Homework Policy
The Archdiocesan Curriculum Guidelines suggest that students in fourth grade should spend an average of 60 minutes per night on homework. In fourth grade this includes both written work and studying assignments.
We ask that a parent sign the Homework Assignment book on a daily basis.
If a student does not complete a homework assignment the following will occur:
1. Each time a student misses an assignment, a slip will be sent home notifying parents. Parents are asked to sign and return the slip the following day.
2. Students will miss snack time the day an assignment is missed and will be required to complete the assignment during this time.
3. Students will lose a point from their homework grade each time they miss an assignment. There will be a total of 60 points given for homework in ELA and Math each Trimester. This will count for 5% of their total grade in these subject areas.
Behavior Policy
The below system will be used for student misbehavior. Examples of misbehavior that would follow this system include but are not limited to: talking and or shouting out, being disrespectful, and not being prepared for class. There are certain behaviors that would not follow this guideline and would be handled on a case by case basis.
1st Warning- A verbal warning will always be given to a student for misbehavior in class.
2nd Warning- The student will be issued a yellow card for their misbehavior.
3rd Warning- The student will receive a Discipline Notice.
Below is the system used for Discipline Notices for grades 4-8:
Discipline Notice 1, 2 and 3- There will be a parent/teacher conference either in person or via the phone after Discipline Notice 3. The teacher initiates the conference.
Discipline Notice 4, 5, and 6- There will be a parent/principal/teacher/student conference in school after the 6th Discipline Notice. The homeroom teacher will initiate the plans for the conference.
Discipline Notice 7, 8, and 9- After a 9th Discipline Notice, the student becomes a candidate for suspension. The principal and pastor will review previous notices and inform all parties of the decision. If a suspension occurs, then the suspension process will proceed.
Thank you for your continued support in our effort to teach responsibility and accountability to your children.
Attendance Policy
When a student is absent from class the parent must call into the Attendance Line at 610.287.2500 and choose Option 1. Information included with the call should be: student’s name, the student’s Homeroom Teacher, the reason for the absence.
Teachers or an assigned Homework Helper will record the work this student missed during their absence. It is the responsibility of the student to retrieve the missed work during their absence. Make-up work for a student will be given to them upon their return, whether it be for an illness or planned absence.
A doctor’s note must be provided for any student who has been absent three consecutive days from school.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Distinguished Honors
Distinguished Honor cards are awarded with the trimester report cards to students in grades 4 through 8. Students are required to have achieved a 95 or above in every subject as well as a minimum of a 3 in the specialized areas of Art, Music, Physical Education, World Language and Technology and in the non-academic areas of Personal Development and Behavior, Effort and Study Skills.
First Honors
First Honor cards are awarded with the trimester report cards to students in grades 4 through 8. Students are required to have achieved a 92 or above in every subject area as well as a minimum of a 3 in the specialized areas of Art, Music, Physical Education, World Language and Technology and in the non-academic areas of conduct and effort.
Second Honors
Second honor cards are awarded with the trimester report cards to students in grades 4 through 8. Students are required to have achieved an 88 or above in every subject area as well as a minimum of a 3 in the specialized areas of Art, Music, Physical Education, World Language and Technology and in the non-academic areas of conduct and effort.
The Archdiocesan Curriculum Guidelines suggest that students in fourth grade should spend an average of 60 minutes per night on homework. In fourth grade this includes both written work and studying assignments.
We ask that a parent sign the Homework Assignment book on a daily basis.
If a student does not complete a homework assignment the following will occur:
1. Each time a student misses an assignment, a slip will be sent home notifying parents. Parents are asked to sign and return the slip the following day.
2. Students will miss snack time the day an assignment is missed and will be required to complete the assignment during this time.
3. Students will lose a point from their homework grade each time they miss an assignment. There will be a total of 60 points given for homework in ELA and Math each Trimester. This will count for 5% of their total grade in these subject areas.
Behavior Policy
The below system will be used for student misbehavior. Examples of misbehavior that would follow this system include but are not limited to: talking and or shouting out, being disrespectful, and not being prepared for class. There are certain behaviors that would not follow this guideline and would be handled on a case by case basis.
1st Warning- A verbal warning will always be given to a student for misbehavior in class.
2nd Warning- The student will be issued a yellow card for their misbehavior.
3rd Warning- The student will receive a Discipline Notice.
Below is the system used for Discipline Notices for grades 4-8:
Discipline Notice 1, 2 and 3- There will be a parent/teacher conference either in person or via the phone after Discipline Notice 3. The teacher initiates the conference.
Discipline Notice 4, 5, and 6- There will be a parent/principal/teacher/student conference in school after the 6th Discipline Notice. The homeroom teacher will initiate the plans for the conference.
Discipline Notice 7, 8, and 9- After a 9th Discipline Notice, the student becomes a candidate for suspension. The principal and pastor will review previous notices and inform all parties of the decision. If a suspension occurs, then the suspension process will proceed.
Thank you for your continued support in our effort to teach responsibility and accountability to your children.
Attendance Policy
When a student is absent from class the parent must call into the Attendance Line at 610.287.2500 and choose Option 1. Information included with the call should be: student’s name, the student’s Homeroom Teacher, the reason for the absence.
Teachers or an assigned Homework Helper will record the work this student missed during their absence. It is the responsibility of the student to retrieve the missed work during their absence. Make-up work for a student will be given to them upon their return, whether it be for an illness or planned absence.
A doctor’s note must be provided for any student who has been absent three consecutive days from school.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Distinguished Honors
Distinguished Honor cards are awarded with the trimester report cards to students in grades 4 through 8. Students are required to have achieved a 95 or above in every subject as well as a minimum of a 3 in the specialized areas of Art, Music, Physical Education, World Language and Technology and in the non-academic areas of Personal Development and Behavior, Effort and Study Skills.
First Honors
First Honor cards are awarded with the trimester report cards to students in grades 4 through 8. Students are required to have achieved a 92 or above in every subject area as well as a minimum of a 3 in the specialized areas of Art, Music, Physical Education, World Language and Technology and in the non-academic areas of conduct and effort.
Second Honors
Second honor cards are awarded with the trimester report cards to students in grades 4 through 8. Students are required to have achieved an 88 or above in every subject area as well as a minimum of a 3 in the specialized areas of Art, Music, Physical Education, World Language and Technology and in the non-academic areas of conduct and effort.