St. Anthony Catholic School

Table of Contents

Principal’s Welcome Letter

St. Anthony Personnel

St. Anthony School Board & Parish Council

2006-2007 Calendar

Parent Witness Statement

Student Witness Statements

School Philosophy & Mission

St Anthony Emblem, Colors, Motto & Mascot

Curriculum Goals

School Policies & General Information

Accreditation, Admission

Attendance-Tardiness

Awards

Band, Books , Cafeteria

Chastity Education, Church, Communication

Computers, Curriculum

Custody, Discipline Cycle

Dismissal, Drugs & Alcohol

Emergency Data Form & Procedures, Fees

Field Trips

Forgotten Items, Fundraising

Grading, Gum

Health Policies

Harassment, Home & School

Homework, Inclement Weather

Insurance, Library, Locker

Lost & Found, Medication

Office Hours, Parties, Promotion & Retention

Publicity & Recess

Registration, Religious Education

SAGE, School Board, School Directory, School Doors, School Pictures

School Visitor Policy, Search & Seizure, Service

SAAC ,Student Council, Student Records

Testing & Guidance, Title 1

Tobacco, Uniforms

Violence Prevention

Volunteers, Wellness Policy

Tuition & Fees Policy Form

Fr. Dennis Zacheis ~ Pastor

Sister Joann Kuchler, SFCC ~ Principal

Ms. Julie Brendel ~ Preschool

Mrs. Kelly de la Torre ~ Preschool-aide

Mrs. Barb Kuelker ~ Kindergarten

Mrs. Susan Campbell ~ First Grade

Mrs. Jeanette Mallory ~ Second Grade

Mrs. Mary Wooley ~ Third Grade

Mrs. Pauline Blankenship ~ Fourth Grade

Mrs. Christina Rademacher ~ Fifth & Sixth Grade Homeroom

Fifth-Eighth Grade Math & P.E.

Mrs. Barb Brendel ~ Seventh & Eighth Grade Homeroom

Fifth-Eighth Grade Science

Mr. David Wheeler ~ Fifth-Eighth Grade Language Arts

Mrs. Barb Kelley ~ Fifth-Eighth Grade Social Studies & Music

Mrs. Mandy Blankenship ~ Resource Teacher

Mrs. Tammy Emily ~ Computer Teacher

Ms. Tammy Bopp ~ School Secretary

Mr. Richey Littlefield ~ Maintenance Supervisor

Mrs. Teann Eye ~ Director of Food Service

Mrs. Becky ~ Food Service Aide

Mrs. Robin Kaufmann ~ Finance & Parish Secretary

Mrs. Marcia McKay ~ Bulletin Editor & Parish Secretary

“Happy the one who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding!”
(Proverbs 3:18)

President: Kim Hurt

Vice President: Karen Juergens

Secretary: Laura Weirich

Members:

Cathy Boero

Marty De La Torre

Dale Emily

Dirck Hercules

Lori Marks

Roger Rembecki

Executive Secretary: Sister Joann Kuchler, Principal

Ex Officio Members: Fr. Dennis Zacheis, Pastor

President: Tiffany Weiskopf

Vice president: Cathy Boero

Secretary: Dawn Arrigo

Treasurer: Dino McKinney

President: Karen Kohne

Vice President: Nancy Rice

Secretary: Jeanine Palmer

• Regularly participate in the Sunday Eucharist [if not Catholic, regularly participate in worship and prayer] with my family,
• Commit to speak more with my children about God and to include prayer in our daily home life.
• Participate in and cooperate with parochial school or parish school of religion (PSR) programs that enable me as a parent to take an active role in the religious education of my children, including sacramental preparation for Catholic children.
• Support the moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church to ensure consistency between home and school.
• Teach my children by word and example to have a love and concern for the needs of other.
• Meet my financial responsibilities in supporting the Catholic school or PSR.

• Learning about Jesus and His love for me.
• Praying every day.
• Speaking God’s Name with respect.

• Obeying my parents/guardians and teachers.
• Being honest and truthful.
• Doing what is right.

• Being respectful to others.
• Helping others in need.
• Being kind and including others when I play.

• Participating in the Mass & Sacraments, especially Sunday Eucharist.
• Spending time praying each day.
• Learning more about God’s love for me and the teachings of Jesus.
• Respecting God’s Name and His Church.

• Learning what Jesus expects of me.
• Respecting my body as a gift from God.
• Being a person who is truthful and fair.
• Becoming the best person that I can be.

