We are so happy that you have chosen to join the St. Anthony School Family, where we all strive to become Saints. Within, you will find helpful information and school policies and procedures.

Why do we do what we do at St. Anthony Catholic School? Here’s why: We imbue each of the subjects we study at St. Anthony with the goodness, the truth, and the beauty of creation. Learning about creation helps us to know, to love, and to give our lives to the Creator of it all. Think about it – God Himself had to learn how to be a carpenter, how to speak and read His native Aramaic and the Scriptures of the Jewish people.

Being a Catholic school sets us apart from other local private and public schools. As the first educator of your child(ren), you model your faith. As students, you are called to live a life of holiness. Let’s rely on Jesus so that our time here together helps us grow closer to one another and to those in need.

God bless you,

Sr. Mary Jackson, FMA - Principal

HANDBOOK

Purpose And Use

This handbook exists for the efficient operation of St. Anthony School. In appropriate circumstances, the Principal has the discretion to take actions other than those specified in the handbook. We use it as a guideline for our interactions.

Amendments

This handbook is subject to change at any time by the School Administration. The handbook remains available here at all times.

ACCREDITATION

St. Anthony School is accredited as a STEM school by Cognia , the world’s largest accrediting and school improvement organization.

PHILOSOPHY

We adhere to St. John Bosco’s “Preventive System of Education” implementing three basic tenets:

Loving-Kindness: He encouraged all teachers to practice gentleness in a “family spirit.”
Religion: He recommended the faithful practice of the Sacraments and devotion to Our Blessed Mother.
Reason: St. John Bosco exhorted the provision of the ‘why’ to students, minimizing the need for discipline.

Beliefs

We believe all children are a sacred and shared trust. We believe that each child is a gift from God who must be treated with dignity, respect, and care.

Goals

Based on these beliefs, we embrace the following goals:

To integrate the Gospel into the curriculum creating adults who make solid moral choices, continue growth in their faith, and share their faith with others.
To provide a curriculum that fosters 21st century literacies: the ability to create, collaborate, cooperate, and act ethically.
To graduate lifelong learners with the knowledge, multi-dimensional skills, and competencies to meet the challenges of a technological and global society.
To instill a growth mindset to enhance our Church, our world, and one another better by their presence.

Non-discrimination Policy

St. Anthony School admits students of any race, color, religion, and ethnic origin, without discrimination. Every student has access to all the education, rights, privileges, programs, and activities available at the school.

VISION

Rooted in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, St. Anthony School, in communion with the Catholic Schools of the Paterson Diocese, and as an integral part of St. Anthony Parish Community, is committed to bringing about the Christian transformation of the world.

MISSION

Diocesan Schools Mission Statement

The mission of the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Paterson is to develop communities that are Christ-centered, academically excellent, and welcoming, enabling students to be lifelong learners and good citizens of the world.

St. Anthony School Mission Statement

As members of the Diocese of Paterson, we, the school community of St. Anthony, seek to prepare our students to live according to Catholic values as they strive toward academic excellence and spiritual growth. With the cooperative efforts of administration, faculty, parents and parish, we provide a moral foundation for our students by following Jesus’ example in implementing guiding principles of reason, religion, and loving kindness. We are committed to supplying our children with a solid educational background, the resources they need to achieve, and the confidence that will lead to their success.

STEM School Mission Statement

We, the Catholic school educators of the Diocese of Paterson, will lead and model the teaching and integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through innovative and research-based student engagement.

STEM education, grounded in Catholic values, will prepare and empower our students to be creative, collaborative and morally responsible contributors to the advancement of the global community.

CODE OF CONDUCT

A spirit of Christ-like charity, respect for authority, and mutual cooperation are essential elements of the learning environment at St. Anthony School. Students attending the Morning Care and After Care program, as well as those participating in Extracurricular Activities are required to follow the Code of Conduct.

