ACCESS TO RECORDS: The
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment) provides parents and
students the right of access to records and the right to request that
statements be changed or deleted or that statements made by the parents or
students be included in the records.
Authorized school employees have access to student records without parental
consent. (St. Anthony Tri-Parish School does provide the appropriate high
school counselors access to student files at the time ninth grade students are
registering for high school.)
The law also holds that non-custodial parents do not lose their
parental rights in this matter when they lose custody. In the absence of a court order to the
contrary, the school will provide the non-custodial parent with access to the
academic records and to other school-related information regarding the
child. If there is a court order
specifying that there is to be none given, it is the responsibility of the
custodial parent to provide the school with an official copy of the court
order. DIVORCED OR SEPARATED PARENTS MUST FILE A COURT-CERTIFIED COPY OF THE
CUSTODY SECTION OF THE DIVORCE OR SEPARATION DECREE WITH THE PRINCIPAL’S
OFFICE. THE SCHOOL WILL NOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE FOR FAILING TO HONOR ARRANGEMENTS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN MADE KNOWN.
The school needs to know when, if ever, a child can or cannot be released to a
non-custodial parent.
ADMISSION POLICY: St.
Anthony Tri-Parish School is open to all students and their families who desire
a Christian education and show a desire to succeed. The school does not discriminate against students on the basis of
race, sex, age (in accordance with Wyoming State law), national origin,
handicapping conditions (if, with reasonable accommodation on the part of the
school, the child’s needs can be accommodated), or religion. According to state law, a child must be 5
years old by September 15th to enter Kindergarten and 6 years old by
September 15th to enter First Grade. Kindergarten students and those students new to St. Anthony
Tri-Parish School must present a copy of a certified birth certificate and
immunization records before enrollment.
Catholic students must also furnish a copy of a Baptismal Certificate.
Academic Probation Policy: New students not previously
enrolled at St. Anthony Tri-Parish School and entering grades 1-8 shall be automatically
placed on “probationary status” for a period of nine weeks. New students shall not be permitted
to enter St. Anthony’s for 9th Grade unless moving from out of town,
or with the permission of the administration.
New 9th Grade students are on “probation” for a period of
four weeks. At the end of this time period, the student’s status shall be
changed to “fully admitted”, unless the principal determines that it is
necessary to conduct a hearing to include the student, parents/guardians, administration,
teachers, and other involved persons, the purpose of which will be to gather
information to be used to determine the future placement of the child in the
school program. After such a hearing,
the principal shall determine the placement status.
ASBESTOS: St.
Anthony Tri-Parish School is regularly monitored by the EPA for
asbestos-containing materials. St.
Anthony Tri-Parish School does have some areas with asbestos containing
materials. However, these materials are
continually inspected and have been deemed to be non-hazardous in their present
form.
ATHLETICS: Jr. High
students wishing to participate in athletics must have a current NCSD #1
Athletic/Activity Clearance Form on file in the school office before being
allowed to participate in any practices or events. The complete form contains the following:
a.
consent to participate
b.
consent for emergency medical treatment
c.
proof of insurance (accident/health)
d.
physical history information
e.
parental information agreement
f.
physician’s examination record
Jr. High students may
earn Letters by participating in sports offered by St. Anthony Tri-Parish
School. The criteria for earning a
Letter is: a student must participate in, compete in and complete a sport in
good standing. Team managers may be
awarded Letters at the discretion of the coach.
Elementary students (Grades 5-6) wishing to participate in
the after-school volleyball or basketball programs need to have a signed
consent form on file in the office.
These students do not need a physical exam, but it is important
that parents note any unusual physical problems on the consent form as well as
verification of insurance. Eligibility
for elementary sports will be determined by the homeroom teacher in conjunction
with the requirements of the coach.
Every effort will be made to help rather than punish a student who is
having difficulty in classes.
St. Anthony Tri-Parish School may assess a nominal fee for
participation in sports. This fee will
help pay for coaching staff. The
majority of the sports cost is covered by the Athletic Association. The Athletic Association sponsors fund
raising activities to provide revenue to cover the cost of joining the Wyoming
Athletic Association (which allows our students to play against city schools),
coaches, officials, equipment, uniforms, awards, and other expenses incurred by
sports programs at St. Anthony Tri-Parish School.