• Helping others when I know they are in need.
• Giving good example as Jesus did.
• Paying attention to the wisdom and guidance of my parents, teachers and Church.
• Being respectful and not hurting other or making fun of them.

• Studying about God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—and His Church.
• Participating in the Mass and sacraments, especially Sunday Eucharist.
• Developing my love for Jesus Christ through daily prayer.
• Following the commandments and beatitudes. Reading Sacred Scripture to help me understand God’s plan of salvation.

• Treating my body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.
• Being a person who, like Mary, is a trusted follower of Jesus Christ.
• Taking more responsibility for my learning and behavior.
• Valuing my self and developing my gifts.
• Living the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

• Sharing my Catholic beliefs with others and helping them live responsibly.
• Respecting all persons, places and things as gifts from God.
• Growing in compassion by serving those in need.
• Being a friend like Jesus to those who have none.
• Working with others to help make St. Anthony Catholic School and Parish a better place.

Our Mission is to provide children with a Catholic, Christian education, ensuring them the opportunity to develop spiritual, academic, and personal excellence.

St. Anthony Parish School Community, consisting of St. Anthony Parish School and Parish School of Religion, strives to be faithful to the Gospel, echoing Jesus’ words: “I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me” (John 14:5-7). As a Parish School Community, we share a common goal—to form and challenge each child to reach his or her fullest potential while developing his or her Christian, Catholic faith and addressing the needs of the whole child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical.

The Parish School Community seeks to make the Gospel message of Jesus COME ALIVE by offering Christian, Catholic worship, teaching moral values and encouraging love of one another. We foster concern for students as individuals and endeavor to create a community who shares their faith in everyday relationships.

We, the St. Anthony Parish School Community, attempt to build on the spirit and values of the Gospel in proclaiming social justice and peace for all. We work toward awareness of individual dignity and freedom through education and Christian service.

The St. Anthony Parish School Community plays an integral part in the family life of its students, while recognizing the parents as the primary educators of their children. As an educational body, we are aware that the family status is ever changing and we make every attempt to meet these changing needs. Parents, students, parish and staff are mutually enriched as we work together in developing each student's talents, gifts and values.

- Reviewed 2004

Our Motto : Pray Together , Play Together, Learn Together

Our Mascot : Saints

Our Colors : Blue & White

• Imitate Christ by living the Gospel message in accordance with Christian values.

St. Anthony School is accredited by the Missouri Non-public School Accrediting Association. This accreditation means that St. Anthony School continues to maintain strict standards pertaining to curriculum, teacher qualifications (religious and academic), resources and facilities. St. Anthony School completes the re-accreditation process each year.

In addition, St. Anthony School also completes the Process for Elementary School Improvement created by the Catholic Education Office of the Archdiocese of St. Louis every seven years. The school completed the second stage of this process in 2005-2006. The School Improvement Action Plan outlines four areas the school will focus on during the next five academic years: Stewardship Education, Differentiated Instruction, Health/Physical Education and Community Involvement. A complete copy of the Plan for Improvement is available in the school office.

• Students whose parents are registered, active and contributing parishioners of St. Anthony Parish. (A contributing parishioner is defined as a registered family who meets their annual stewardship pledge for time, talent and treasure.)
• Students from other Catholic parishes and non-Catholic families are admitted if space is available.

Parental interest in their child’s education, and cooperation with the teachers and the administration in school matters are important . Parental interest is demonstrated by assuming financial responsibilities to St. Anthony School, taking an active part in the Home & School Organization, volunteering time and talents (helping as a room parent, typing, aiding the teachers, serving on the school board, working in the cafeteria, etc.) and sharing concerns and aspirations for our school. There is no finer inspiration to a child than to see parents/guardians giving themselves to the school. This participation says to the child that the school is a community working together to enable it to come alive.

Registration of a new student: Any student upon entering St. Anthony must present a completed registration form, birth certificate, immunization, record dates of sacramental celebration (if applicable) and verification of custody arrangements. Records from previous years and baptismal certificates must be presented if applicable. Admission and enrollment is not complete until all necessary documentation is received.

It is unlawful for any child to attend school unless he or she has been properly immunized prior to the first day of school under the rules and regulations of the Department of Health and can provide satisfactory evidence of each immunization. The only exception is if a parent or guardian has signed and placed on file a statement for medical or religious exemption with the school administrator.

Applicants for Kindergarten must be five years old on or before August 1 of the school year. The child must demonstrate sufficient maturity, academics and social skill development appropriate for Kindergarten. Parental input, kindergarten screenings, and previous educational observations will be used as indicators for a child’s readiness to enter kindergarten. Kindergarten screenings are held at St. Anthony School in the spring. A child must be six years old before August 1 to enter first grade.

