guests, and students.
ELECTRONIC AND/OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS POLICY
Electronic and/or digital communications with students, and staff members should be conducted for
educationally appropriate purposes using school sanctioned communications methods. The school sanctioned
communications methods are: teacher school web pages such as the school website, Moodle, or School Notes,
teacher school email, teacher school phone and educationally focused networking sites such as Churchwerks.
The term “Staff member” as used herein shall mean all employees of a school,
Staff members in their normal responsibilities and duties may be required to contact parents outside of the
school day. A staff member is free to contact parents using e-mail, a home phone, personal cell phone or other
appropriate electronic or digital devices. Staff members are to contact parents, not students, when they need
to disseminate information for the student’s benefit. Staff members should not purposely distribute a home
phone number or a personal cell phone number to students.
Staff members are not to contact students directly by electronic and/or digital communications. If a staff
member contacts a student, other than by a school sanctioned communications methods, using electronic
devices, including, but not limited to, personal phone or cell phone, email, texting or networking sites, the
student shall immediately notify the student’s parents about the contact and the student’s parents shall
immediately reported the contact to the principal or to other proper school authorities.
Students are not to contact a staff member, other than by school sanctioned communications methods. If a
student contacts a staff member, other than by school sanctioned communications methods, using electronic
devices, including, but not limited to, personal phone or cell phone, email, texting or networking sites, the
staff member shall immediately report the contact to the principal or to other proper school authority who
shall immediately notify the parents of the student concerning the communication by the student to the Staff
member.
Handbook Amendments
The administration reserves the right to amend this handbook when necessary. Parents will be notified of
any changes.
Appendix
Disability Discrimination Complaint Review Process
Registered Sex Offenders
Statutory Notification of a School of the Arrest of a Student
Violence and Weapons
Diocesan policy 6205 and 6210 on Social Media
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page 30
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1290 DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT REVIEW PROCESS
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a Federal statute that prohibits discrimination on the
basis of disability. The purpose of this Complaint Review Process is to provide a structure for bringing
about resolution and reconciliation when disagreements arise between a school family and the School
arising out of a student’s physical or mental impairment or disability.
Everyone involved in the Complaint Review Process is to be free from restraint, coercion,
discrimination, or retaliation in any form. The Complaint Review Process should be used when issues
arise at the School relating to your child’s disability that have a significant impact on your child and you
have been unable to reach a resolution with your child’s teachers or other members of the School
staff.
I. INITIAL COMPLAINT PROCESS
1.
If you have a complaint or disagreement regarding your child’s disability, you should first try to
resolve your complaint by discussing it promptly with the person(s) involved.
2.
If you cannot reach a resolution or you are not comfortable with discussing the issue with the
person(s) directly involved, you may bring the matter to the Principal of the School. Notification
to the Principal must be written and within fifteen (15) days of the event which is the subject of
your complaint. If you do not submit a written complaint to the Principal within the fifteen (15)
day period, your complaint will be considered untimely.
3.
The Principal will conduct an investigation as promptly as possible. The scope and nature of the
investigation will depend on the nature of the issue presented. The goal is to achieve a just
resolution and reconciliation with everyone concerned. The parties are advised to maintain
confidentiality. The Principal will advise you in writing of the outcome of the investigation and
his or her decision of submission of your written complaint.
II. REVIEW LEVEL
1.
If you disagree with the decision of the Principal, you may appeal the decision in writing to the
next level for review within fifteen (15) days from the date of the Principal’s written decision or
your appeal will be considered untimely. The request for review must be sent to the
Superintendent of the Catholic Schools of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth. The
Superintendent can be reached at the address of The Catholic Center, 800 West Loop 820
South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108-2919, and telephone number (817) 560-3300.
2.
The Superintendent will set the date, time, and location for the review. Your review may be
conducted by a single person or by a representative committee, as the case warrants. All
persons involved in the complaint may select someone to help in preparation for the review, to
attend the hearing, and to provide support during the process. No attorneys are allowed to
appear at or participate in the hearing. The hearing will be set after receipt of your request for
review, giving consideration to the schedules of all persons involved.
3.
At the Review Hearing:
1.
You explain your complaint, present relevant documentation, and answer questions the
reviewer(s) may have.
2.
The reviewer(s), interview(s), or other parties involved in the case, giving each an
opportunity to respond to the complaint and present relevant facts and documentation.
3.
The reviewer(s) will encourage the parties to reconcile their differences and come to a
mutual agreement on some or all issues.
4.