ATTENDANCE: Success in school is highly correlated
to attendance. Students who desire to
obtain the greatest benefit recognize that regular attendance and participation
in classes is essential. A small
percentage of students are habitually absent from school, often for little or
no reason. Students with a high
number of absences during a school year may be asked to repeat the current
grade. Any absence is disruptive to the educational process, not only for
the absent student (who falls behind in assigned work) but also for other
students whose progress may be slowed by the student who is far behind. It is also disruptive for a teacher whose
effectiveness may be hampered by trying to assist students who are behind and
who need special attention. Absence
from school is the most significant cause for lack of achievement.
Illness: When an
unexpected absence occurs, as in cases of illness, parents should call the
school office as close to 8:00 AM as possible.
If the school has not been notified, every attempt will be made to
contact the parent. If a student
becomes ill while at school, the child needs to tell his/her teacher, and then
report to the school office. If it is
necessary to call a parent to take the child home, we will. Otherwise the student will be returned to
class. Children will be sent home only
after contact with their parent/guardian.
It is imperative that parents fill out and return the emergency card so
that in case of an emergency the school knows where to contact the parent or
whom to contact if a parent is unavailable.
Pre-arranged absence: In
cases when the necessity for absence is known in advance, the student should
bring a written request from the parent/guardian. The request should state the time the student needs to be
dismissed as well as expected time of return.
These notes should be presented to the office during homeroom first
thing in the morning.
In cases where a student comes to school and then needs to be
dismissed, the student should bring a written excuse; please do not use phone
calls. These excuses should be cleared
through the office in the morning during homeroom. When a student knows in advance that he/she will miss class time,
every effort should be made to notify the teacher and collect homework. It is critical that the student stops
by the office and checks out prior to leaving the building and stops by to
check back in should he/she return that day.
At no time is a child to leave school without clearance from the
office. It is important that this
procedure be adhered to for the ultimate safety of the students.
Tardies: A student is tardy if he is not in his assigned
class when the period begins. If a
student arrives at school later than 10:00 AM, he is considered absent for the
morning. We understand that occasionally
something comes up on a particular morning to cause lateness, however we are
encouraging all families to take this responsibility of getting your children
to school on time. The 8:00 AM bell
signals the beginning of the school day.
All late students are to report to the office where their
parents/drivers need to sign them in.
Parents will be contacted in the case of excessive tardiness. A student arriving late to class is a
disturbance for the teacher, the rest of the class, and the late student
himself. A successful student is one
who comes to school every day on time.
The learning goals for the day are set by the students and teachers upon
arrival into the classroom. A tardy
student misses this vital instruction.
BEHAVIOR: An important aspect of the education of
a child is the development of self-discipline.
Good discipline is essential to the creation of both a positive
educational environment and an atmosphere of Christian growth. In keeping with this philosophy, the goal of
St. Anthony Tri-Parish School is to encourage students to become responsible
for their own actions and the resulting consequences of those actions, be they
positive or negative.
As an aspect of good classroom management it is expected that at
the beginning of the year each teacher will make clear their expectations, rules
and regulations, and established consequences.
Students are expected to respect the authority of all staff members and
behave responsibly even when not under the direct supervision of a classroom
teacher.
Most behaviors involving a failure to adhere to regular
classroom or playground rules will be handled by individual staff members. In chronic cases or when the action is more
severe (disrespect, insubordination, violent behavior, continued failure to
abide by classroom rules, truancy, destruction of property, public displays of
affection, verbal abuse, etc.) the matter will be referred to the
administration.
The partnership that exists between parents and school is
extremely important in a discipline program.
Parents are expected to support this program and cooperate to the extent
that they may be actively involved in their child’s discipline within this
program.
When the administration becomes involved in a serious discipline
case, parents will be informed. At such
a time that a student is sent to the office for disciplinary measures, he or
she will meet with the administration.
Every effort will be made to get that child back to the classroom as
soon as possible. A note may be sent
home, or a phone call may be made, depending on the severity of the
situation. This will explain the reason
for the administration’s involvement.
If a note is sent home, it is to be signed by a parent/guardian and
returned to the office the following school day.
If a student is sent to the administration for disciplinary
action a second time, the child will call the parent immediately in the
presence of the administration.
A third occasion of a student being referred to the
administration for discipline will require a conference with the student, parent/guardian,
teacher involved and the administration.
Further appropriate disciplinary steps will be determined during this
conference.
Consequences may include detention, loss of privileges, or
temporary removal from the classroom.
For more serious offenses (theft, assaults, vandalism, use or possession
of alcohol, tobacco or other illicit substances, etc.), or continued offenses
of a less serious nature, parents will be contacted and other consequences may
include notification of proper legal authorities, removal from the classroom
(In School Suspension), temporary removal from the school (Out of School
Suspension). In extreme cases the
student may be placed on behavioral probation or the parent may be asked to
remove a child from St. Anthony Tri-Parish School. A conference may be requested by a teacher, parent, or by the
administration at any time during the disciplinary process. The administration is the final recourse in
disciplinary matters.