Administrative approval is required for the admission of all new students. Records from the school formerly attended must be transferred before full admission is fulfilled. Records provide the school with valuable information regarding the student’s abilities and needs. An ability or achievement test may be required for admission to any grade.

For non-Catholic students a communication from the student’s religious leader should attest that the reasons for transfer into a Catholic school are acceptable. If a child is from another Catholic school or parish, a recommendation from the pastor is requested.

An accepted transfer student is on a probationary period for one semester.

1. Students are tardy if they arrive after 7:50 a.m. Children should report to the office immediately before going to their homeroom or class.
2. Students absent for 2 or more hours on a given day are considered absent for that half of the day.
3. The parent is asked to call the school office by 9 a.m. when a student is sick and will be absent for either a whole or half day. Parents/guardians will be called if a student is not reported absent or tardy.
4. Excessive Tardiness: Tardiness is disruptive to the classroom environment, but more importantly tardiness can influence the student(s) in an adverse way. St. Anthony School has established the following procedures for excessive tardiness.
• A letter will be sent home to the parents once a student has been tardy three times.
• A conference with the parent and student will be scheduled after the 6 th tardy.
• Students serve an after school detention after the ninth tardy and each third tardy after the ninth tardy (12th tardy, 15 th tardy, etc).
• Excessive after school detentions for tardiness may be served in the After School Care program. Parents/guardians would be charged for one hour of service.
5. A written, signed note from the parent or guardian is required when a student is absent or tardy. This note should be dated, signed and state the reason for the absence or tardiness. All students will first report to the office with their note when arriving at the school after an absence/tardy. These notes will be kept on file in the school office for one year. This process must be followed in the following instances:
• when students are returning to school after being ill
• for medical or dental appointments (for early morning appointments, the note must be sent the previous day)
• for a funeral or other reason
6. When a child is to be picked up for a scheduled appointment or another occasion during the school day, the parent or guardian will come to the office to sign the student out. Both the student and adult must again report to the office when they return to school.
7. When a student has been absent 10 or more days, consecutively or otherwise, during a grading period, the grade of Incomplete (“I”) is reported until the student has fulfilled the required work for the grading period. (Archdiocesan Policy #5301.5)
8. Each student is responsible for making up his or her work (students are given one day for each day absent to make up work) after returning to school. Students absent for a long duration of time should set up a time schedule for makeup work with the teacher upon returning to school. Absenteeism or tardiness in excess of 30 or more days is considered a sufficient reason for retention in a grade. Failure to be in school for a standard number of days each quarter could result in suspension, probation or withdrawal for cause from St. Anthony School.

Outstanding behavior, abilities or talents should never go unnoticed. Therefore, St. Anthony School has several incentive programs in place to recognize these accomplishments throughout the year.

Attendance awards will be issued at three different levels at the end of the year: Gold (for students with one or fewer absences, tardies or early dismissals); Silver (for those with one or two); Bronze (for those with no more than four).

“B” Honor Roll : When a student in grades 5-8 earns a “B” average in all subjects graded with letter grades on quarterly report cards.

A graduating student can earn this award if he or she meets the rigid requirements of achievement testing and yearly grade averages that are set.

Students may earn this certificate when they have read a certain number of library books in each of the required categories. Reading must be completed and verified by the teacher by April 15 th so that certificates may be ordered.

All students have been adopted into a K-8 “School Family, in order to strengthen unity between students. They will participate in “Family Fridays” together each month consisting of Mass and a team building activity.

Students are encouraged to participate in additional events (Knights of Columbus, Missouri Conservation, VFW, etc.) for the opportunity to expand their talents and participation in the community.

1. School-owned textbooks issued to students MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES. A fine of 25¢ may be charged for each uncovered textbook.
2. All books should be in a book bag or plastic type bag before going home with students.
3. If a book is damaged, lost or stolen, the student in whose name the book was issued is responsible and must pay the charges set by the school.
4. Students may not write in any hard-bound books.
5. Teachers decide which workbooks the students may write in.

Each day, the school serves a healthy, hot breakfast and lunch according to the Government Lunch Program. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the meals provided. Free and reduced meals are available for those who qualify. This is handled through the office on a completely confidential basis. Please contact the principal for more information.

First Semester

Second Semester

Tuesday:

Kindergarten-4th Grades

5th & 8th Grades

Thursday:

5th & 8th Grades

Kindergarten-4th Grade

Friday:

All classes.

All classes.

