St. Ann Interparochial School - Morganfield, Kentucky

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PREFACE

St. Ann School operates under the philosophy that standards of conduct are essential. It is imperative that parents or guardians know and understand the standards of conduct expected from all students at SAS. Each student must accept total responsibility for his or her conduct at all times.

This handbook cannot cover all situations, but it has been written as an aid and a guide for all members of the SAS family. Its purpose is to serve as a reference to the policy and expectations. Policies stated in this handbook are in accordance with the "Diocese of Owensboro Handbook for Catholic Schools". Some sections have a reference number to policies found in the Diocesan Handbook for Catholic Schools. The principal will address any issue that is not specifically covered in this handbook.

Inappropriate is not a debatable issue. The principal or designee will make the decision concerning appropriate and inappropriate.

MISSION

St. Ann School shares in the mission of the Catholic Church and our Christian families and will provide a religious and academic education to prepare students to be responsible members of families, church, and community.

GOALS FOR ST. ANN SCHOOL

To demonstrate our Catholic Christian beliefs through behavior, deeds and way of living.

To provide educational learning experiences for each student at St. Ann School.

To expand student knowledge through creativity, exploration, questioning and independent discovery.

To use the curriculum guidelines of the Diocese of Owensboro.

To help each student become responsible, self-directed and self-disciplined.

To provide a peaceful environment that is essential to improving the student's attitude and self-concept.

To model courteous and respectful behavior toward all people.

To use appropriate methods of discipline as alternatives to violence.

To offer students opportunities to serve others, both inside and outside the school environment.

To collaborate with the Union County Public School System and other agencies to provide the best possible education for all SAS students.

PHILOSOPHY OF ST. ANN SCHOOL

We believe that each student is a unique individual created by God and destined for a life with Him.

We believe that parents and guardians are the primary teachers of children and, therefore, should actively be involved in the educational progress of children.

The goal of education at St. Ann School is to work in conjunction with parents, guardians and families in guiding students toward total development--academic, social and Christian.

St. Ann School strives to provide a Christian environment where faith is nourished.

Our goal is to help each student become aware of himself/herself as an individual and to recognize his/her potential.

We believe that by guiding the development of the student, we can help each student fulfill a commitment to Jesus Christ.

DIOCESAN PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION

The Catholic School is:

A religious community within an academic community.

A stable and consistent community setting in which the faith-life of the participants can be

nourished and can mature in harmony with their readiness.

A setting in which those involved might be comforted and challenged by the Gospel Message, as they come to realize and respond to their relationship and responsibility to God, self and others from a Christian perspective.

Such a task is accomplished by the implementation of the threefold mission of Catholic Education.

The Mission of the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Owensboro is to share in the Church's mission, to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ as lived out in the Catholic Church, which creates a community of believers whose service, is a witness of their Christian love.

GOVERNANCE

St. Ann School is a school with students from all 6 Union County Catholic parishes: St. Ann's, St. Agnes, St. Peter's, St. Ambrose, Sacred Heart, and St. Francis and each have the opportunity to have representatives on the school council. The school observes the Laws of the Roman Catholic Church, state laws pertaining to non-public schools, and the rules and regulations of the Diocese of Owensboro Catholic Schools Office. These rules and regulations can be found in the Diocesan Handbook for Catholic Schools and are approved by the Diocesan Committee for Total Catholic Education.

PARENTS AS PARTNERS

As partners in the educational process at St. Ann School, we ask parents:

To set rules, times, and limits so that your child

Gets to bed early on school nights.

Arrives at school on time and is picked up on time at the end of the day.

Is dressed according to the school uniform dress code.

Completes all assignments on time.

Has lunch money or a nutritional sack lunch everyday.

To actively participate in school activities such as PTO, parent-teacher conferences, and field trips.

To see that the student pays for the loss or any damages to school books or property due to carelessness or neglect on the part of the student.

To notify the school with a written note or a phone call when the student is absent or tardy.

To notify the school office of any changes of address or important phone numbers including employment.

To meet all financial obligations to the school in a timely manner.

To inform the school of any special situation regarding the student's well-being, safety, and health.

To read school notes, newsletters and to show interest in your student's total education.

To support all the annual fundraising activities of the school.

To support the religious and educational goals of the school.

To support and cooperate with the discipline policy of the school.

To volunteer time to enable the school to be more productive.

To treat teachers and staff with respect and courtesy when discussing your students and the issues.

To protect all children at SAS.

To fulfill the requirements of the Diocesan Safe Environment policies.

FAMILY GUIDELINES

Parents are the primary educators of their children. SAS joins together with parents to enhance the spiritual and moral values being formed at home and to expand the intellect of each student. As a Catholic school, we are called to form a Catholic Christian community, to teach, and to give service. Our families have chosen SAS, so we expect our families to support these goals. Actions speak louder than words and your support of our school sends a clear message to the students and your fellow parishioners. SAS expects parents to take an active role in the school. Parents are expected to support the school by giving of their time, their talents, and meeting their financial obligations on time.

PERMISSION TO USE NAME, PHOTO, VIDEO

As required by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), St. Ann School gives notice of the intent to release student information in a school published directory, including the student's name, address, listed phone number, and date of birth, as appropriate. St. Ann School may use a student's name or photo in newspapers, school news, and the school web page. Videotapes may also be made of students participating in school activities including athletics. Student work may be published in newspapers and or books or be displayed within the school or at school events. If a parent does not want this student information, work, video, or photo to be used in these ways, the parent must sign a document that is located in the school office during the first 5 days of the school year.

USE OF PESTICIDES

St. Ann School provides numerous health services for students and one of these is pest control. This is done after the regular class day, usually about 3:30. Pest control being done now allows very little spraying and this does not leave a smell after a few minutes. State regulations require that the school give a 24 hour notice of any pest control application that is made on school property to parents who request such information. Within the first 5 days of school, parents must come into the school office and sign a document to request the notice of pest control application. (Diocese # 6144)

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT (Diocese # 6145)

In accordance with regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the school is required to notify families and staff that SAS does have asbestos in some areas of the building. The school has an Asbestos Management Plan on file in the office. This file is available for inspection at any time. The plan shows the location of asbestos in the school and contains other pertinent information including inspection reports. ALL PARENTS, GUARDIANS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, STAFF AND PTO ARE NOTIFIED THAT ASBESTOS IS PRESENT IN SOME OF THE TILE FLOORS AT SAS.

Some of this asbestos tile has been covered with carpet. Every three years SAS is inspected to determine that the asbestos guidelines are being followed. A sketch showing these asbestos areas is posted in the school office for your inspection.

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS

The building opens at 7:10 AM each morning for the walkers and car riders. All students are to be dropped off at the front door. Do not drop your student off until after 7:10 AM. No adult is on duty to supervise early arriving students until 7:10 when the doors open for walkers and car riders. On snowy days, be sure to check WMSK or Evansville TV stations about school delays. If school is on a 1-hour or 2-hour delay the opening of the school building will change to 8:10 or 9:10. Parents must delay bringing students to school on these days. Staff may be in the building working but not supervising students.

All K-8 students must enter through the main doors by the school office and are not to go through the parking lot to the cafeteria.

All students arriving at school before 7:35 AM come in the front door and immediately go down the middle stairs and over to the cafeteria to wait until time for the day to begin. Each grade has assigned seating during this early morning time. This is the time for students to get a light breakfast in the cafeteria. Students are not allowed in the classrooms or other parts of the building without the principal's permission and only with adult supervision between 7:10 and 7:35 AM.

Parents are to drop students off at the curb or at the front door. Parents are not allowed to take students to classrooms in the mornings. This is not the time for parent conferences because students are kept waiting. Messages for the teacher can be left with the staff person on duty and will be given to the teacher ASAP. The classroom teachers escort students from the cafeteria to the classrooms at 7:35 AM. Between 7:35-7:45 students make lunch choices, attendance is taken, and students begin morning work.

All students must arrive at school and be in their classroom and ready for instruction to begin at 7:45 AM or the student is counted tardy.

The front doors of the school are the only ones that open from the outside during the school day. The West Geiger Street door is an entrance that is used only by the preschool students and their parents. Preschool students cannot be dropped off at the front door, because parents/escorts are required to sign preschoolers into class. Older siblings are not allowed to sign students into preschool; this is a state licensing rule.

Students will be dismissed at these approximate times, depending on the UC school bus schedule:

FIRST BELL---Uniontown Bus (2:20)

SECOND BELL--Morganfield Buses (2:30)

ALL CALL---Walkers (2:32)

ALL CALL---CAR RIDERS (2:34)

Walkers will be called as soon as the second buses have departed and then will be escorted by an adult across the street at the corner of Geiger and Church before the loading of cars begins. Only parents signing students out early are to come into the school to pick up a student. Parents meeting walkers should be across the street on the corner of Geiger and Church or on the front sidewalk by the entrance to the parking lot. Car riders (grades K-4) will assemble in the front hall and sit on the floor and students in grades 5-8 will wait on the sidewalk between the flagpole and the building for their ride. Students leaving the school area by car are considered car riders and must be picked up in the car line.

The staff's goal is to get every student picked up as quickly as possible. Adults picking up students at the end of the school day should always be at SAS in the pick up line by 2:40. A staff person is on duty outside only until about 2:40 PM. Adults must pick up students on time. Be considerate of the personal time of the school staff. Parents who continue to be late can be assessed a fee for late pickup.

Adults who either pick up or drop off students are to approach the school from West Spalding Street and come toward West Geiger Street. Then, students can enter or leave cars on the school side of the street, and they will not have to cross in front of traffic.