Student Responsibilities

Comply with the policies set forth in the handbook, including dress code and conduct, on school property and during outside school-related functions.
Follow each teacher’s rules and instructions.
Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
Speak respectfully; no answering back, name calling, teasing, cursing or unkind words.
Adhere to all school rules and follow directions the first time
Be considerate of school property and others.
Cooperate, complete all assignments, and have materials required for class.
Demonstrate courtesy to teachers, staff, after- and before-school caregivers, lunchroom workers, coaches, any adults working at the school, and all other visitors.
Exercise self-discipline in school and during all school-related activities.
Respect the school and peers, and always use good judgment on social media sites and other online meeting places. Use of social media should not negatively affect another person or any institution.
Be attentive to not harm nor intend to harm others.
Abstain from passing notes, excessive talking, chewing gum and eating.

Water Bottle Policy is later in the document. You can click here to see it.

Parent Responsibilities

Treat all members of the St. Anthony School family with respect, both in person and online.
Partner with the teachers and the school.
Develop spiritual growth in their child.
Ensure their child is punctual and ready for class.
Discuss concerns through the proper channels.
Cooperate with school staff to resolve issues.
Ensure the school office has current contact information.

Staff Responsibilities

Develop effective learning programs that meet the needs of every student.
Demonstrate Christian behavior and incorporate Christian principles into all disciplines.
Promote each student’s self-image by rewarding good behavior with positive feedback.
Deal with discipline issues fairly and consistently.
Communicate with parents regarding academic or conduct issues that affect student progress.
Treat parents and students with sensitivity and respect.

SCHOOL ORGANIZATION

The organization of St. Anthony School is as follows:

PreK3: Offers the opportunity to develop socially and spiritually while furthering independence.

Pre-K 4: Provides a series of learning experiences that foster cultural enrichment and school/social readiness.

Kindergarten - Grade 2: Introduces departmentalization; primarily features self-containment for the major subjects.

Grades 3-5: Fosters autonomy by extending departmentalization throughout the curriculum.

Grades 6-8: Introduces full departmentalization with eventual homogeneous grouping for mathematics and science.

All Grades: Art, music (band for older grades), computer science, Spanish, and physical education are offered by special subject teachers.

ADMISSION POLICY

In addition to the Non-Discrimination Policy above, St. Anthony School welcomes students of all faiths.

Catholic Applicants

St. Anthony School depends upon the support of our parish church, so active parishioners of St. Anthony Church enjoy a parishioner discount for the children they register. Parishioners must regularly contribute to the weekly envelope system of St. Anthony Church for at least six months prior to application for the discount. Catholic applicants submit a Baptismal Certificate and verification of any additional sacraments, if applicable.

Non-Catholic Applicants

Non-Catholic students are welcome at St. Anthony School and acknowledge that the school exists to educate in the framework of Catholic values. Non-Catholic students participate in religion classes and attend liturgical services, Masses and retreats scheduled for students during the school year.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Age Requirements

A birth certificate must be submitted for proof of age.

A Preschooler must be 2 ½ and toilet-trained.
A Pre-Kindergartener must be four years old on or before October 1.
A Kindergartener must be five years old on or before October 1.

Physical Examinations

N.J.A.C. 6A: 16-2.2 requires students to undergo a medical exam prior to school entry. It is recommended (at minimum) to have a complete physical exam for students entering Grade 4 and Grade 8. Students entering school for the first time, or any returning students must have a physical examination form completed by their healthcare provider. A completed Universal Child Health Record is necessary.

Immunization Requirements

Immunization requirements are issued by the NJ Department of Health, N.J.A.C. 8: 57-4. Parents/guardians are required to provide the school with documentation of all required immunizations.

Pre-Kindergarten

DTP/DTaP	4 doses
Polio	3 doses
Measles	1 dose on or after the 1st birthday
Mumps	1 dose on or after the 1st birthday
Rubella	1 dose on or after the 1st birthday
Varicella	1 dose on or after the 1st birthday
Hib	1 dose (minimum) on or after the 1st birthday
Pneumococcal	1 dose (minimum) on or after the 1st birthday
Influenza	1 dose given between September 1st and December 31st

Kindergarten – Grade 8

DTP/DTaP	4 doses (one must be on or after the 4th birthday) OR any 5 doses
Polio	3 doses (one must be on or after the 4th birthday) OR any 4 doses
Measles	2 doses on or after the 1st birthday
Mumps	1 dose on or after the 1st birthday
Rubella	1 dose on or after the 1st birthday
Varicella	1 dose on or after the 1st birthday OR documentation from healthcare provider indicating history of chicken pox
Hib	1 dose (minimum) on or after the 1st birthday
Pneumococcal	1 dose (minimum) on or after the 1st birthday
Hepatitis B	3 doses
Tdap	1 dose for students entering Grade 6
Meningococcal	1 dose for students entering Grade 6

Note: An applicant whose immunization record is incomplete will not be admitted into St. Anthony School.