Cooperation between the school and parents is most important. The following methods of communication are designed to build strong relationships in the community.

Computers are available in all classrooms and are integrated into the curriculum at the discretion of the individual teacher. Computer time is offered on a weekly basis to all grades.

All parents and students must sign an Acceptable Use Policy before use of the Internet for classroom participation or research is allowed. The Acceptable Use Policy is sent home at the beginning of the school year and must be resubmitted each year.

St. Anthony School strives to be a Catholic, Christian educational community. The essence of Christian behavior is self-discipline. Self-discipline is controlled behavior designed to develop responsibility within an individual for his or her own actions. Its ultimate objective is the development of a mature individual capable of self-control and direction. A student should be helped to see clearly the consequences of various behaviors and to realize that choosing certain behaviors means also accepting the responsibility of the consequences. Parents and school personnel must support each other in established rules and consequences to achieve proper student behaviors. Communication between home and school is vital to achieve this goal.

Teachers have the right to teach and all students have the right to learn.

Broad rules that affect the daily living together of all members of the school community include these:

• Show respect to others and your school
• Contribute to the learning environment
• Follow classroom procedures

• Misbehavior
• Homework Notes

• Disregarding general expectations of the classroom, playground or cafeteria.
• Disrespect toward any teacher/adult supervisor or classmate. Examples include talking back, arguing, inappropriate language or voice, fighting, etc.
• Willful cheating, changing grades or forging a signature.
• Out of school conduct which seriously detracts from the reputation of the school.
• Any other behavior that interrupts the learning environment of other students.

• Used as a communication tool between home and school.
• Sent home when a student fails to complete an entire or part of a homework or classroom assignment.
• Signed by a parent and returned the next school day with the completed homework assignment.

Each classroom/grade level has established a Discipline Cycle that awards positive behaviors and outlines consequences for undesirable behaviors. All parents will be informed about the discipline cycle at the beginning of the year. A goal of each classroom discipline cycle is to help your child grow in self-discipline skills.

Classroom discipline cycles will be exhausted before an Office Referral is made.

1. The Classroom Discipline Cycle has been completed.

2. A serious infraction has occurred.

Office referrals/notices are tracked by the student’s homeroom teacher, but may be given by any adult supervisor. At the beginning of each month, all office referrals are erased. Serious violation consequences can carry over from month to month.

STEP ONE : When one student receives an office referral/notice.

• An office referral/notice is completed.
• A lunch detention or an after school detention is assigned. After school detentions are served between 3:05-3:35.
• During the lunch or after school detention, the student will complete a Student Action Plan form. A copy of the form will be sent home with the student the following school day.
• Time will be spent in a constructive way to make amends for the misbehavior. Parents/guardians will be contacted about the lunch and after school detention.

NOTE: In extreme cases when the principal determines the seriousness of the action warrants starting at STEP ONE of the School Wide Discipline Cycle, an after school detention is automatically assigned.

STEP TWO : Occasionally removal from the group is necessary to protect a student and/or the learning environment of the school. This is necessary when a student:

1. Is in physical or psychological danger or puts another in danger.
2. Is irrational or unreasonable.
3. Pushes beyond the limits of respect in speech and action.
4. If repeated correction from an adult does not help the student gain self-control.
5. Any of these actions could result in the enforcement of the Archdiocese of St. Louis Violence Protection Policy (See Violence Prevention), suspension, probation or withdrawal for cause.

Suspension is the removal of a student from all classes for a specified period of time. (Archdiocese #4302.1)

A student will be suspended from school for smoking, possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol, possession or use of a weapon, acts of violence, displaying serious un-Christian behavior or repeated infractions of school rules. The principal will inform the pastor of the reason for such a suspension and then will contact the parents, giving the reason, length and terms of the suspension. A conference will be held with the parents, student, principal, teacher and sometimes pastor before the student returns to school. This conference will state specifically the conditions for re-admittance.

Probation is the continued enrollment of a student, but with specified conditions. (Archdiocese #4302.2)

If a student is placed on probation, the parents/guardians will be informed in writing. The communication will state the reason for the probation, the period of time of the probation and conditions of the probation and when the probation will be reviewed, continued or ended. A signed contract between student, teacher, parent and principal may be required. Any time during the period of probation, any major infraction of a school rule or series of minor infractions may result in withdrawal for cause.