Behavioral Probation:
When a student is placed on probation for continued behavioral problems,
the terms and time period of that probation will be established by the
administration. The parents and the
student will be notified of these terms in a conference prior to their being
placed in effect. At the end of that
probationary period, another conference will be held. At that time the compliance with the terms of probation will be
reviewed.
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EXAMPLES OF PROHIBITED
CONDUCT AND MINIMUM/MAXIMUM DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES
*Administration may impose
a wide range of consequences between the minimum/maximum guidelines. Legal involvement may be necessary in
certain situations.
DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES
MISCONDUCT MINIMUM MAXIMUM
Academic Dishonesty First Student Conference Suspension
Repeated Parent Involvement Suspension
Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco First Suspension Expulsion
Repeated Expulsion Expulsion
Arson First Suspension Expulsion
Repeated Expulsion Expulsion
Assault/Battery First Parent Involvement Expulsion
Repeated Suspension Expulsion
Burglary/Theft First Parent Involvement Expulsion
Repeated Suspension Expulsion
Defiance/Insubordination First Student
Conference Suspension
Repeated Parent Involvement Expulsion
Disrespect First Student Conference Suspension
Repeated Parent Involvement Expulsion
Explosives/matches First Parent Involvement Suspension
Repeated Suspension Expulsion
False Reports/Bomb First Parent
Involvement Expulsion
Threats Repeated Suspension Expulsion
Fighting First Parent Involvement Suspension
Repeated Suspension Expulsion
Forgery First Parent Involvement Suspension
Repeated Suspension Suspension
Habitual Disruptions First Parent Involvement Suspension
Repeated Suspension Expulsion
Harassment/ First Student Conference Suspension
Discrimination/
Threatening/ Repeated Parent Involvement Expulsion
Intimidation
Profanity/Obscenity First Student Conference Suspension
Repeated Parent Involvement Expulsion
Tardiness First Student Conference Detention
Repeated Parent Involvement Suspension
Unauthorized items First Confiscation Suspension
at school Repeated Parent Involvement Suspension
Vandalism First Parent Involvement Suspension/Restitution
Repeated Suspension Expulsion/Restitution
Weapons First Suspension Expulsion
Repeated Suspension Expulsion
BACKGROUND CHECKS: The Diocese of Cheyenne requires all
individuals who have unsupervised access to children complete background
checks. Individuals who drive on field
trips, sport events, or other activities must complete a driving check. This procedure is required to ensure the
safety of our children. All checks must
be completed (3-4 weeks) before driving, sponsoring, coaching, or supervising
children. Contact the school office for
more information.
BIKES/SKATEBOARDS, ETC:
Students who use bikes or other “wheeled” forms of transportation to get to
and from school are NOT to ride them on school property. Bike racks are available and we encourage
students to lock their bikes appropriately.
SKATEBOARDS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT SCHOOL.
BOOKS: The textbooks that students use while at
St. Anthony Tri-Parish School are the property of the school and are loaned to
the student. Every effort should be
made to take the very best care of all loaned materials. Teachers are expected to keep a record as to
the condition of the book upon checking it out and appropriate fines will be
levied for undue damage. In cases of
irreparable damage or lost books, the cost of replacement will be assessed to
the student. In an effort to encourage good organizational skills as well as to
keep costs down for book repair and replacement, all students are expected to
cover books, and store them in a neat and orderly fashion in their desks or
lockers.
CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT: It
is a felony for school officials to fail to report suspected child abuse to the
proper authorities. Our school will
report suspected child neglect as well.
CLOSED CAMPUS: St.
Anthony Tri-Parish School is a closed campus school. Students are not allowed to leave the school grounds during the
regular school day, including lunch period.
Exceptions to this regulation must be cleared through the school office
by parents.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
St. Anthony Tri-Parish School makes every attempt to make activities
available to students that will provide opportunities to enhance and complement
our regular curricular programs.
Every effort is made to provide students with opportunities to
participate in activities from a wide range of curricular areas. The purpose of these activities is to provide
students with esteem building opportunities and/or to encourage students to be
caring and active community members.
Students will be expected to maintain certain academic standards
(see “eligibility” section) and will be expected to maintain a high level of
discipline both during the activity and in the regular classroom. As representatives of St. Anthony Tri-Parish
School, all students, whether spectators or participants, are expected to show
good sportsmanship and Christian attitudes and behavior.