In the mornings, students may be dropped off at the corner of W. Geiger and S. Church, on the school corner. In the afternoon all cars should line up in the big church parking lot on the corner of Church and Spalding. Please form two or three lines in the lot, but do not block Father's carport or the parking spots right in front of the parish offices. Do not park or leave your vehicle in front of the school or church between 7-8 AM or 2-2:45 PM when buses load and unload.

Walkers should be taught by parents about the dangers and precautions that should be taken when walking to and from school in regard to traffic and also being approached by others. When possible, students should always use the sidewalks and crosswalks and not walk alone. Parents are asked to refrain from talking on cell phones while driving through the pick-up and drop off line.

STUDENT SUPERVISION

Students cannot be left on school property without adult supervision. Parents or guardians dropping a student off at school or for a school activity should be sure that the adult who is supervising is present and ready to supervise. Students coming to practice, meeting to leave on a trip, or attending any other school activity should arrive not more than 5-10 minutes before the scheduled time. Adult supervision may not be available when students arrive too early. Parents or guardians must pick up students on time after practice or any other event. Parents or guardians will be reminded when students arrive too early or are staying too late for school activities. Students are not to be on school property when school is not in session or when no school function is going on without parental supervision. Students are not allowed to wait at school for a late activity to begin, such as practice at 3:30, unless prior arrangements are made by the parent or guardian with a staff member or parent volunteer and this is submitted in writing to the school office. The safety of all students is of utmost importance.

At the conclusion of programs, students will be released to parents. Then, parents or guardians will be responsible for their safety. Parents should not leave their children unsupervised on the playground, at any time. If parents do so they are assuming all responsibility for their children and responsibility for their actions. No students are to ever be left unsupervised by a staff member, coach or parent chaperone before, after, or during extra curricular activities. This includes PTO activities, athletic events, open houses, and any other similar activity.

ATTENDANCE

The attendance laws of KY are strict and require 175 school days or equivalent minutes for students to be in class. The purpose is to assure each student has a sufficient number of days of instruction to meet the requirements for the class. Therefore SAS encourages every student to be in school everyday. On the other hand, SAS realizes that the goal of perfect attendance is not always possible. The academic progress of each student does depend upon regular class attendance. Attendance is both a student and parent or guardian responsibility. Please make doctor and other appointments after school hours whenever possible. If a student misses two (2) consecutive hours, the student will be counted absent one-half day. The official school day is 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM. A parent/guardian should call the school to report that the student is absent or may send a written note concerning a planned upcoming absence. If a student is absent, other siblings may be asked about the absence of his/her sibling. When a student is absent from school and the parent fails to notify the school, and no other sibling is present, someone from the school office will attempt to call the student's home or parent/guardian workplace to ensure that the student is absent from school with parent or guardian knowledge. Homework will be ready at dismissal time and should be picked up outside the school office after 2:30. Keep in mind that sometimes siblings cannot carry all the books needed for all missed assignments. It is the responsibility of the student and or parent/guardian to contact the teacher concerning assignments the student needs to make up and these make up assignments must be completed according to the school make up policy.

The following are considered excused absences and tardies:

illness of the student

critical illness or death of a family member

authorized school activities

appearance in court

medical appointments (doctor's statement required)

preapproved educational trips (documentation required)

absence for good cause which must have 3 days advance notice and approval of the principal.

The principal must approve all absences for family trips in advance. Then the parent should discuss make up work with the teacher.

After a student has missed 8 days of classes, all absences must have a doctor's statement showing the reason for the absence and the diagnosis. A student who has been to the doctor, dentist, or health department must present a medical statement to the school. This applies to absences, tardies, or early dismissals. This statement must be presented to the school within 1 week of the absence. Without a medical statement these tardies and early dismissals are unexcused. Beginning with the 9th each time a student is absent, for which there is not a doctor's excuse, after school makeup will be required. The student will be required to attend after school detention/make-up the next two regularly scheduled afternoons and the parent or guardian will be required to pick the student up at 3:45. Students will spend this time on academics that will be assigned by the classroom teacher or the principal.

Long term illnesses, with a doctor's statement requiring home or hospital care, will be counted as a one-day absence when calculating the 8 days. The actual number of days missed will be recorded on the report card and permanent record. Head lice absences should be limited to one day and with proper treatment that day, the student should return to school. Students returning to school must pass a head lice check done by school staff. The health department does not check this anymore. Students must be nt free when they attend classes.

All student illnesses should be reported to the school office by phone or written note. This is necessary to protect the health of all students, staff, and volunteers. Some illnesses will affect other children, but some have major consequences for pregnant women. We do have staff members and volunteer mothers who would need to know this type of information as soon as the parent knows it.

When a student has been absent from school for three consecutive days due to an illness, a doctor's statement will be required before returning to school. Your child should be fever free (less than 100 degrees) for a period of 12 hours or more before coming to school. Also, students should not attend school if they have bad rashes and/or diarrhea.

Any student who is absent more than 1/2 day is not allowed to participate in a school sponsored event such as basketball games, cheerleading, 4-H, and Y Club events including dances on that same day. The principal may approve participation due to special circumstances and the appropriate coach, sponsor, and parent will be notified in writing or by a phone from the school office.

All changes to afternoon transportation must be called into the school office before 2:00 PM except for true emergencies.

TARDIES and EARLY DISMISSALS

It is very important that students be on time. Being on time for school and class is the responsibility of both the student and the parent or guardian. Tardiness is very disruptive to teaching and penalizes those students who were on time, because the teacher must stop the lesson and help the late student catch up with the class. Class instruction begins at 7:45 AM and before that lunch count and other morning tasks have already been completed. Students arriving later than 7:45 AM will be marked tardy unless the students are riding a late school bus. Parents or guardians should come into the office to sign students in when they are late, so that the reason for being late can be documented. A staff member is on the door until after the last bus arrives or about 7:45 AM. Students are considered tardy if they are not in their seats ready for class when the morning tardy bell rings at 7:45 AM. Middle school students are also tardy when they are late when students change classes during the day. Tardy to a specific middle school class is an unexcused tardy. Any student in the hall who hears the tardy bell is to immediately go to the office for an admit slip before going into the classroom. When a student has accumulated a total of 5 unexcused tardies and or 5 unexcused early dismissals or have more than 60 minutes of missed class time (tardy or early dismissal) the student will be required to stay for an hour in after school detention. (See detention for more information). Missed class time can be the result of coming to school late or leaving early. Tardies will accumulate from the first of each school year. A combination of 5 tardies and or 5 early dismissals in the nine-week grading period will keep a student from having perfect attendance for that nine weeks. Tardies are listed on the progress report and on the report card. Parents and guardians should not sign students out early in the afternoon unless it is absolutely necessary. Leaving early for a doctor's appointment is excused if a statement from the doctor is submitted within one week to the school office. If no excuse is submitted the early dismissal is unexcused. If a student leaves before 2:30 they are considered tardy. Students leaving at 2:30 or earlier must always be signed out. The extra minutes in the afternoon, between the bus times, is a part of the school day. The actual school dismissal time is 2:30 and classes do not end until that time. Excused tardies include medical appointments, natural disasters, and educational classes approved by the principal. Unexcused tardies include missing the bus, oversleeping, getting a hair cut, or leaving on a trip.

RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL

The school is responsible for students during all school hours. No student shall be permitted to leave school property without parental permission. All changes to afternoon transportation must be called into the school office before 2:00 PM, except for true emergencies. Calls after 2:00 PM will not be accepted to make changes in afternoon plans. All students must have a call from a parent or guardian or a parent note if the student is to make a change from their normal going home routine. This could be riding a different bus, getting off the bus at a different location, being a car rider, or being picked up by someone different. If the office does not have a parent note or a phone call the student will be required to do whatever is normal for that student on that day. Please do not tell your student, "If I'm in town I'll pick you up", because all they heard was I will pick you up. A note such as, "can walk to town anytime" is not acceptable. The school and parents need to know what each student is doing everyday after school to help ensure each student's safety.

If a student must leave school during the day anytime before 2:30, the parent, guardian or designee must come into the office and sign the student out. If someone other than the parent, guardian or emergency contact comes to pick up a student, the parent must notify the office by note or phone. Identification may be required of any unknown person picking up a student.

Parents or guardians may request by phone that a student be sent home because of a family emergency. The principal or designee will check the authenticity of any questionable message by calling the telephone numbers listed on the STUDENT EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM. Emergency numbers should be kept up-to-date.

Either parent may pick up his/her student from school. If there is a court order regulating visitation or contact between a parent and a child, the custodial parent must submit an official court document so the school can abide by these regulations.

SAS abides by the 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 will provide the non-custodial parent with access to academic records, related information, newsletters and handbooks, upon request. If there is a court order specifying that no information be given out, it is the responsibility of the custodial parent to provide the school with an official copy of the court order.

RELEASED TIME

With permission of the principal, a student may be released from school for enrichment (music, etc.). A parental letter requesting this must be submitted to the principal and documentation must include the signature of the enrichment teacher and the time and date of the scheduled class. (Diocese # 5115)

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION

Daily prayer and instruction in the Catholic faith will be provided to all students at SAS. Daily instruction in the teachings and beliefs of the Catholic faith is an integral part of our school curriculum. All religion teachers are Catholic and are certified to teach religion through the Owensboro Diocese Office of Religious Education. Non-Catholic students must participate in religion class and attend Masses, in accordance with the policy of the Diocese of Owensboro. Everything in the school is designed to promote and reflect the teachings of the Catholic Church. Classrooms have statues of Mary, large crucifixes, and prayer tables.

All students are given the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the school year. Students attend Mass twice each week. The daily student Mass is at 8:00 AM and students attend on this schedule:

Monday - Grades K and 1

Tuesday - -Grades 2 and 3

Wednesday - -Grades 4 and 5

Thursday - Grades 6, 7 and 8

Friday - -Grades K-8 at 8:00 AM.

The Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are celebrated in the student's home parish. The second grade religion teacher will help prepare students for the reception of these Sacraments. Only with the help of the parents or guardians can the students be fully prepared.

The students at St. Ann School are learning to show care and concern for other children and people of all ages around the world by participating in mission activities and projects throughout the year. The school does share time, talent, and treasure with our church and our community with a focus on: St. Vincent DePaul, St. Jude Math-a-Thon, and the Shelter of Love.

RESPECT FOR PROPERTY

Students are expected to show respect for all property and this includes things that belong to other people and those belonging to the school. All newer textbooks must be covered with a non-stick book cover that fits the book. Students are responsible for all textbooks issued to them or library books checked out by them. If a book is damaged or lost, the student to whom the book was issued must pay for a replacement or for damages. Report cards will not be issued until damaged or lost textbooks and/or library books and lunch charges are paid in full. Students damaging the property of others will be expected to pay for the item or items damaged. Willful destruction of school or personal property is also a disciplinary matter.

ADMISSION POLICIES

The Diocese of Owensboro and St. Ann School will admit students of any race, sex, religion, nationality or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities. (Diocese # 5118) SAS will not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, nationality or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarships, loans, athletic programs or any other school administered program. The parent or legal guardian must register all students and provide the necessary forms.

All new students will be enrolled at SAS on probation so that the school can determine if the student's educational needs can be met. Reasonable accommodations will be made to assist each student to ensure academic success, but finances may prevent SAS from providing special services that some students may require. Many public school special programs are required by law and funded only in public schools. If for any reason SAS cannot provide the needed instruction or if the student does not adhere to school policies, the principal in consultation with the Priest-Pastor will notify the parent or guardian that the student must immediately withdraw. Any student enrolling at SAS who is transferring from a non-accredited school or a home school may be required to take tests to determine where the student should be placed or to determine class credit.

Children reaching the age of five on or before October 1st of the current school year shall be eligible to enroll in kindergarten. Any student, who is six on or before October 1st, must be enrolled in school according to KY law. SAS kindergarten students attend all-day classes five days a week. Kentucky School Law requires successful completion of kindergarten before entering first grade. (Diocese # 5112) Proof of attendance and a report card/progress report from a certified kindergarten is necessary when enrolling a student in first grade. Students enrolling in first grade must be at least six years old on or before October 1st of the current school year.

Parents must submit the following documents prior to the beginning of the school year when enrolling for the first time and at certain grades where documentation is required: (Diocese #5113)

State Law requires a birth certificate and a Social Security card be presented for any student entering a new school. If a student attended St. Ann Preschool this was required at that time.

Prior to a student entering school for the first time, a medical examination given within 6 months of the admission date is required. An official KY form is required. Entering school for the first time is one of the following: Head Start, Kindergarten or St. Ann Preschool. Health records can be obtained if a student is transferring from another KY school.

State Law requires the school have an up-to-date immunization record on file for every student and this must be on the official KY form that has an upcoming expiration date.

Prior to entering 6th grade, a student must have a physical given within the last 12 months and an up-to-date immunization certificate. These must be on official KY forms.

A Baptismal Certificate is required for every Catholic student enrolling and the school can request these from the parish.

Students transferring from another KY school will have most of these required documents already on file with a school. Parents/guardians must sign a release and all records will be requested from the previous school. Students entering from an out of state school will be required to have a recent physical and an up to date immunization form, as though they were entering school for the first time. These must be on KY forms.

Registration for the upcoming school year usually begins in March. The admission order for students to enroll in grades K-8 is: current Preschool through 8th grade families; new Catholic families; and new non-Catholic families. Each of these groups will have a deadline before the next group may begin registration. When a class is full, students will be put on a waiting list in the order they are registered.

TRANSFER POLICIES

A student who wishes to enroll and transfer from a Union County School at a time other than semester break or a new school year shall do the following:

parent or guardian will meet with the principal requesting admission.

student and parent or guardian will meet with the principal.

pay the required book/supply fee at the time of registration.

begin paying tuition, based on the enrollment day, with the first month's tuition due in 2 weeks.

begin following the dress code on Monday after the first weekend the student is enrolled.

provide a copy of the most recent report card and standardized test scores prior to enrollment.

Parents/guardians should be aware that the principal would request disciplinary information as well as academic records from the student's present school. The principal and Priest-Pastor may require a student to wait until the end of the current semester or year before enrolling a transfer student from the Union County Schools. This transfer student is enrolled on a 2-3 week probationary period. During this probationary period, the parent or guardian will be notified if there are problems or concerns about conduct, grades, or other relevant information that could lead to the student being required to withdraw. The school may inform the parent or guardian that the student must withdraw from SAS at the end of the probationary period and no tuition or book /instructional fee is refundable.

*Students who wish to enroll who are moving into Union County and transferring from a school outside of Union County must provide a copy of the most recent report card and standardized test scores and shall do the following:

a) Parent or guardian and the student will meet with the principal.

b) Pay the required book/supply fee upon registration.

c) Pay tuition, based on the enrollment day, by the end of the registration month.

d) Begin following the dress code on Monday after the first weekend the student is in class.

Students may transfer from the Union County Schools at the semester break under the same conditions (a-d) as stated in the preceding paragraph.*

Students will not be allowed to enroll under these policies when there is not sufficient space for additional students or when enrollment of the student does not seem to be in the best interest of the student and St. Ann School.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL

If a student is withdrawing from school, the principal should be notified as soon as possible. Parents or guardians, who withdraw a student during the school year, will be required to pay the tuition up to and including the month in which the withdrawal occurs. Outstanding tuition and fee

s must be paid in full before school records will be released to another school.

SCHOOL RECORDS

Official school records contain: academic grades, attendance, test scores, date of Baptism and First Communion, birth certificate, and social security number. Required health records are kept in separate files. Copies of all of these permanent school records are sent to other schools upon written request with parental signature. The Diocesan office gets the original student record when a student graduates from SAS or cannot return because they have completed the 8th grade at another school. The file containing discipline matters is separate and kept by the Principal and is not a part of the student's permanent cumulative record. All pertinent discipline information may be shared with other schools.

Parents wishing to view their student's cumulative folder should make a written request to see the records and these can be viewed only in the presence of the principal or designee. Copies of these records will be made for the parent upon written request and will be available within 3 days of the request.

MEDICATIONS

Prescription medication that a student is to take during the school day must be turned in to the office in the original container or identifying package. Along with the prescription medicine, the parent must send a written, dated and signed note giving the school the responsibility of administering said medication. The school cannot accept verbal permission concerning the dispensing of a prescription medication. Medication must be for that student, not be past the expiration date, and have complete instructions for giving the medication written on the bottle from the pharmacy. The dispensing of prescription medication and all other medication is documented and kept on file. Please send only the medication needed for the week and the empty bottle will be sent home at the end of each week.

No over the counter medication will be given to any student without permission from the parent or guardian. The parents must sign a form requesting that the school administer Tylenol or Tylenol generic. Parents will be called before any medication is given to a student including Tylenol or Tylenol substitute. The exception is any medicine that was sent to school with a parental request to give said medication. Students who have never taken a specific medication should not take their first dose of this medicine at school.

Parents or guardians must send any non-prescription medicine in the original container or package with a written request that for the school to administer this medication. Non-prescription medicine must be in a package that will identify the medication. The parent request must give the student's name, the name of the medication, the time it is to be given, the dosage, and it must be dated and signed by the parent or guardian. Due to the danger of Rye's Syndrome, school personnel will NOT administer Aspirin to any student. Students should never carry their own medications without approval of the Principal and this is done only at the request of the parent, and in cases where the medication cannot pose a danger to any other students.

Parents wishing a student to have cough drops should send these to the classroom teacher with specific instructions on how the student should use the cough drops. This note should be dated for each day and only enough cough drops for that day. Parents who have students who need to carry an inhaler should contact the school office for a form and with documentation the student will be responsible for his/her inhaler. The school office will control the student's use of an inhaler at the parent's written request to do so.

FIRST-AID

When a student is slightly injured, such as a scraped knee, the office staff will administer first aid. When a student comes to the office complaining of not feeling well, someone will take the student's temperature and ask questions about symptoms before treating the student or calling the parent or guardian. Many of the teachers and office staff are certified in first aid and CPR.

When a student becomes ill or has a serious injury, the office will call the phone numbers on the student's Emergency List beginning with the parent's daytime phone number. You may wish to list cell or pager phone numbers, if you usually have them with you. Please make sure the emergency names and phone numbers are kept up-to-date and accurate. If a parent or guardian will be out of town for a day or two, please notify the office if someone else should be called and what arrangements you have made for your student.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTY OF ALL PARENTS TO INFORM THE SCHOOL OF ANY SPECIAL NEEDS CONCERNING THEIR CHILDREN, WHETHER PHYSICAL, MENTAL, OR EMOTIONAL INCLUDING SEVERE ALLERGIES AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

ACCIDENT INSURANCE

The school does not have accident insurance coverage on students. Parents and guardians may purchase a student accident insurance policy and application forms are included in the opening day family packet. The school does not pay doctor or medical costs for students injured at school, on school trips, or while partici-pating in any school or school athletic contest. All students participating in sports or cheerleading are required to have insurance and provide that information on their athletic registration form or must purchase the school accident insurance. School insurance applications must be returned within the first week of the school year and then coverage is retroactive to the first day of classes.