If the complaint cannot be resolved at the review hearing, the reviewer(s) will prepare a
final, binding decision, which will be communicated to all parties, in writing, within ten
(10) days of the hearing. The decision of the reviewer(s) is final and is not to be subject
to any other grievance, arbitration, review, or reconciliation procedure of the Catholic
Diocese of Fort Worth.
Your participation in this Complaint Review Process does not prevent you from making a
complaint to an applicable government agency.
HOW TO REQUEST A MINOR ADJUSTMENT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
If you feel that your child with a disability needs a minor adjustment to enable him/her to participate in
the general education curriculum of the School, please talk to your child’s teacher and/or Principal of
the School. Be prepared to submit medical documentation to verify both your child’s disability and the
nature and extent of the requested minor adjustment.
STUDENT NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The School, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students
regardless of race, color, nationality, and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and
activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School.
The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, nationality, and/or ethnic
origin in the administration of educational policies and practices, scholarship programs, and athletic
and other school-administered programs, although certain athletic leagues and other programs may
limit participation.
While the School does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may
not always be available to them. Decisions concerning the admission and continued enrollment of a
student in the school are based upon the student’s emotional, academic, and physical abilities, and the
resources available to the School in meeting the student’s needs.
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REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS
No individual, who is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal
Procedure, or any other statute, may be a student. Any student, who is required to register as
a sex offender, shall be expelled from the school.
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STATUTORY NOTIFICATION OF A SCHOOL OF THE ARREST OF A STUDENT
Article 15.27 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure requires the police to give a private
school, in which a child is enrolled, oral or written notification that the child has been arrested
for a felony or certain misdemeanors.
“(h)
This article applies to any felony offense and the following misdemeanors:
(1)
an offense under Section 20.02 [Unlawful Restraint], 21.08 [Indecent Exposure],
22.01 [Assault], 22.05 [Deadly Conduct], 22.07 [Terroristic Threat], or 71.02
[Engaging in Organized Crime], Penal Code;
(2)
the unlawful use, sale, or possession of a controlled substance, drug
paraphernalia, or marihuana, as defined by Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code;
or
(3)
the unlawful possession of any of the weapons or devices listed in Sections
46.01(1)-(14) or (16), Penal Code, or a weapon listed as a prohibited weapon
under Section 46.05, Penal Code.”
The oral or written notification required by Article 15.27 of the Texas Code of Criminal
Procedure or any other statute, to a school, that a student has been arrested for a felony or
misdemeanor that the law requires the police to notify the school of the arrest is grounds for
the expulsion of the student from the school.
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VIOLENCE AND WEAPONS
The School is concerned with providing students and employees with a safe and productive
environment. As such, the School expressly prohibits any and all acts or threats of violence by
or against any student, employee, family member of a student, vendor, or other visitor to the
School facilities. This policy applies to all students and employees, whether or not they are
engaged in business on behalf of the School, and whether or not they are on School premises.
In addition, the School strictly prohibits the possession of, exhibiting or threatening to exhibit or
to use, or use of any and all weapons, including handguns, on School premises by any student
or employee, family member of a student, vendor, or other visitor, whether licensed or
unlicensed and whether concealed or visible. School premises includes not only the main
facilities, but also the parking lots, entrances and exits, break areas, etc. Students and
employees are further prohibited from the possession of, exhibiting or threatening to exhibit or
to use, or the use of any and all weapons while conducting business on behalf of the School off
of School premises.
The School is required to post signs containing the written statutory notice prohibiting bringing
concealed weapons onto the School property. Contact the Diocese for the specific wording and
statutory requirements for the written notice.
THE ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE HANDBOOK AT ANYTIME.
NOTIFICATION WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY CHANGES MADE.
Read, sign, and return to school before August 31.
I have read the All Saints Catholic School Handbook, agree to accept the
policies and regulations, and will discuss appropriate areas with my
child(ren). I understand this Handbook is a contract between my family
and All Saints Catholic School and we agree to abide by all that it
contains.
I have carefully read all areas of this Handbook and have paid particularly close attention to
the:
-The tardy policy
-The dismissal time and ramifications for late pick-up
-The behavior policy
-The homework expectation
-The information on the internet communication system
-The rules on parties and birthday treats
-The uniform policy
-Fundraising requirements
Also, by signing below, I agree to the Acceptable Use Policy for student use of the Internet
Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print):______________________________________
Signature: _______________________________Date: ________
Student(s) signatures and grades:
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THE ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE HANDBOOK AT ANYTIME.
NOTIFICATION WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY CHANGES MADE.