Withdrawal for cause is the permanent end of enrollment of a student from a school. (Archdiocese #4302.3)

Withdrawal for cause of a child from school is serious and will be invoked only as a last resort. Usually and period of suspension and probation would be used before a withdrawal for cause is initiated. However, it may be necessary to dismiss a student from the school because of conduct that threatens the physical and moral welfare of other students. The principal and pastor make the final decision and communicate it to the parents along with a full statement of the reasons for the action.

When considering withdrawal for cause, a full description of procedures will be given to individual parents/guardians and students.

1. If a child becomes ill during the day, parents will be notified by the secretary, principal or teacher. The child will never be sent home alone, but must be picked up by a parent or someone authorized on the emergency card. Under no circumstances will the school release your child to a person who is not designated on the emergency form or by the prior consent of the parent or legal guardian.
2. Children are not sent home for assignments or any forgotten items (see Forgotten Items).
3. Children are not detained after school without the prior knowledge of a parent or guardian .
4. It is important that your child knows where you are and how to reach you each day.
5. If an early dismissal is necessary, the parent or designated person must come into the office to sign out their child/ren.
6. If a student is not going home the normal way, a note signed by a parent must be presented to the teacher the morning of the schedule change. The note should include the date, how the student will go home, and who will pick them up. Phone calls are not encouraged, but in an emergency, they must be made before 2:30 p.m.
7. The school should have the name and phone number of the after school caretaker for the student.
8. Any student that is not picked up by 3:15 p.m., will be placed in the after school care program and fees will be assessed.
9. At 3 p.m. dismissal, drivers should park in the designated parking spaces. Remain on the parking lot until all students are in their vehicles and the safety patrol officers have removed the STOP signs. This is a safety precaution because of the students walking between cars. Never leave the parking lot until all students are out of harm’s way. ALL CARS SHOULD EXIT THE WAY THAT IS DESIGNATED (see Messenger) .

The use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs poses a threat to the health of young people and creates an obstacle to their full development as a Christian person. Therefore, possession, use, or transfer of un-prescribed or illegal drugs or the use, possession of , or being under the influence of alcohol on the school premises or at school sponsored functions (sporting events both at St. Anthony School and other schools) are not permitted.

Students violating this policy will be subject to suspension and or/ withdrawal for cause from school. (See Discipline Cycle) Civil authorities will be contacted and involved. Suspension would occur for five school days and intervention and assessment from a licensed professional is a possible condition for readmission.

Annually

Monthly

Weekly

Catholic Family

One student

$2756.00

$229.66

$53.00

Two students

$3640.00

$303.33

$7000

Three or more students

$4160.00

$346.66

$80.00

Non-Catholic Family

One student

$3200.00

$266.67

$62.00

One time payment

$45.00

First child

$120.00

Second child

Third child

Milk

35¢ per carton

Lunch

$2.00 per day

One program:

$20 per child

Two programs:

$25 per child

1.5 Hours

1 Hour

1/2 Hour

One child:

$4.00

$3.00

$2.00

Two children:

$5.00

$4.00

$3.00

Three or more:

$6.00

$5.00

$4.00

One Hour

Two Hours

Three Hours

One child:

$4.00

$5.00

$6.00

Two children:

$5.00

$7.00

$10.00

Three or more:

$7.00

$9.00

$11.00

• St. Anthony Athletic Club (SAAC ): $15 per child for the first sport and $10 for each additional sport.
• Band: $150 per year for each child
• Library: 25¢ per book for each week late.
• School property: The fines for lost or damaged school property will be determined on a case by case basis due to the extent of damage or value of a lost item.

1. Attire: In most circumstances, students generally wear their St. Anthony field trip T-shirt and uniform bottoms on all field trips. Students in grades K-4 wear blue field trip shirts, while fifth-eighth grade students wear red ones. If a student does not have a St. Anthony field trip shirt, a shirt of a like color should be worn. In addition, jeans or other non-uniform bottoms may be permitted depending on the activity. Students may only wear uniform shorts if shorts are worn.
2. Chaperones: St. Anthony faculty and staff welcome assistance from parents to act as chaperones or supervisors on student field trips. Participating in this type of activity is just one more way of taking an active part in your child/ren’s extended education and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being of all students involved, parental chaperones must
• Have submitted a child abuse/criminal background check form to the Missouri Family Care and Safety Registry.
• Have attended a “Protecting God’s Children Workshop” as per the requirements of the St. Louis Archdiocese. Please contact the office for further information.
• Have signed the Archdiocese of St. Louis Code of Ethical Conduct for Clergy, Employees, and Volunteers Working with Minors
• Parents are asked not to bring their preschool children if they are a designated classroom supervisor. Parent chaperones may transport only their child/ren if written communication is provided to the school prior to the activity.
3. Payment: Parents and guardians must pay their admission and transportation fees for the field trips. The teacher and/or staff member will provide all necessary fees and information to both parents and students prior to the field trip.
4. Permission slips : St. Anthony uses the St. Louis Archdiocesan field trip form. These official school permission slips must be signed in order to participate.
5. Transportation:

Whenever possible, St. Anthony School will use bus transportation by an insured carrier for field trips. Students are expected to ride the transportation provided on the field trip.