BUS TRANSPORTATION

The Union County School District Transportation and Bus Department transports many SAS students. Students must comply with the bus rules and any instructions given to them by the bus driver. Students are not allowed to take live animals or pets of any kind on the school bus or anything that cannot be held in their lap. Automatic suspension of a student's riding privileges will be the penalty for major violation of bus rules. When problems occur on the bus, the principal will get written notification or a call from the bus driver or another school principal. The SAS principal will have a conference with the student and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken and the parents or guardians will receive written notification of the action taken. After school detention can be assigned for violation of school bus rules. Repeated problems can result in the student not being allowed to ride the school bus for an extended period of time including the rest of the school year.

A copy of the Union County School bus regulations is sent home with each student at the beginning of the school year. It is required that both the student and parent or guardian read the regulations, sign the form and return the form to the school office. If the student cannot read, the parent or guardian must discuss the rules with the student explaining them in an age appropriate way. A bus transportation assembly and a practice drill is a part of the school's bus safety education and are provided by the Union County Schools.

PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) (Diocese # 2210.3)

All parents or guardians of St. Ann School students and teachers are invited and encouraged to be actively involved in the Parent Teacher Organization. The goals of this organization are:

To assist the faculty of St. Ann School as needed.

To promote the welfare of students at home, at school, at church and in the community.

To have a close relationship between the home and the school so that parents or guardians and teachers will cooperate in the development of each student.

To involve parents or guardians in the education of children.

To build up the faith community by calling forth the various talents, abilities, insights and services of the parents or guardians.

To motivate parents or guardians to fulfill their Christian responsibilities.

To sponsor fund raisers to assist in paying for school items that are approved by or requested by the principal.

To cooperate with the principal in making the school the best it can be.

All PTO activities must be discussed and approved by the principal. PTO is to submit a semi-annual financial report to the principal, school council and Priest Pastor. A written report of PTO activities and upcoming events should be submitted to the principal for the school council meeting or a PTO officer may attend the school council meeting to present the report.

ST. ANN SCHOOL COUNCIL (Diocese # 2210)

St. Ann School's purpose is to provide a quality Catholic education for all students in Union County parishes, whose parents desire a Catholic education and others who desire a Catholic Christian education. The function of the school council is to recommend policy. The administration of the school is the responsibility of the principal. School council meetings are open to all those interested in the education of students. Each of the parishes in Union County that have students attending SAS has representatives on the School Council. Parish representatives keep their parish council and priest informed. Parish representatives to the board are 4 from St. Ann's, 2 from St. Agnes, 1 from St. Peter's, 1 from Sacred Heart, and 1 from St. Francis/St. Ambrose. Parishes select their school council members according to individual policies. Anyone wishing to address the school council must discuss his or her topic with the principal or the Chairperson of the school council one week prior to the scheduled council meeting. All persons wishing to address the council must be on the agenda.

FINANCIAL POLICIES (TUITION and BOOK FEES)

Four of the parishes in Union County have agreed to the same policy concerning tuition and will sponsor their parish families, who meet their set of guidelines and who desire a Catholic education at St. Ann School. Parents of St. Ann, St. Agnes, Sacred Heart, and St. Peter's parishes, who are sponsored by their parish, shall receive the benefit of a reduced rate of tuition and this parish-sponsored tuition rate will be $1,550.00 per student. St. Francis and St. Ambrose provide a $200.00 tuition assistance and the family is billed for the remaining $2,900.00. Non-Catholic families and non-parish sponsored Catholic tuition is $3,100.00. The cost to educate each student is more than $3,100.00 per student and the additional dollars come from school fundraisers and donations. Parish families must complete the required forms and meet the application deadline to be eligible for parish sponsorship. Catholic families who require additional financial assistance must contact their respective parish office.

Parent tuition is billed by the school and paid directly to the school. The tuition is billed beginning in July and ending in June. Tuition and book fee bills are usually mailed to parents during the first week of each month. Payments must be made in one of these ways: lump sum, in advance or in monthly payments. The tuition payments are due before the 25th of each month and any payment that is 30 days late will be assessed a $10.00 per month late fee. For example, the July payment that is not paid by the 25th of August will have $10.00 added to the bill. Families must make special arrangements with the principal for lump sum payments or payment delays and these arrangements must be made at the beginning of each year.

The 2006-2007 book/supply fee is $125.00 for each student. The book/supply fee should be paid as soon as possible after the spring registration and is due by June 1st. All book fees not paid in full by September 1st, will be assessed a $10.00 per month late fee. The book/supply fee is non-refundable. This money is used to purchase textbooks, workbooks, copy paper, and classroom supplies. The student and parent are responsible for the replacement cost of textbooks and or book CD's. If a student damages a hardback textbook he/she will be charged for the damages to the book or the cost of replacing the book. Students are expected to cover all of the newer books with a non-sticky book cover. The cloth stretch covers are preferred and some of the books must have the extra large ones to prevent damage to the corners.

The school office is responsible for receiving tuition money and sending monthly statements. When paying tuition, please make checks payable to ST. ANN SCHOOL and specify that it is a tuition payment. A book/supply fee paid before July 1st should be paid in a separate check and not be included in with tuition. This is needed for bookkeeping. After July 1st tuition and book fee payments can be combined, but please fill in the memo line. A receipt is written for both cash and check payments. It is extremely important that an up-to-date and accurate record of all tuition payments paid to the school be kept. If there is ever a question about a tuition or book/supply fee bill, please call the office immediately or return the bill with a note. Errors do happen and they can be corrected, so please notify the office as soon as you notice any error.

Eighth grade students will not be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies and will not receive a diploma if their family has not met all of their financial obligations to St. Ann School by May 1st. This means that 8th grade families must have paid their entire tuition by May 1st.

All outstanding balances for the current school year must be paid in full before registration for the following year can be finalized. The school will withhold report cards and will not release student records if a parent or guardian owes SAS tuition, book/supply fee, or any other charges including cafeteria, library and or damaged or lost textbooks or basketball/cheerleader uniform.

FUND RAISING

Fundraising is a necessary part of the St. Ann School operating budget. Fundraising benefits every student and every parent must support these efforts. Tuition and fees contribute the major part, but fundraisers generate about $200.00-$250.00 per student. Without successful fundraising, the tuition would be more. Every family must participate in the school-sponsored fundraisers including: dinner auction, PTO sales, pecans, spring fundraiser and others. The principal must approve and schedule all fundraisers by all SAS parent or student groups. Also the principal must approve any items bearing the SAS name.

SCHOOL CLOSING DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

St. Ann School follows the Union County School calendar. If the weather is bad, please listen to WMSK radio or Evansville television for a report about Union County Schools. SAS will close due to inclement weather only when the Union County Schools are closed. If schools are on a 1 or 2-hour delay, do not bring your student to school at the regular time. There is no supervision of students until 1 hour or 2 hours after the normal school drop off time. Please be observant of the number of cars in the parking lot on snowy days before dropping your child off out front. There should be an adult on duty so wait until you see someone who will be greeting the children. Sometimes staff members come in early to work, but they are not supervising students until the drop-off times.

COMMUNICATIONS TO PARENTS OR GUARDIANS

The weekly newsletter, "The News" and all other information from the school office goes home on Tuesday in student folders. If information is received too late and it has a deadline, which prevents the school from keeping it until the following Tuesday, it will go home on another day. Information from the office is sent home with the youngest child in each family, unless a parent makes a special request. All preschool students will also receive information on Tuesday afternoon or on Thursday morning. When students have won awards or have received honors parents or guardians should notify the school by phone or send a note and the information can be included in the school newsletter. Also happenings in school families including alumni awards will be included in "The News", if submitted.

CONFERENCES

Teachers do not have time in the mornings before class begins to meet with parents and may have other commitments at the end of their school day. Parents or guardians who wish to talk with a teacher must call the teacher or send a note to schedule an appointment. When coming to school for a conference, the parent is to check in at the office. The Principal is in the office from 7:00 AM until 4:00 most days and will meet with parents or guardians with a scheduled appointment. Parents or guardians should talk with the classroom teacher about grades and classroom behavior since he/she is directly involved with the student. Parents or guardians should always talk with the teacher first, and the parent or guardian and or the teacher may request the presence of the Principal at any or all meetings. The teacher will keep the Principal informed of events taking place or that have taken place in and outside the classroom. Parents or guardians should meet with the Principal if there are still concerns after talking with the teacher. Parent-teacher conferences are important in that they are an opportunity for communication about academic progress and student conduct. A parent-teacher conference evening will be held at the end of the first nine-week grading period and appointments will be scheduled.

PHONE CALLS

The phone number at SAS is 389-1898. If parents or guardians need to get a message to a student or a staff member, the CALL MUST BE RECEIVED BY 2:00 PM. Each teacher has a message pouch delivered to the classroom at that time.

No student or teacher or staff member will be called out of class to the phone unless it is a true emergency. Messages received in the morning for teachers will be put in the teacher's mailbox and the teacher will usually pick them up at lunch. Students are not allowed to call home during class time. Students are not allowed to use the phone to call home for personal reasons such as leaving items at home, for club meetings or changing their afternoon plans during class time, except under special circumstances. Students may call parents about club meetings during their lunch recess time, but only from the phone in the main office. A teacher may request that a student be allowed to call home. If a student is sick, the office staff will make any calls to the parent or allow the student to call.

PLAYGROUND AND GYM RULES

The following guidelines have been created to ensure that all students have fun playing on the playground or in the gym while maintaining a level of safety for all students. Regardless of who is supervising at the time, the following set of rules apply to all students who are on the playground or in the gym:

Students are to remain on the playground at all times during recess and get permission before

going into the building.

Students are to stay away from the cemetery, stay off the concrete wall, stay off the rocks and stay on the school side of the West Geiger Street fence, unless permission is given to go into any of these areas by a staff member.

Playground equipment such as balls, jump ropes, beanbags, etc. should be used for the purpose of playing games according to game rules and always be used in a safe manner.

Nothing is to be thrown at any other person, except balls and similar items designed to be thrown and the receiving person must be aware that the item is being thrown to them so they can catch it.