When these activities involve transporting students to other
schools, the responsibility of providing that transportation will belong to the
parents. Coaches or sponsors may assist
in finding available rides for students, but we must rely on parents to provide
the transportation. Coaches/sponsors will
provide information regarding schedules, activity sites, beginning and ending
times, etc. Parents must make sure to
have arrangements made for students to be picked up as soon as an event is
over.
COMMUNICATION: An important aspect of the philosophy of
St. Anthony Tri-Parish School is that the educational process is one built on a
partnership of parents and school.
Therefore, open communication is essential. Teachers respect parents as the primary responsible ones in their
child’s development of faith, ethical values, and the basic learning of our
culture within the sacred place of their home and neighborhood. The faculty see
themselves as professional educators at the service of the parents and their
children within the sacred environment of a Catholic school and church. Both
parents and educators are expected to contact each other as team members on a
regular basis through notes, phone calls, and most especially at
conferences. Parents can expect monthly
newsletters to be mailed to them from the principal; as well, children may
bring home weekly notes from their teacher or from the principal’s office as
necessary. Parents are expected to be
involved in the PTO organization.
Parents are welcome to visit the school at any time. However, when a parent wishes to discuss an
issue with a teacher or with the administration, an appointment is necessary.
Please contact the school secretary to request such appointments. She will communicate your desire and then confirm
a date and time. If problems arise regarding discipline, assignments, or
classroom management, first consult with your child’s teacher. If the concern
is unresolved, a conference with the teacher and principal may be
scheduled. For further action, a
meeting with the superintendent can be requested.
CURRICULUM: St.
Anthony Tri-Parish School abides by state regulations at all levels. Our goal is to provide an academically
challenging environment for all students and to develop a sense of Christian
awareness in all curricular area.
In addition to state mandated curriculum, St. Anthony Tri-Parish
School provides religion classes at all grade levels. The religion classes are based on the established dogma and
teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Classes also stress the development of Christian ethical and
moral values. All students, regardless
of their private religious beliefs, are required to participate in religion
classes at St. Anthony Tri-Parish School.
Liturgical and Para-liturgical celebrations are considered to be an
integral aspect of religion classes.
In order to broaden a student’s perspective about other cultures
of the world, Spanish is part of the curriculum offered at all levels. Music and Physical Education are also taught
at all grade levels, and all teachers are expected to incorporate the use of
computers into other curricular areas.
DRUGS/ALCOHOL: St.
Anthony Tri-Parish School is a Drug Free School Zone. Tobacco products are not allowed. Over-the-counter or prescription drugs shall not be in the student’s
possession while on St. Anthony School grounds.
ELECTRONICS: Students may MOT bring the following items
to school: radios, CD and tape players,
hand-held video games, walkmen, etc.
ELIGIBILITY: All Jr. High students are monitored on a
weekly basis for grades. In order to be
eligible for co-curricular activities, the student must maintain a 2.0 grade
point average, have no more than one “D”, and not be failing in any classes. “Ineligible” means that a student cannot
participate in games, activities, or practices for the following week-long
period (including week-ends).
Regardless of a student’s academic grades, behaviors or attitudes
unbecoming of a Christian may result in a student being ineligible for a
specified period or an entire season as determined by the administration. Except for excused appointments, a student
must be in school for at least a half-day in order to participate in
co-curricular activities on that day.
Students in a status of suspension (In School or Out of School) will be
considered ineligible for the period of time suspended.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSURE:
In the event of an emergency school closure, the announcement will be made
on local radio stations. St. Anthony
Tri-Parish School closes for weather emergencies when the Natrona County area
schools close. If parents need to be
reached, the numbers provided by parents on the Student Emergency Procedure
Card will be used.
FIELD TRIPS: Out-of-classroom
experiences can help create meaningful learning experiences in a variety of
curricular areas. Many teachers at St.
Anthony’s utilize this teaching technique by arranging field trips for their
students. Field trips are always
optional. Students will not be allowed
to attend field trip without proper parental permission. All students will be given permission slips
that will include the date(s), time, destination, method of transportation,
names of supervising adults, cost, and any other pertinent information. These permission slips are the only
acceptable method of giving permission. BY LAW, PHONE CALLS OR HAND
WRITTEN NOTES REGARDING SUCH PERMISSION CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
Students must remember that all field trips are a privilege
and students are expected to maintain a 2.0 grade point average and not be
failing in any activities. Poor
behavior may result in the loss of a field trip. The importance of behaving responsibly and in a Christian manner
should be discussed by parents and students prior to going on any field trip.