Private passenger vehicles may be used when a small number of students are involved with an activity or the cost of commercial transportation is prohibitive. Volunteer drivers must adhere to the following criteria…

NOTE: This would cover drivers under Archdiocesan insurance while acting as volunteer drivers. The Archdiocesan insurance will be excess coverage over the automobile insurance maintained by the volunteer .

• $10,000 Raffle: Sponsored by H&S, tickets are sold to supplement curriculum fees collected to purchase textbooks, classroom supplies and other curriculum materials. This fundraiser begins in November and continues until the dinner auction in March.

Aluminum Cans, ink jet cartridges, toner cartridges, Campbell soup labels, General Mills Boxtops for Education. 

• Progress reports are sent at the midway point of each quarter. Parents/guardians should sign them and return them to school.
• Report cards are issued at the end of each quarter. Parents/guardians should sign them and return them to school.

A

95-98

C

79-82

A-

94-93

C-

77-78

B+

91-92

D+

75-76

B

87-90

D

72-74

B-

85-86

D-

70-71

C+

83-84

F

69 and below

Progress in special classes (Art, Computers, Music, and Physical Education) and conduct will be reported according with the following codes…

S Satisfactory

NI Needs Improvement

U Unsatisfactory

Grades earned by the student reflect written work and classroom participation. Parents are encouraged to contact the classroom teacher when a student is having difficulty with any subject area.

• An “I” for incomplete work will be given on a progress report or report card in a subject area until all the work is submitted.
• Students who are doing failing work and working to capacity will receive the grade of “D”. Students who are doing failing work and are not working to capacity will receive the grade of “F”.

1. Gum is very destructive to property and no one should chew gum at anytime during the school day.
2. A warning will be issued for the first offense. An office referral for behavior will be issued on a second offense.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF STUDENTS (ST. LOUIS ARCHDIOCESAN POLICY #4401.3)

Students should have a complete physical examination upon entrance to kindergarten, third grade, and sixth grade. All new entrants at any grade level should have a physical examination if they have not had a physical in the past 12 months.

OTHER ST. ANTHONY HEALTH GUIDELINES:

State law requires that health forms must be kept up to date in the office. Please notify the school of any changes or additions to your child’s immunizations, disease or serious illness.

• Prior to registration for school students are required to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis as well as measles, rubella, polio, mumps, and Hepatitis B.
• Students in Kindergarten through eighth grade are required to have two doses of a measles containing vaccine (MMR, MR, or Measles vaccine) and must have received the last dose of Polio, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus on or after their fourth (4 th) birthday. Students in Kindergarten through eighth grade are also required to have three doses of Hepatitis B. A health nurse inspects the immunization records yearly. Kindergarten students must have one dose of varicella (chickenpox).
• It is unlawful for any student to register for school unless he/she has been immunized as required under the rule and regulations of the Division of Health of the Department of Public Health and Welfare. If any parent does not wish his/her child to be immunized, law requires a signed “Exemption Form” so stating to be sent to the school and placed in the child’s health file. These exemption forms are available from the school office.
• All medication should be brought directly to the school office in a container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or physician. The school health aide is the person designated to administer the medication. School personnel are never permitted to give aspirin or Tylenol, unless medication is sent to the school office. (see medication guidelines)

If a prescription drug or over the counter drug is to be administered a doctor’s permission slip is to be sent to school with the medication.

Gospel values of compassion and justice, as well as good current medical information will guide our response in the following areas: education, health practice, enrollment and admission to St. Anthony School, and the procedures to be applied to students or an employee who has a communicable disease. This includes one who is HIV infected, has ARC or AIDS. The decision to admit a child with HIV will be made by a committee composed of representative from CEO, the pastor, the principal, the parents, and the attending physician. Should this team be unable to reach a consensus on the course of action to be followed, the matter will be referred to the Superintendent who will make the final decision.

The St. Louis Archdiocese Policy #4604.3 states that : “Parish elementary schools and parish schools or religion shall maintain a learning environment that is FREE FROM HARASSMENT. No student in the school shall be subjected to any type of harassment.”