Nothing should be thrown at the building, on the porch roof, on the awning, over the building or over the fence and that includes balls. Items thrown there may not be retrieved until the end of recess.

All play equipment should be used safely and correctly.

Only tag football is allowed, so that means NO contact football and or tackling.

Any and all unnecessary roughness such as "play fighting" or "rough housing" is not allowed.

During recess the students are to obey the adult who is supervising at all times. The teachers and instructional assistants who are on duty have the right to make decisions regarding rules on the playground to ensure the safety of the students and to give consequences for inappropriate behavior.

Students are not allowed to take drinks or food from the cafeteria to the playground at recess.

Students taking playground equipment out to the playground are to bring them back into the building and put the items away.

espect for the adult supervising the playground and or gym is expected and required.

HALLWAY RULES

The halls are a busy place and courtesy is needed.

Talking and loud noises are not acceptable in the halls, by students or adults.

Look and do not touch the artwork and displays on the walls, bulletin boards, or tables.

Keep your hands to yourself.

No one should hit, kick, shove, or push anyone or anything.

Running is not allowed.

Everyone in the hall must have a hall pass unless moving with a class or with an adult.

Move quickly and quietly to where you are going.

Move in a single file line on the right side of the hall when at all possible.

Knock before entering any classroom and get the attention of the adult in the room before entering.

Do not disturb students in classes when moving through the halls, by waving or stopping.

Be courteous when meeting others and greet them.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

Certain behaviors are expected everywhere in and at school.

Show respect for other people, especially adults.

Show respect for the property of the school and the property of other people.

Keep your hands and feet to yourself and no arm or thumb wrestling is allowed.

Keep feet on the floor and not on the furniture or walls.

Take pride in the building and help keep all areas clean and neat.

Walk quietly at all times staying on one side of the hall or steps, so others can pass.

Show responsibility.

Be prepared for class with paper, pencil, books, and supplies.

Be on time for school and classes.

Complete class work and homework to the best of your ability, always doing your own work.

Use school time wisely.

Accept correction without talking back.

Listen and look at the person who is talking to you.

Say kind things to others.

Help those in need.

Follow all the rules.

Dress appropriately.

Treat everyone the way you want to be treated.

Gum is not allowed any where on school property. After school detention is the penalty for any and all violations to the gum rule for all grades. There are no warnings for gum chewing.

CHURCH EXPECTATIONS

When students enter the church they should immediately move quietly to their assigned pews and seats. Talking, inattention, and other disrespectful behavior in church will not be tolerated. Everyone should enter and leave church in silence. Students are expected to sit up straight, be attentive, and participate in the prayers and music during Mass or prayer celebration. Jackets and sweatshirts that are not part of the uniform must be removed inside the church. Parents are encouraged to join students at Mass and sit with a student in his/her class pew.

GIFTS

We discourage the practice of parents or guardians sending balloons, flowers, etc. to students at school. It is difficult to get them home, especially on the bus. Gifts that are received will be delivered to students at the very end of the school day. No student may send another student gifts, flowers, balloons, etc. to be delivered at school, unless a school group is selling such items. Balloons are not allowed on Union County School buses unless they can be put into paper bags and the school does not always have these bags.

PARTIES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

Classroom parties are limited. Student birthdays may only be celebrated during lunch, and parents or guardians may bring dessert or a treat for the birthday student to share with classmates during this time. Single serving items are the best, if the parent is not coming to help the student. Special lunches such as pizza are not permitted. The principal is to approve in advance any classroom party being planned either by the teacher or by the students for the teacher and these can only be held at the end of the school day. Class parties are held before Christmas in all classrooms and at Valentine's in the K-5 classrooms. Students in K-8 do not wear costumes; this is limited to preschool only.

PERSONAL ITEMS

Students are not allowed to bring toys, stuffed animals, puppets, skateboards, radios, CD players, tape players, walkmans, video games, and any other similar equipment, etc. to school unless requested by a teacher. Questionable books, magazines, pictures, and trading cards are also items that cannot be brought to school. These will be taken from the student and kept in the office until the parent picks up the item. If this is repeated, they will be taken from the student and kept until the end of the year.

Students are not allowed to have in their possession a pager or cell phone or laser lights during the school day. Cell phones and pagers will be taken from the student and must be picked up by a parent or guardian. After school detention is the consequence for having a cell phone or pager at school or on a school field trip.

Students on the 8th grade trip will be allowed cell phones, with parent permission.

Students are discouraged from bringing large sums of money to school. If it is necessary for a student to have a large amount of money, it should be brought to the office when the student arrives at school for safe keeping until the end of the day.

ST. ANN SCHOOL IS NOT LIABLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED ITEMS OR MONEY.

ADULT VISITORS and SIGN-IN

Parental involvement and community support is very much appreciated at SAS. Adult visitors are welcome, but there are some necessary restrictions because of safety and the class structure of the school.

Visitors should be aware that they cannot interrupt classes and are to schedule all teacher conferences in advance.

Visitors must enter the building through the main front doors on South Church Street.

Visitors including parents must immediately come to the school office when they enter SAS.

Visitors must sign in and be given a visitor's nametag, which is to be worn for everyone to see.

When visitors are ready to leave, they are to sign out at the school office.

Union County School employees who wear a UCS identification badge will sign in at the office.

Parents sitting in classrooms observing must be approved in advance with the Principal.

Parents will not be required to sign in for a parent lunch, but we ask other guests to do so, if

not coming with the parent of the student.

ROOM PARENTS

Each teacher has "Room Parents" who volunteer their time and services for the year. Room parents responsibilities may include: contacting other parents, driving for field trips, assisting the teacher in planning activities when needed, helping with class projects, and assisting PTO with activities, and any other assistance as requested by the teacher. Seventh grade room parents are responsible for organizing the 7th grade parents and students in hosting the 8th grade graduation reception. The 8th grade teacher or principal approves all reception plans in advance. All activities being planned by a room parent must be discussed and approved in advance by the classroom teacher.

FIELD TRIPS

The principal must approve all field trips taken by any school group including classes, clubs, or athletic teams. The approval must be given before final arrangements are made for these events. Faculty members must be in charge of student supervision on any class field trip. Before students can leave school property on a field trip, the written permission form must be turned into the teacher. Parents, guardians, or someone on the student's emergency list (with parental verbal approval) must sign the permission form. Any student not having a SIGNED FIELD TRIP form will not be allowed to participate in the trip and will be required to stay at school. The school will only accept the official field trip permission form. A blank field trip permission form is the last page of this handbook. The field trip form can be faxed or hand delivered to the school but telephone calls cannot take the place of the written form. The Diocese of Owensboro and other groups also require a special field trip form for overnight trips. The permission form releases the school from liability. Parents or guardians may refuse to allow their student to attend a field trip and should submit their refusal in writing. Field trips are a privilege and all students must have the approval of the principal before going on any field trip, including the 8th grade trip. All classrooms do not take the same number of field trips during the year. Field trips are designed to correlate with the curriculum goals of each class. The classroom teacher in consultation with the principal determines the transportation of students on all field trips including the grouping of students. Parents are not allowed to drive on a field trip and take their own child because a part of the field trip is the socialization and cooperation of classmates.

According to Diocesan policy, field trips and/or class trips that are sponsored by the school must be educational. Class trips to theme parks such as Kentucky Kingdom, King's Island, Holiday World, and so on may not be taken on a school day or be sponsored by the school. (Diocese # 6137)

Each spring, the eighth graders go on an extended Washington, DC trip. Eighth grade students and their parents participate in fundraisers during the year to pay for the cost of this trip. Some parents choose to pay the student's entire cost of the trip, which includes the bus fee for their student. Class parents are the chaperones for this trip along with a teacher, Priest, and/or principal or designee. The 8th grade class each year will receive a detailed list of requirements concerning the trip including earning the trip through grades, attitude, service, behavior, and fundraisers. Both the students and parents or guardians will sign rules for the trip. All monies being paid by the parents are due by March 15th.

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY POLICY

When the SAS bus is available all students will ride this bus to and from the event including field trips. When there is not sufficient space, parents will be asked to transport some students. Parents are encouraged to go on the trip and when space is available are welcome to ride the bus. If space is not available, parents may follow the bus or meet the group at the destination.

We are grateful to those who generously volunteer to drive. All drivers and chaperones must be approved by the Principal and must have completed the Safe Environment program and provided the school with a certificate. All drivers and chaperones must have a criminal record check as required by the Diocese of Owensboro. In agreeing to transport students, parents and others assume a very serious responsibility. Drivers are being informed that their vehicle insurance is the primary insurance. Liability coverage limits of at least $300,000.00 is highly recommended, and $500,000.00 is the trend, if you plan to provide transportation for organizations. Caution, caution, caution are the key words when driving students on trips. Drivers are responsible for seeing that all students are buckled in a seat belt and that a young child does not ride in the front seat with an air bag. No student under 100 pounds is to be seated near an air bag. Drivers must follow all driving rules and obey the speed limit laws when transporting students. Drivers must transport the students directly to and from the stated event with no extra stops or side trips except for illness, emergency bathroom stops, and or a vehicle problem. Stops for food, treats, or shopping are not allowed. This is a liability issue. If one of these special events occurs, be sure to notify the person in charge of the trip or the school office. Diocesan policy states that no adult should be ALONE with a minor child, under the age of 18 in a vehicle. The teacher or adult in charge of the group on a field trip will have a first aid kit. No firearms or lethal weapons of any kind are to be carried in the vehicle at any time when transporting students.