As part of the regular class day students may be taken
off-campus to City Park or to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church or Parish Center.
These outings will not require special permission.
FOOD, CANDY & GUM: Occasionally,
teachers or staff will offer a treat to the students, or students may be asked to
bring treats for classroom use.
Otherwise, students are not to bring their own food or candy to school
other than for lunch. Gum is
strictly prohibited at school at all times.
FUND RAISING:
In addition to tuition, all families are expected to assist in the fund raising
efforts of the PTO. Each family is
responsible for raising $500.00 in revenue through fundraising. This obligation may be met by selling three
Raffle Tickets, three “300 Club” tickets, two Golf Tournament entries,
purchasing SCRIP and Grocery certificates, selling Sally Foster Wrapping Paper,
or a combination thereof. If these obligations are not met, the balance will be
billed along with tuition billings.
GYM CLASS: All
students have Physical Education classes regularly. Students may be required to provide and wear appropriate attire
for PE classes. Loose fitting shorts or
sweats, T-shirts, and tennis shoes are considered appropriate gym attire. The
following regulations apply to PE classes:
Clothes should be clean and in good repair.
Sleeveless shirts, tank tops or half shirts are not
acceptable.
Clothing should not contain slogans that are inappropriate or
offensive.
Clothing should be worn for PE activities and subsequently
changed for regular school attire.
In special cases, students may be assessed a minimal fee in
order to participate in off-campus PE activities. In cases where the fees
create a hardship, the school will provide assistance so that no student is denied
participation in these activities due to financial constraints.
HOMEWORK: Homework is an important part of our
school program. Although some is
written, it often involves study or reading.
If a child spends excessive time on home study the teacher should be
contacted. It could be that school time
is not being used profitably or that he/she may need additional help in the
development of study skills. Likewise
parents should question children who rarely have homework. A regularly scheduled study or reading time
is suggested for home. Should the child
have no definite assigned homework, he/she should be encouraged to use this
time for independent reading or supplementary study.
Homework requirements vary at different levels, and each teacher
should provide information pertaining to specific homework guidelines as well
as reasonable expectations for the amount of time to be spent on homework.
HONOR ROLL: Junior
High students are eligible for recognition in four honor roll categories:
4.0
Honor Roll Students with
all A’s and/or A+’s
Principal’s
Honor Roll 3.8 to 3.99 GPA
1st
Honor Roll 3.5
to 3.79 GPA
2nd
Honor Roll 3.0 to 3.49 GPA
Honor Roll guidelines are as follows: GPA (grade point average)
is calculated by using the point value of letter grades from all classes. Students receiving a grade below a C, or an
Incomplete, will not be eligible for any Honor Roll.
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM: St.
Anthony Tri-Parish School participates in the National School Lunch
Program. Students are served a Type-A
nutritional lunch or they may bring a lunch (milk tickets are available). Reduced and free meals are provided
according to guidelines established by the State Department. Applications for reduced or free meals are
available in the office at any time.
Parents who may qualify are encouraged to apply. Students receiving free or reduced meals are
not discriminated against or identified in any way other than to required
personnel.
Parents are asked to set up a family lunch account. Please send lunch money to school in an
envelope marked “lunch money” with the student’s name on it. Do not combine lunch money with tuition
payments. Lunch prices are: $1.75 for
students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade; $2.00 for students in
Grades 6 through 9; and $2.25 for adult guests. Single milk cartons are available for $.25. Pop is not allowed with lunches.
Parents are welcome to eat lunch with their child. It is necessary for parents to call the
office by 8:30 AM in order for the cooks to accommodate for extra meals. Parents are required to assist in the
lunchroom on a rotating basis. Notice
will be sent home to you, via your child, when your turn occurs. The monthly lunch menu also includes the
parent helper for the day. If serving
this duty is not possible, your lunch account will be billed $5.00 for a
substitute.
INSURANCE: St. Anthony Tri-Parish School does not
carry medical insurance for pupils.
Medical costs for injuries sustained at school or in school activities
are the responsibility of parents.
Information for inexpensive insurance is available at the school. THIS INSURANCE IS NOT SPONSORED OR MANAGED
BY THE SCHOOL. Insurance is not
mandatory except in cases of those students who participate in school sponsored
athletic programs.