Harassment is defined as an unwanted and unwelcome behavior that interferes with a student’s performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning environment. Harassment includes physical, visual, verbal or sexual forms of behavior. Instances of harassment should be addressed using appropriate disciplinary consequences, counseling methods and parent/guardian contact and involvement in accordance with the nature and frequency of the offense.

• To promote clearer understanding of the mutual education responsibilities of parents and teachers.
• To provide a channel of communication for the sharing of information related to school activities which would be of benefit to both the school and the children.
• To work cooperatively to support the activities and educational programs of the school.
• To provide financial assistance for curricular materials and activities (see Fundraising).
• To oversee the SAAC (St. Anthony Athletic Club).
• To coordinate and staff Field Day.
• To schedule volunteers to help with various aspects of the school.
• To oversee Room Mothers & Fathers and to plan and implement the Mission Carnival, Christmas party, and Grandparents’ Day.
• To organize, set up and man the Festival Dance and Snack Wagon.

Our Home & School meets four times a year: September, November, February & April. Attending theses meetings can help you to know what is happening in the school. We encourage your attendance and invite you to volunteer whenever possible to help at school.

• Homework is important because it:
• Reinforces skills and information learned.
• Teaches students to work independently.
• Aids in evaluating student progress and should be taken seriously; however, homework in is NOT meant to be a pain! It is a way of helping a child understand and comprehend the lesson studied or done in class.
• The assignments may be daily or long range, and may be written or non-written, but, each assignment has a definite purpose and is designed to foster a habit of independent study. Teachers, students and parents have a responsibility in this regard:
• Teachers write the assignments on the board.
• Students (grades 2-8) copy all assignments in an assignment notebook and note the due date.
• Missing assignments due to illness should be completed written the same number of days as the number of days absent (ex.: 1 day absent=1 day to make p the work)
• Assignments must be completed as directed by the teacher.
• Work must be neat and have the proper heading on the paper.
• Students will turn in homework on time.
• Some homework may require parental direction and looking over homework can give you, the parents, an idea of your child’s progress in school. Parents also play an important role in their children’s homework. They should:

  • Establish homework as a top priority for their children.
  • Provide a regular time and quiet space for students to complete homework each day.
  • Assist children with homework, but, it is a disadvantage to the student if the parent does the work for the child.
  • The following has been established as a guide to follow in determining the amount of time your child should spend doing homework.

Kindergarten: 10-15 minutes

Grades 1 & 2: 20-30 minutes

Grades 3 & 4: 30-45 minutes

Grades 5 & 6: 45-60 minutes

Grades 7 & 8: 60-75 minutes

If assigned work takes your child more time than the above mentioned ordinary concentrated amount of time, please do not hesitate to consult your child’s teacher regarding this.

Cancellation of school due to inclement weather will be announced on KTUI 101 FM, 1560 AM, KSDK Channel 5, KMOV Channel 4 and KTVI Channel 2 as early as possible. St. Anthony School will be closed when the local public school is closed.

A decision about early dismissal during the day will be announced on KTUI. No student will be permitted to walk home without a parent or an assigned adult coming to walk with them.

If school is canceled, there will be no Before or After Care. If school is dismissed early because of inclement weather, an adult will remain with the children until you make arrangements for an early pickup, within an hour of dismissal. Any student staying longer will be assessed a $10 late fee. Before and After Care can be reached at 573-468-6297.

Parents who feel it is not safe for their child/ren to reach school or transportation arrangements cannot be made, must make the decision to keep their child/ren at home. A note stating the inability of the student to attend classes is required. Such absences will be excused.

It is required that students be covered by accident insurance if they participate in the sports program. The Archdiocesan Board of Education recommends a specific student accident policy. After reviewing costs, coverage, and services, this program is made available to all students at the beginning of each school year.

Parents of every pupil in school should declare in writing that they either do or do not want their child or children to be covered by the school insurance. A negative response is indicated by simply returning the insurance brochure with “NO” checked. Parents of every pupil in school sports must declare in writing that they will provide for the coverage of insurance for their children either by school insurance or their own insurance.

Students will have a regularly scheduled library visit each week. All library items will be due by the next scheduled library time. Students are issued library items in the following way:

• K-2: 1 book and 1 magazine
• 3-8: 2 books and 1 magazine

Books may be renewed but a student must bring the book to the library for it to be renewed. If a library book is not returned the student will be fined $.50 per book, per week. Students can lose library privileges if library items are damaged or fines are not paid.

The St. Louis Archdiocese has clarified the medication policy. Our school will be following the guidelines listed below.