A Volunteer Driver/Chaperone form is required of all adults accompanying a group on a field trip and a new one is required for each trip. Drivers must be at least 21 years old and be parents or approved relatives of a student on the trip. Drivers will be provided with a schedule and written directions and or map and be briefed about the trip. Communication between groups is essential and cell phones or other forms of communication may be needed. All parents who plan to drive and meet the group must have made prior arrangements with the principal and must have met the Diocesan Safe Environment requirements.

Should a driver fail to comply with this policy, it is the responsibility of the teacher or person in charge to discuss this with the driver who is not following policies at the earliest possible time and to report any problem or concern to the principal immediately upon returning to school. The principal will handle any repeated violations.

CHAPERONES AND VOLUNTEERS

SAS is responsible for the supervision of all students in the school building during the school day or after school activities and at all activities sponsored by the school. Supervision is more than physical; it is full-time involvement with the students. All chaperones must be 21 years of age and anyone under 21 who is volunteering must also have supervision and is not considered a chaperone.

All adults including drivers and chaperones going on field trips must have attended the Safe Environment program and had the record check as required by the Diocese of Owensboro. Parents and other adults planning on being an 8th grade trip chaperone must complete this Safe Environment and record check by the end of December, prior to the trip. When chaperoning a field trip, younger siblings are not allowed to accompany the school group or meet the group at the destination. Parents having younger children with them are not to meet the school group at their destination. Everyone must follow this policy and no exceptions will be made.

REPORTING CHILD ABUSE (Diocese # 5129.4)

Any school employee or anyone who is a school volunteer or chaperone who suspects or knows of physical or sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation and or harassment of any child by an employee or volunteer is required by law to report such abuse to the proper authorities including the Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro at 270-683-1545 or the parish office at 389-2287. Forms are available at the school office and parish offices. School officials will comply with all requests when legal authorities ask for information concerning these matters. Parents do not have advance notification of abuse interviews with students in accordance with state regulations, if the legal authorities request this interview. KY Law is explicit on the subject of child abuse. KRS 620.030 of KY Law states that "any person who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child is dependent, neglected or abused shall immediately cause an oral or written report to be made to a local law enforcement agency, or the KY State Police, the Cabinet for Human Resources or its designated representative, the Commonwealth's Attorney by phone or otherwise. Any supervisor who receives from an employee a report of suspected dependency, neglect, or abuse shall promptly make a report for investigation." The school does not do any investigation only reports the information to the proper authorities as required by KY law.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICY OF THE DIOCESE

All certified teachers, other staff, coaches, school volunteers, and trip chaperones are required to submit to a criminal check, as required by the Diocese of Owensboro. At the present time, the criminal checks will be done every 2 years and attendance at the Safe Environment class will be required every 5 years with an annual review of the information using a Safe Environment brochure and signing off on it. An up-to-date copy of a Safe Environment Class certificate must be filed with the school along with a copy of the criminal check clearance issued by the Diocese or a copy of the ministry card.

LIBRARY

The library opens each morning at 7:30 and closes about 2:30. The library is a place for quiet reading and study. Each class will go to library once each week to check out books, learn about books and gain library skills. Students may also check out books at the beginning of the school day with permission from the classroom teacher and at the end of the school day. The librarian has other duties and the library door is locked during that time. Books are checked out for one week and can usually be renewed at the end of that time. The librarian or another adult will copy personal materials for students at a cost of 15 cents per page. Students will be charged for all lost or damaged library materials. The librarian has the option of accepting a found book that has been lost and paid for or to keep the money already paid for the lost book. Books that are later found and returned will be charged a $2.00 fee to pay for making new cards and labels. All books that are not returned at the next scheduled library class time are considered overdue and the fine is 50 cents each week it is overdue. The librarian may limit the number of books that each student may check out at any one time, especially when a student has overdue books that are not being returned. Other places that students may get books include the Union County Library and the Henderson Community College Library.

SAS uses the Accelerated Reader program as a way of increasing reading skills and knowledge. The school has more than 5,500 AR tests and these are on computers in all classrooms in grades 1-8 and in the library. AR Books in the SAS library are marked with a green dot or green stripe on the spine. The Union County Public Library marks the SAS AR tests with a yellow dot. AR books have reading levels and points in the front and or on the card and pocket. AR has changed the points and reading level and some of the older books are not marked correctly. Students who are required to read within certain levels should verify the AR level using the computer. Many books are color coded with dots to help students find books in their reading level. Students who are interested having the library purchase certain books should talk with the librarian. Parents may purchase tests by donating $3.00 and the test will be added to the next purchase. Some AR books are not acceptable and tests will not be purchased by SAS for any of these. Check the school web site for a listing of available AR tests in our system. A search for 'Accelerated Reader' will allow you to check whether tests are available-checking the ISBN number is a good idea as some books share the same title.

LIBRARY COMPUTERS

There are three computers in the library that have encyclopedia disks, Microsoft Office and these computers are on the Internet. These computers are to be used only for school related academic purposes. The librarian or another adult will monitor computer use in the library. These computers will be available for student use during the after school program, but will not be available to any student doing detention unless specifically requested by the teacher. A student who needs to use a computer after school to work on a project should schedule a time with the principal and an staff member will supervise until 3:45.

COMPUTER COMMANDMENTS

You may not erase, rename, or make any file unusable. All files and programs belong to someone.

You may not allow any other person to use your name or file, for any reason.

You may not use a SAS computer for any purpose except school related activities.

You may not copy, change, or transfer any software provided by SAS, teacher, or another student without teacher permission. You may not illegally copy any copyrighted software at any time at school.

You may not intentionally write, produce, copy, or attempt to introduce anything into the computer system that would damage or slow down the computer.

You may not intentionally damage any computer.

You may not tamper with any part of the computer system.

You may not use the Internet unless an adult staff member or a volunteer assigned to that position is monitoring the computer.

You may not deliberately use the computer to annoy or offend others or to send or receive obscene, abusive or threatening messages or materials.

You may not bring any diskette, CD, or flash drive from home to a teacher's classroom computer. The disk, CD or flash drive must be opened in the computer lab, library or the school office. There it will automatically be scanned for viruses.

You are not allowed to access any email accounts at school.

You are not to use the internet except for project research under the direction of a staff member or adult volunteer.

LUNCH PROGRAM

SAS provides lunch on a daily basis for students and staff. The cafeteria provides foods from which the student may choose and all students are encouraged to eat school lunch. Each student will choose his/her lunch each morning in the classroom. When possible students should pay for lunch by the week on Monday or by the month on the first school day of the month. Lunch money should be put in an envelope marked cafeteria. All money for lunch should be paid in the mornings. Charging lunch is discouraged. SAS will send a cafeteria bill when the amount owed is $25.00. When the cafeteria sends a bill it should be paid promptly. SAS is not under the federal lunch program. Students are not allowed to bring or to have parents deliver meals from restaurants. Students may bring lunch from home, but NO carbonated soft drinks or caffeine drinks can be brought from home for lunch. The cafeteria cannot heat foods brought from home. The cafeteria is providing a hot lunch at a nominal cost with several choices. Two adult volunteers are needed at lunch each day from 10:45-12:10 to assist students and get the tables ready for the next class. A class comes into the cafeteria about every 5 minutes. A monthly schedule of the cafeteria volunteers is printed on the back of the lunch menu. Please volunteer to help in the dining area by marking it on your volunteer sheet. The monthly lunch menu will be sent home on the last Tuesday of each month for the upcoming month.

The cafeteria offers three types of lunch each day. The price for a student lunch is $1.75 and the cost for adults eating with students is $2.50. Extra serving of meat, sandwich, a slice of pizza, or potato (potato bar) is $1.00, and these should be ordered on your daily lunch form. Additional servings of hot lunch vegetables or fruit will be served upon request at no charge, if possible. Extras are not always available. Students are not allowed to sell food in the cafeteria and this includes lunch items brought from home or items from a lunch tray. Sometimes, a school group will offer special items for sale at lunch.

Lunch choices are:

Hot Lunch - (on the printed menu)

Sandwich Plate

Peanut butter sandwich with or without jelly and with chips, fruit, or vegetables of the day

Grilled cheese sandwich with chips, fruit, and/or vegetables of the day.

Salad Bar - Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Not a choice for Kindergarten

Not available on parent lunch days

Potato Bar - Tuesday and Friday

Students can choose: 2% white milk, chocolate milk, 100% orange juice or water to drink.

Choices for breakfast are:

Pop Tart - $.25 each

Cinnamon Toast - $.25

Buttered Toast - $.25

Biscuit $.50

Donuts will be offered each Friday - $.50 each

Chocolate or 2% White Milk or Orange Juice - $.25

SAS invites parents or guardians and other family members to eat lunch with students at any time and especially on their birthdays. If at all possible, please call by 9:15 AM on the day you plan to eat lunch at school so the cafeteria can count you. Each class will host a parent luncheon during the year and the students do help plan that menu. All family members including parents and grandparents of the class are welcome to come to the parent lunch. The classroom teacher sends information about the parent lunch home to parents a week or two before the event.

A carry out cafeteria lunch is available to parents or businesses with advance notice and the cost will depend on the menu of the day.

CAFETERIA MANNERS and RULES

The cafeteria is a place to eat and enjoy the company of classmates. All students must keep their feet off the chairs and sit on their bottoms. Students are to take trays and all trash to the appropriate place. Hands and feet should not be put on the walls. Students are to remain seated at the table until the adult in charge dismisses them for recess. Responses of "Yes, no, please, and thank you" are expected and students can be sent to the end of the lunch line when they fail to respond in an appropriate manner. Good table manners are expected and should be practiced by all students. Students should not eat or drink after each other as this can spread illnesses. Older students will be expected to tell the servers what foods they want on the tray, without having to be asked each time.