LOCKERS: Students in grades 1-9 are provided
lockers. In grades 1-5 the lockers are
primarily meant for backpacks, coats, and other clothing; students of these
lower grades are expected to store their books and materials in their desks. In grades 6-9, each student is provided with
a locker in which to store their books as well as gym clothes, coats, etc. Teachers will provide guidelines for keeping
a neat locker and students are expected to abide by these guidelines. It is not recommended that students use
lockers to store valuables as locks are not to be placed on them. If valuables must be brought to school the
best place to leave them is in the office.
The administration reserves the right to open or search a
student’s locker or desk if there is a reasonable belief that the student is not
abiding by school regulations or is in possession of any material or substance
that may be deemed inappropriate by the school administration, in accordance
with policies established by the Executive Committee.
LOITERING: Casper city ordinances deem it unlawful
for any person not being a student, faculty member, employee, or person
authorized by a school official to enter or remain upon school grounds or
within the school building, unless attending or participating in a scheduled
activity that is open to the public. It
shall be unlawful for any person to remain on school ground or in any school
building after having been asked to leave by a school official. Any person violating any provision of this
ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
By reason of this
ordinance, students are encouraged to refrain from inviting students from other
schools to meet them or visit them on or near St. Anthony Tri-Parish School
property.
LOST AND FOUND: Please mark student belongings with
names. Found items will be located in
the hallway near the first floor north door. All unclaimed items will be
donated to charity at the end of each quarter.
MEDICATION: It is highly recommended that all
necessary medication be administered at home.
Students may not keep any medication on their person, in their
backpack or purse, or in their locker.
No medication--including Aspirin, Tylenol or vitamins--will be
administered by school personnel unless requested in writing by the
child’s parent/guardian or physician.
If a student must have medication of any type during school
hours, the following procedure will be followed:
1. A Request for Administration of Medication
Form (available from the office) must be completed by a parent/legal
guardian and presented to appropriate school personnel prior to the dispensing
of any medication.
2. Parents of students taking medication
prescribed by a physician must present the medication in its original container
to the school office with the required signed form.
3.
Parents of students taking over the counter medication must present the
medication in the manufacturer’s original container to the office with the
required signed form.
NINTH GRADE STUDENTS: It
is important for all ninth grade students to realize that credits earned in
ninth grade will be applied toward their high school graduation
requirements. In the spring of the year
counselors from the Casper high schools provide St. Anthony ninth graders with
orientation and registration information.
It is advised that both parents and teachers be actively involved in
helping a student choose the most appropriate classes for his/her course of
study. A graduation ceremony is held
for our students at a special Mass at the end of the year. The annual awards assembly will also be
held. Ninth graders are assessed a
graduation fee of $40.00 to cover expenses.
PARENT TEACHER
ORGANIZATION: All parents are members of the PTO. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday
of each month and are noted on the monthly calendars. Please come to the meetings, learn about our programs, meet other
parents, and offer your ideas and suggestions.
PIP hours are offered for attendance at these meetings.
PIP: (Parent
Involvement Program): This
service hour program consists of each family working at least twenty (20) hours
of volunteer time during the year or being assessed $200.00. This is required of each family and there
are various ways to work these hours.
Please ask if you are not sure how these hours can be
served. All parent volunteers are
responsible for logging their own hours on the log sheets that can be picked up
in the school office. These log sheets should be turned into the office at the
end of each quarter.
PLAYGROUND: The playground at St. Anthony Tri-Parish
School is intended for use during school hours only. The school provides playground supervision in the morning
beginning at 7:45 AM, during recesses, and after school until 3:05. Students are not to loiter in front of the
building, in the building or in the bathrooms during these times. Students are not to use the playground
outside of these times unless accompanied by a teacher or parent. Parents who cannot accommodate regular
school times for pick up and delivery of children are asked to make
arrangements for supervision for their child.
In cases of co-curricular activities that meet after or before school,
the sponsor/coach of that activity is expected to notify the parents of a
meeting/practice schedule. The
sponsor/coach is responsible for supervision until the time stated for the end
of the meeting or practice. At that
time, arrangements must be made by the parents for supervision or pick-up. Failure to recognize parental responsibility
in this area may result in a meeting with the administration during which an
acceptable alternative will be worked out.
RECESS: Weather permitting, all students are
required to be on the playground during recess and after lunch. If a child is too ill to go outside for
fresh air, then the child should be kept at home. Students are to be suitably dressed for the weather.
SCHOOL EMERGENCIES: A
primary responsibility of St. Anthony Tri-Parish School is to provide a safe
and secure environment for all.
Therefore, our school has established procedures and plans for
responding to foreseeable crises.