Most medications that children require do not need to be given at school. Any medication that is given three times a day will be given at home (morning, after school, & bedtime). The school will not administer the first dose of any medication. If a medication (prescription or over-the-counter) must be given at school, the parents must follow these requirements:

• An emergency authorization form must be on file in the school listing the name of the child’s physician and phone numbers.
• There must be a written physician’s order for the medication (use the “Parental Consent For Administration To Their Child” form) with the name of the student, name of the medication, dosage, time interval to be given (if ordered “as needed”—a plan must be provided), and diagnosis or reason for medication. A current prescription label on container may serve as the physician’s order.
• Written permission must be provided by the parent/guardian requesting that the school comply with the physician’s order.
• Prescription medication should be brought to school in a container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy. Non-prescription medication should be in the original container. Ideally, the parent will have two containers, one for home and one for school. For medications that will be given for the entire school year, the child needs a new prescription container each school year.
• If there is ANY change in the dose or timing of the medication, the physician must submit the change in writing. This may be faxed or mailed to the school. A parent may not give permission to administer medication differently than the physician’s order.
• Students will not be able to carry medications with them at school.
• The school has the right to call the physician to clarify a medication order.

If your child requires Tylenol for headaches or tooth pain, cough syrup for a cough, Advil for abdominal cramping, etc. you will need a physician’s order. You may want to contact your physician and have him/her mail the order to the school. Having the order in place will save your child from needing the medication and not being able to get it. The over-the-counter medications must be supplied by the parent in their original container.

Classroom parties are held to celebrate reception of Sacraments and Christmas. Students do not exchange individual gifts at parties; they can exchange valentines during Valentines Day. Occasional classroom parties may occur for good behavior and special treats.

Birthday celebrations:: Individual treats for your student(s) birthday may be sent for their classroom . One food treat item for your student(s) birthday may be sent for their classroom. This would mean ice cream or cake; candy or one cupcake. Treats will be served to the student(s) classmates only during lunchtime. Water is available for students during birthday celebrations. Beverages (soda, juice, etc) are not to be sent as part of the celebration. (Local Wellness Policy 2006).

Balloons, flowers and other delivered gifts are not sent to the classroom, but are picked up in the office by the student at the end of the school day.

Promotion: The philosophy of St. Anthony School emphasizes and recognizes student effort; but the responsibility of a successful academic experience is the student’s. Students are promoted to each succeeding grade upon satisfactory completion of the work required for the preceding grade.

Retention: The decision to retain a student should be based on the following criteria:

• Academic readiness
• Social and/or emotional readiness
• Absenteeism/tardiness (See Attendance policies page 15)

Final average of two “F’s” in major subjects (Religion, Reading, English/language arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science) is criteria for retention. Teachers will be in close communication with parents concerning these matters.

In some cases, a child in a primary grade may not be considered mature enough or has not mastered the content and skills sufficiently to advance to the next grade. Sometimes it is beneficial for the child to stay a longer time in a particular grade until he/she has acquired the skills to advance to the next grade. Close communication between and home and school provides the constant support and the reinforcement needed by the child. The school will confer with the parents before the end of the 3 rd quarter so the best decision can be made for the child.

Retention of a student in the intermediate and upper grades is not always the most advantageous situation. Alternatives to retention such as individualized instruction, tutorial programs, and summer programs are encouraged. However, in specific cases more time on a particular grade level may be needed for some student to acquire the skills ordinarily assigned to that grade level.

If retention is being considered, parents will be made aware of this before the end of third quarter.

A. GENERAL RULES:

B. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT: (Kindergarten through Second Grade)

Kindergarten and new student registration begins in March for the upcoming school year. Re-enrollment registration for current students begins during Catholic Schools Week in late January. Curriculum fees are due before the first day of the following school year. Curriculum fees for 2006-07 are:

Curriculum fees are nonrefundable. Registration is not complete until all the paperwork is submitted (Birth certificate, Baptismal certificate, immunizations, and custodial papers). Enrollment is contingent upon receipt of all the paperwork in the school office.

Class Sizes: While St. Anthony School desires that the preferred situation is to provide a classroom setting for each individual grade the following are guidelines for class size at St. Anthony School. 

• The Maximum class size in a double grade classroom should not exceed 28 students.
• Consideration by the pastor and principal should be given to the combination of grade levels when the number of students in a grade level (K-8) falls below 10 students. 
• Consideration by the pastor and principal should be given to the separation of combined grades when the number of students in either grade level is above 10 students.

(School Board Policy adopted 04/20/06)