Failure to follow cafeteria rules of being mannerly, courteous, eating quietly, walking, and following instructions of all cafeteria adults can result in the loss of privileges and or being assigned the job of washing tables and stacking chairs. Students are to request permission to go to the bathroom from the staff person supervising. Disciplinary action will be taken for misconduct in the cafeteria. Students individually or as a class can be disciplined for inappropriate cafeteria behavior. All students will sit with their class at assigned tables in the cafeteria. Two students from each class will be assigned as the cafeteria helper each day to make sure that their classmate's chairs are pushed up and that the tables are clear of trays and trash. No food or drinks will be taken from the cafeteria to the playground. Students must finish all food in the cafeteria.

SPORTS and BOOSTER CLUB

It is an honor and privilege for St. Ann School students to represent the school in sports. Athletics should produce good feelings between schools and team sportsmanship. A student athlete must maintain high standards in academics, attitude, effort, and conduct that is consistent with his/her own ability. Grades of athletes should be monitored at all times by the parent who receives the weekly folder. Students receiving an F on the mid-term Progress Report will receive a one-week suspension from game athletic participation. During this time, the student must show academic improvement. The suspension starts the next day after the Progress Report is sent home and is in effect for one full week including any scheduled weekend games. Parents and coaches will be notified of the suspension. At the end of the one-week period, the teacher and the principal will evaluate the student's academic progress. If the student has not shown progress then the student will not be allowed to participate in games and another week of suspension is in effect. When the nine-week report card is received a student will be suspended one week for each F on the grade card. At the end of the suspension for any F on the report card, the teacher and the principal will evaluate the student's progress and if academic progress is not being made, then an additional week of suspension will be given with weekly evaluations being made by the teacher and the principal. Attendance at after school tutoring will be required during all suspension weeks and is also recommended for all athletes having academic difficulties. The parents of athletes may request after school tutoring through the classroom teacher or the principal. Student athletic teams/squads may vary from year to year and depends on student interest and the availability of volunteer coaches.

Appropriate conduct is expected from all student athletes at school, at games, and at practice. All athletes must follow the rules of the school and the team. An athlete must be a good sport both on and off the court. If there is inappropriate behavior according to the discipline code, an athletic suspension can take place. This is at the discretion of the principal who will inform the coach. An athlete or cheerleader must attend class at least 1/2 day to be eligible to compete or practice that afternoon or evening. In emergency situations, the principal may waive the rule on attendance. Friday's attendance is required for weekend games, but the principal may waive this rule.

Parents must complete a registration/parent permission form, a medical alert form, and a field trip form so that students can participate in athletics. Also, each student athlete must have a physical before participating in any practice at the beginning of each season. This includes all sports and cheerleading. These forms must be turned in to the principal before the first practice. The sixth grade physical, (be sure the doctor is aware that the student is an athlete and a notation can be added to the form), will be accepted for athletics, but an athletic physical cannot replace a sixth grade physical. It is the coach's responsibility not to allow any student to participate until these necessary documents have been received from the athlete.

All parents or guardians having a student on an athletic team and/or the cheerleading squad are members of the St. Ann Booster Club. The Booster Club sells a Cherokee logo polo shirt that is a part of the uniform dress code. Booster Club members must help with the activities that provide the money for athletics. Parents or guardians are required to work the assigned concession stand, door for home games and gym clean up at the end of the evening. Any Booster Club parents not able to work their assigned times in the concession stand or door must get a substitute and notify the person in charge of this change. Students cannot assume the responsibility of working the gate and concession stand for the parent. The door at the gym is the first line of security for games. Students may help adults in the concession stand but an adult must be there to supervise and be responsible for the downstairs area and the cash box. The principal will be at all home games or a designee. The designee will notify the coaches that they are in charge that night.

A Booster Club financial report is to be submitted to the principal, Priest Pastor, and school council in December and May. Booster Club should submit a written report to the principal for each school board meeting, when applicable. All Booster Club fundraisers are to be approved by the principal. Athletic uniforms and equipment must be turned in at the end of the season. These should be clean and clearly marked. Report cards will be held if uniforms etc. are not returned. Coaches are to submit a list of student names and items to be returned by May 10th or at least 10 days prior to the last day of school.

SCHOOL DANCES and EVENTS

St. Ann students must be in school at least ½ day and not be on suspension to attend any school dance and must have a completed permission form. The form may be turned in to the sponsor in advance or presented at the door where students will be checked into the dance. Guests at all dances must have their names submitted to the school office by the deadline. All guests must be in good standing in their respective school. Only middle school students may attend St. Ann dances. The out of uniform dress code is the required dress for all dances for both St. Ann students and their guests. The following are not allowed: spaghetti straps, halter-tops, anything that lets the midriff or bare back show, sleeveless or low cut tops. The school reserves the final judgment on the appropriate dress for any school event. The lead sponsor is the principal's designee for dances. The principal requires a written agreement from all chaperones for dances by the set deadline to ensure that there are enough adults present to supervise. All chaperones must have completed Safe Environment and had a criminal record check. If the group fails to do this, the dance will be cancelled at 12:00 on the day of the dance or on Friday for a Saturday dance.

Students attending a dance or similar activities will be required to sign in and provide emergency numbers for parents during the time for the event. Phone numbers where parents can be reached is required on all permission forms.

EMERGENCY DRILLS

Following Fire and Emergency Codes and Regulations, St. Ann School students and staff participate in four types of drills. Students are to be silent during drills. Directions for evacuation are posted in each room in the building. An emergency plan is in place for the school. The fire alarm sounds for fire drills. Tornado, earthquake, and lock-down drills begin with an all-school announcement.

FIRE DRILLS are held ten times each school year. Every class is assigned a place outside the building where the students go when the fire alarm sounds. A long ring of the bell is the signal to return to the classroom. (Diocese # 6125)

TORNADO DRILLS are held during the year, but especially during the storm season. The students are assigned the safest areas in the building in case of tornado warnings, watches and for drills. (Diocese # 6126)

EARTHQUAKE DRILLS are also held during the year. Students should get under a desk or table and hold on until the shaking stops. Then, students will evacuate the building and gather in assigned locations. (Diocese # 6127)

LOCK-DOWN DRILLS are also held twice a year.

When evacuation is necessary, students and staff will go to the parish building or big church parking lot. SAS has an emergency procedure manual located in each classroom, library, lab, and offices.

SECURITY

The front door of the building by the office is the only door open during the school day. All other exterior doors are locked from the outside. The back door is unlocked only when students and staff are present on the playground.

In the event of an intruder, the building will go into lock-down. All students are to lie down on the floor away from the door and out of the sight of anyone at the door and remain silent. Any student in the hall should immediately go to the closest classroom. Teachers will lock their classroom door from the inside and it will remain locked until the all-clear announcement is made. Teachers who have cell phones can communicate vital information to the office or parish office by phone. (Diocese #6143)

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR PARENTS

If you hear rumors about a school emergency we ask that parents or guardians do the following:

Turn on your radio, as the media will be given accurate information concerning any emergency.

If you must call then call the church for information at 3892287.

Do not call the school office, leave the line open for outgoing calls.

Wait for information from the media or the church office before attempting to pick up students.

Parents with medical training or those willing to help in case of a natural disaster report to the church office to assist where needed.

Do not park near the school to allow emergency vehicles easy access to the building.

HOMEWORK AND MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS

Homework has a vital purpose and it is extremely important that the students do the homework as assigned. This is an assignment that requires study to be completed outside the classroom to reinforce class instruction, increase understanding and retention, extend classroom instruction, prepare for tests or presentations and to provide for enrichment. Students are responsible for completing assignments and turning them in on time. Parents or guardians can help students with homework and parental help may be needed for mastery of subjects, but please remember that it is to be the student's work. The student must write all his/her own homework unless the teacher has granted special permission. When someone else writes an assignment for a student this is not considered student work and therefore will not be graded as student work. Student planners are provided for students in grades 3-8. If you have a concern about homework discuss this with the classroom teacher.

Students who know that they will be absent from school may request their assignments early, giving the teacher as much notice as possible. Teachers are not required to have all assignments ready for students who are going on an extended trip. Students must ask their teacher for additional homework and class work when returning to school. The maximum number of days to turn in make-up work is three days and days are counted beginning the day of the absence and include holidays and weekends. Picking up the assignments on the day of the absence allows the student an extra day to complete the work. If a student does not pick up the assignments until the day following the illness, then the make up work is due two days after the absence. (Examples: A student absent on Friday who picks up assignments on Friday must turn in assignments on Monday. A student absent on Friday who picks up assignments on Monday must turn in all assignments on Tuesday. A student absent on Monday who picks up assignments on Monday has until Wednesday while a student who is absent on Monday and who picks up assignments on Tuesday must turn in assignments on Wednesday. A student absent on Monday and Tuesday who picks up assignments each day must turn in Monday's assignments on Wednesday and Tuesday's on Thursday.) If a student is present for a particular class such as math the make-up rules do not apply to a math assignment or scheduled math test. Students in the middle school may take make-up tests during after school tutoring. Major projects and papers are due at 7:45 in the morning and are to be turned in to the teacher who assigned the project. Students who are absent on the day a major project is due should have parents or siblings turn the project in the morning it is due by the deadline. In the case of a planned absence, the project can be turned in the day before the absence or the parent or sibling can turn it in on the due date before 7:45. Late papers will be accepted at the discretion of the classroom teacher. Each teacher will inform the parents and students of his/her policy concerning late papers.

Student homework responsibilities:

turn in work that is their own and be their own words and handwriting

complete all assignments according to the directions given by the teacher

use their student planner each day to note upcoming assignments

complete work so that it is neat and legible

turn work in on time.

Parent homework responsibilities:

provide needed materials to complete all class work and homework

check on progress of homework and assist only when needed

only check student's work and not do it for them

quiz students to help them prepare for tests

stay in communication with the teacher.