Parents of students enrolled at St. Anthony Tri-Parish School need to
know that procedures for dealing with the following foreseeable crises have
been established for our school: bomb threat, earthquake, emergency school
closure, environmental disaster/hazardous materials, explosions, exposure to
blood borne pathogens, fire, post-vention for school tragedies, search and
seizure, tornado, violence, weapons in schools. These plans were developed by our Building Crisis Management
Team. Each of the plans includes a prevention, intervention, and post-vention
component. Teachers are expected to
teach and review emergency procedures with all students. There will be occasional practice drills to
review evacuation procedures (i.e. fire drills).
SECOND GRADE STUDENTS: An
important aspect of the Second Grade Religion Education Program is preparation
for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. Parents are expected to be involved in the
preparation for these celebrations.
Information will be sent home by the teacher when necessary.
SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS: An important aspect of the Seventh Grade
Religion Education Program is preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation. Parents are expected to be involved in the
preparation for this celebration.
Information will be sent home by the teacher when necessary.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: It is
imperative to remember that every right has a corresponding responsibility. No student has the right to interfere with
the education of his/her fellow students.
It is the responsibility of each student to respect the rights of all
who are involved in the education process.
Every
member of the school community, including students, staff, and parents, has the
responsibility to promote regular attendance at school, orderly conduct in and
out of the school, freedom from fear of insults, harassment or injury and
maximum opportunities for learning for each student.
Therefore,
while on the school grounds, facilities, or at school-sponsored events, the
responsibility of students of St. Anthony Tri-Parish School shall be:
1)
to help maintain an
overall atmosphere conducive to learning and to respect the principle that no
student shall engage in an activity which disrupts or shows clear convincing
evidence of threatening to disrupt the school operation and/or interfere with
the public and private rights of others;
2)
to respect the staff by
obeying all reasonable requests with equanimity and not using profanity or
obscene gestures;
3)
to practice and
encourage honesty in academic work and in all other activities;
4)
to promote the physical
safety and personal security of all others, exercising in the pursuit, a high
degree of self-discipline;
5)
to respect the property
of the school by caring for it and protecting it from theft and damage, at the
same time respecting the individual property of staff and other students in the
same way;
6)
to attend classes, be on
time, and attempt to complete the course of study as prescribed by St. Anthony
Tri-Parish School;
7)
to not use, possess,
buy, or sell alcohol, narcotics, or other dangerous drugs;
8)
to not use and
discourage others from possessing or transmitting any kind of weapon.
SUPPLIES: A supply list that outlines the supplies
a student will need to start the year is available from the office. Replacements for these supplies should be
obtained as needed. If a family is in
need of assistance with these supplies, please contact the school office.
TELEPHONES: Office phones are business phones and
should only be used by students for emergency situations. Teachers can provide a phone pass for school
related, important reasons to use the phone.
Please tell your child before coming to school each day what their plan
is for after school. It should not be
necessary for students to call home at dismissal time to see where they are to
go or who is picking them up. Students are not allowed to use personal cell
phones during school hours.
TUITION: Tuition
figures are adopted by the Executive Committee in the spring of each year. Approximately eighty percent of the St.
Anthony Tri-Parish School budget is funded through tuition with the rest
provided by annual giving from the parents, donations, PTO fund-raising, and
dividends from trust accounts. Families
who are registered in any of the three local parishes are supported by their
home parish in the form of a subsidy that covers 20% of the established
tuition. Information on Tuition
Assistance is available through the school office.
Fees:
PRESCHOOL:
Registration
fee: $25.00 (non-refundable)
3
and 4-year-old fee: $70.00, $90.00, or $140.00 per month
5-year-old
fee: $140.00 per month
SCHOOL
GRADES K-9:
Registration
Fee: $50.00 per child (non-refundable)
Book
Fee: $140.00 per child (non-refundable)
Grades
K-9 (Catholic tuition)
$2100.00 per year/per child
(Non-Catholic
tuition) $2500.00 per year/per child
4th
child (and up) in the family are tuition free
Method of Payment:
I.
Pay full tuition and books by September 2, 2005 and receive
$50.00 off.
II. FACTS
Payment Plan—automatic monthly deduction from your savings or checking account.
(Fee=$35.00 per family, per year.)
III.
First Interstate Bank tuition loan.
UNIFORM CODE: Students in Kindergarten through 9th
Grade are expected to abide by the school uniform regulations. Please refer to a copy of the uniform code
for specifics. A copy of the regulations can be found later in this
handbook. Extra copies of the uniform
code are available in the office. Parental cooperation in assuring that the
students attend school in the correct uniform is urgently requested.