BOOK BAGS and GYM BAGS

All book bags used to carry books, school supplies, or clothing must be a see-through (clear or mesh) material that allows the contents to be easily seen. The mesh book bags are more likely to damage book corners and also books can get wet. All luggage and bags that are not clear or mesh must be left in the school office when arriving at school and picked up as the student leaves school. These are guidelines set by the Union County Schools and ones that SAS also uses for security reasons.

PROGRESS REPORTS and REPORT CARDS

Keeping parents or guardians and students informed of academic progress is vital and teachers communicate this in various ways. Teachers send completed graded work either on a daily basis or in the weekly Tuesday folder. The weekly folders may contain papers and classroom assignments that the student has completed that week. If your student is not bringing home a Tuesday folder or evidence of schoolwork on a regular basis contact the teacher. Teachers may require that parents sign papers or the Tuesday folder and or the student planner and return it. Personal notes about the progress a student has made may be included in the folder. Parents or guardians are encouraged to contact the teacher immediately when there is a concern about academics and/or behavior.

Progress Reports are sent home in the middle of each grading period. This report will show the student's average for the current grading period. It is the mid-term grade in each subject. Report cards are sent home every 9 weeks and show the grades the student has earned for the entire 9-week grading period. The report card grade for the nine weeks includes all the grades recorded during that quarter. The grades written on the student's permanent record are the grades at the end of the semester or yearly grades.

Middle school teachers will send grade print outs during each 9 weeks. Parents, guardians, or students must make all requests and inquiries concerning grade errors within 5 days of receiving the report card. After that time, all grades become final.

PROMOTION (Diocesan # 5119)

A student in the early elementary grades may be retained because they have not mastered the basic skills at their present level or for excessive absences. Reasonable progress in reading is essential for promotion to the next grade. The student's teacher and the principal will make the decision to retain a student based on the following:

student's inclass achievement on daily work

student's progress in mastering the basic skills of the current grade

student's ability and related achievement on standardized tests

age and other factors

Parents may have input into this decision and the principal will meet with parents or guardians who wish to provide additional information about this matter. The parent may not agree with the placement of the student, but the final decision concerning the placement of students rests with the principal. "If a parent/guardian does not agree with the recommendation of the school to retain a student, the parent/guardian will be asked to send the student to another school." The teacher or parent will inform the parent of any possibility of retention by April 15th. To be eligible for promotion a student must have passing grades in almost all of the major subjects that shows mastery of the skills and knowledge of that grade. Upper elementary and middle school students may only fail one core subject to move on to the next grade. (Diocese # 5119) Core subjects are Math, English, Literature, Science, Social Studies, and Religion.

STANDARDIZED TESTING

All the Catholic Schools in the Owensboro Diocese use the latest edition of the CALIFORNIA ACHIEVEMENT TEST (CAT6) for the annual testing program. This test is given to students in grades 1-8 during the spring semester. Scores from these tests give valuable information and serve as a means of aiding the teacher in the instruction of the student. Sixth grade scores are used to determine which students are eligible to participate in the Duke University Talent Identification Program. Fourth and fifth grade scores are used for Duke University recognition. Test results are given to parents or guardians at the first PTO meeting in the fall. Students are encouraged to do the very best they can on these tests. Advance notice of the testing dates will be sent home along with some tips that may help students improve scores.

GRADING SCALE - ST. ANN SCHOOL (Diocese #6120)

The following scale is used for letter grades in the upper grades. This is the Diocese of Owensboro grading scale.

A - Superior knowledge and use of skills and subject matter with an excellent grasp of the subject.

A+ 100-99%

A 98-95%

A- 94-93%

B - More than average and a good knowledge and application of skills and subject matter.

B+ 92-91%

B 90-87%

B- 86-85%

C - Average knowledge of subject matter

C+ 84-83%

C 82-79%

C- 78-77%

D - Insufficient knowledge of subject matter

D+ 76-75%

D 74-72%

D- 71-70%

F - Failure of student to learn material at an acceptable level.

F 69-0%

I - Work for the term is incomplete because the student has been absent.

It is the student's responsibility to complete the requirements within one week before a permanent grade is recorded. The student, teacher, and principal must agree to any exceptions.

EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION and ACTIVITIES

Graduation Mass will be celebrated one evening during the last week of school. Even though graduation may be prior to the last day of school, all 8th grade students will be required to attend the last days of school or be participating in a school sponsored activity. Graduates will wear caps and gowns for this special event. Slacks or dresses will be required to be worn under the gown. Boys will wear a white button dress shirt with a tie. Dress shoes must be worn. The parents and graduates have breakfast together on or near graduation day. The seventh grade parents and students are responsible for planning and serving the eighth grade cake and punch reception following the graduation Mass. The eighth grade class, the seventh grade parents, and PTO, all together, assume the cost of the reception. Seventh grade room parents will be chairpersons of the 8th grade reception. The chair is to consult the 8th grade teacher who approves all graduation reception details. The 8th grade class and the teacher plan the graduation Mass and present it to the Priest Pastor for approval.

LUNCH DETENTION

When a student is assigned to lunch detention, the student will eat alone and not talk with anyone except the adult who is supervising. The student will have a written assignment to complete after finishing his/her lunch. The student will miss their recess time.

AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION and MAKE UP

Detention and make-up will be held on scheduled Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:35 to 3:45 in the library or a classroom with a classroom teacher or the principal supervising. The parent or designee must pick up students who are assigned detention or make up detention at 3:45. A written memo will inform the parent on which day detention and make-up is scheduled. Detention and make-up take priority over athletic practice, lessons, and appointments, except medical. Students who fail to attend detention or make-up on the assigned day may be required to attend two sessions, at the discretion of the Principal. Students must attend on the assigned days.

A student doing make-up will complete academic work that will be assigned by the classroom teacher or the principal. Students doing detention for tardies or inappropriate behavior will be given an assignment to complete. A student assigned to after school detention for any reason other than tardies will have an F in conduct for that week. After school detention means that the student's behavior is unacceptable and needs to change.

Detention rules will include the following:

Students will be dismissed from their classroom at 2:32 with walkers and should go to the restroom and get a drink of water before reporting to the library.

Detention/make up will begin promptly at 2:35 and end at 3:45.

Students are required to bring all necessary supplies as required by the classroom teacher and always have paper and pencil.

Students will not be allowed to talk to anyone except the teacher.

Students will not be allowed to eat or drink.

Students must stay in their assigned seat and raise their hands for permission to leave their seat.

Students will be assigned work that is to be done in detention/make up by the classroom teacher.

All work completed during the detention/make up hour will be placed in the mailbox of the teacher.

Behavior modification packets may be required to be completed during after school detention, at the discretion of the principal.

Students may be required to do after school clean up tasks at the discretion of the principal.

ISOLATION DAY

When a student has had 3 days of after school detention for the same behavior, the next consequence for the student will be a day in isolation. The student will be removed from the classroom and all assignments given by the supervising adult must be completed and there may be homework. The teacher will provide ample work to be completed. The student will report to the office upon arrival at school. The student will order lunch from the cafeteria. Lunch will be delivered to the student. Bathroom breaks will be scheduled. The student will not communicate with anyone except the supervising adult. The student will be dismissed at 3:00 and parents must pick up the student or send written notice that the student will be a walker.

DISCIPLINE CODE

Discipline at St. Ann School has a two-fold purpose. First, it helps create and maintain an academic environment that is conducive to learning. Second, discipline enables the total school environment to function in an orderly manner. The best discipline is self-imposed. A student freely chooses one form of behavior over another. Every student must learn to accept the consequences of their chosen behavior. Every effort is made to help each student see the importance of being responsible for creating an orderly environment. Cooperation between parents or guardians and the school is of utmost importance in maintaining discipline. Teaching a student the standards of conduct expected in a Catholic School and in all relationships throughout life is the focus. The guiding principle in discipline is the desire to act in a Christian manner characterized by fairness and compassion. In order to attain the desired environment, certain disciplinary measures will be taken when a student does not conduct himself/herself in an acceptable manner.

MISCONDUCT WARRANTING DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Behaviors or conduct which will result in some type of disciplinary action are going to happen when a student conducts himself/herself in an inappropriate way or displays conduct unbecoming a Christian student. Situations may occur that will warrant disciplinary action that is not listed below. The principal is responsible for doing everything possible to make students and staff feel secure and that all students act accordingly. The following are not appropriate behaviors and disciplinary action will occur when these occur:

Failure to follow the uniform dress code.

Repeated violation of rules and/or disruptive behavior in the classroom.

Disrespect toward faculty, staff, any adult or other students.

Willful or repeated disobedience of any rule or regulation of the school.

Willful destruction or defacing of school property or the property of others.

Fighting for the purpose of inflicting harm on another person.

Cheating, stealing, lying, and forging documents.

Using vulgar, immoral or "dirty" language.

Chewing gum anywhere on school property including the playground and the consequence is an automatic after school detention.

Making threats, either verbal or written, or gestures that have the intent to harm or demean others, including the calling of others names.

Rowdy, unruly behavior, being disrespectful to others, or loud talking on the school bus or not following the instructions given by the bus driver.

Putting any substance in food or drink with or without the intent of causing harm or sickness to others.

Using, possessing, or selling alcohol, controlled substances, prescription drugs or look-alikes.

Using, possessing, or selling tobacco or tobacco products.

Possession of a weapon, ammunition, or explosive device including firecrackers.

Assaulting a student, school employee, school volunteer or anyone else on the school or church property or at any school sponsored activity.

Public disgrace outside of the school.

Plagiarism or copying the writing of other people without giving the person credit.

Obscene drawing or writing on school property or on the property of others.

Possessing questionable literature or photos or videos.