VISITORS: All
visitors to the school need to come in the main school entrance near the corner
of 7th and Wolcott. Visitors need to
check in at the office, where they will receive a Visitor’s Pass, before going
elsewhere in the building. No
unauthorized visitors are allowed in the building.
WEAPONS IN SCHOOL: As you are aware, this has become a
significant issue across the nation.
Unfortunately, we in Casper are not exempt from the problems associated
with weapons in the schools. Possession
and/or use of any dangerous or deadly weapon in any school building, on school
grounds, in any school vehicle, or at any school-sponsored activity is
prohibited. A student shall not
possess, handle, transmit, or conceal any object that could be used as a
weapon, disrupt the educational process, or cause harm to another person. This weapon definition is not limited to the
obvious, but includes any item that can be construed as a weapon, such as guns
of any type, water and toy guns that resemble the real thing, Ninja stars,
screwdrivers, ball bats, slingshots, bludgeons, knives, or any pocketknife. The
possession or use of any such weapon shall require that proceedings for the
suspension, with the possibility of expulsion, of the students involved shall
be initiated immediately by the administration. Obviously, this regulation would seemingly pertain to older
students more than younger ones, but no distinction is drawn. We hope you will take some time at home to
visit with your child about the potential dangers of such weapons, and work
with the school by making certain that your child is clearly instructed against
bringing such weapons to school. We,
too, will speak with all students about the potential dangers of such
weapons.
Boys Uniform Code
Grades K-5
SLACKS & SHORTS—Navy blue cotton dress or corduroy, tailored
(no baggy pants) with NO colored trim, exterior pockets, flaps, zippers, slits,
snaps, contrasting stitching, etc. NO
jean style pants with brads, patch pockets, or outside stitching. Shorts may be worn in August, September,
October, April, May, & June. NO
spandex, biker shorts, jams, gym shorts, sweatpant shorts, jean shorts, or
extremely baggy shorts. All pants must
fit and be worn on the waist. Belts
must be worn with pants & shorts that have belt loops—even under
sweatshirts. NO cutting off belt
loops. NO carpenter or cargo pants or
shorts.
SHIRTS—Solid white only, plain or button down collar,
turtlenecks, or knit polo shirts. Long
or short sleeves may be worn, but no sleeveless, collarless, or tee shirts are
permitted. Shirts must be tucked in
at all times. Only a plain white short
sleeved tee shirt may be worn under white shirts for warmth.
SWEATSHIRTS & SWEATERS—Only St. Anthony sweatshirts may be worn during the day
as well as plain white or plain navy sweaters.
White, collared shirts must be worn under sweaters &
sweatshirts. Sweatshirts must be worn
properly—NOT tied around the waist.
SOCKS must be worn at all times. Shoes must fit properly and laces must be tied.
NO earrings, nail polish, or makeup may be worn in
school. NO studded or spiked
accessories are allowed.
NO hairstyle or hair color may be worn that causes
distraction or undue attention.
Clothing, including uniform
holiday dress, must be respectful and school appropriate.
St. Anthony jerseys may be
worn by sport team members on game days with uniform pants. White tee shirts or school shirts are to be
worn under these jerseys.
Physical
Education—uniform length shorts required, short sleeve tee shirts. Logos and pictures must be school
acceptable.
Outerware—Beginning
in September of 2004, hooded St. Anthony Tri-Parish School sweatshirts will be
available for outerware. Style choices
include pullover and zippered. These
are for outside only—not in the classroom.
Fridays are “color day” when
students may wear other St. Anthony shirts with their uniform pants. This includes St. Anthony T-shirts, Science
Fair, Math-A-Thon, Choir, Class colored T-shirts, and other club shirts associated
with St. Anthony Tri-Parish School. St.
Anthony T-shirts and sweatshirts are available in the school library.
Grade 6-9**
Slacks & shorts—Same
as above. Khaki color is added.
Shirts—Same as above.
Navy is added.
Sweaters & sweatshirts—Older crew neck St. Anthony sweatshirts may be worn;
also newer navy & maroon, quarter zip with logo. Same regulations as above.
**Junior High boys must
follow all regulations from above in regards to dress.
Uniforms may be purchased
from the ACU Uniform Company, Land’s End, or JC Penney catalogs. Frenchtoast.com offers reasonably priced
uniform pieces. Many uniform pieces may
be picked up locally, but if you are in doubt—please ask before shopping.
UNIFORM PIECES WILL BE
ALLOWED AT THE ADMINISTRATION’S DISCRETION