Tuition

Tuition is paid through the FACTS tuition program.

St. Anthony School reserves the right to suspend educational services if tuition is more than one month in arrears. All fees must be paid before diplomas and transfer records are made available.

St. Anthony School 2023 - 2024 Tuition & Fees
	Parishioner	Non-Parishioner
Grades K - 8
Full Day 8:00 am - 3:00 pm	$6,160 - One Child $10,140 - Two Children $13,430 - Three Children	$7,385 - One Child $11,445 - Two Children $15,505 - Three Children
PreK4

Full Day 8:00 am - 3:00 pm	$7,425	$7,860
PreK3
Half Day 8:00 am - 11:30 am	$6,195 (5 Half Days)	$6,609 (5 Half Days)
Full Day 8:00 am - 3:00 pm	$7,421 (5 Full Days)	$7,855 (5 Full Days)

*(Registered and practicing parish community member, using weekly envelopes)

Other Fees

Registration

Every family must submit a non-refundable registration fee of $350.00 per student to cover administrative costs, books, school insurance, technology, on-line subscriptions, lab and art fees.

Home/School Association Dues

$50.00 per family

FACTS Tuition Fee

$50.00 per family

ATTENDANCE POLICY

New Jersey law requires 180 student days annually. Prompt, regular attendance is required of all students unless they become ill or must miss a day due to unavoidable circumstances.

Regular attendance and participation in classes, along with interaction between student and teacher, as well as the interaction among students in class are a vital and integral part of the learning process. Attendance is seen as a means of serving educational ends. Frequent absences from school and tardiness from school disrupts the continuity of the instructional process.

Any student accumulating more than 21 absences for the year may not be promoted unless acceptable documented evidence is presented to the school administration.

School Hours

Full time PreK3-8 students: 7:50 AM – 3:00 PM

Part-time PreSchool students: 7:50 AM – 11:30 AM

Morning Care Program: 7:00 AM – 7:35 AM

After Care Program: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Calendar & Schedule Changes

Planned

Early dismissals and planned closings can be found on Google calendar here. The public URL is available here. The calendar is regularly updated.

Unplanned

Unplanned closings, delayed openings and other emergencies are communicated through Rediker’s Alert Solutions Portal, the SAS School App, local news stations, and the St. Anthony School Facebook page.

We make every effort to decide by 9:30 PM (the evening before) or by 6:30 AM to allow for childcare planning.

Delayed Opening Schedule:

Morning Care is NOT available on delayed opening days.

Full-time Preschool - Grade 8: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Doors open at 9:45 AM)

Part-time Preschool 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Should a Delayed Opening emergency occur on a scheduled ½ day, the school will run a 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM schedule. Parents will send lunch to school with their child.

Arrival/Dismissal Procedure

All parents must adhere to the arrival and dismissal procedures distributed at the beginning of each school year. Parents are responsible for their child’s safety until they are inside the building prior to school, and after they are released from the school building at dismissal.

Preschool and Pre-K students will be escorted to their classroom upon arrival.

Students in K-8 walk directly to the gym without escort. Grades 6-8 may access their lockers 7:35 AM – 7:50 AM most days before assembly. On Tuesdays, the middle school students report directly to the gym and are not allowed to go to their lockers.

Absence

When a student is absent from school, a parent must notify the office by 9:00 AM. If the office does not receive a call by that time, they will contact a parent to verify the absence.

Health-Related Absence

Children who show signs of illness, including colds, coughing, or a temperature exceeding 100° must stay home.

Non-Health-Related Absence

Parents are strongly advised to schedule doctor, dental, and other appointments outside school hours. Early dismissal requires a written note from the parent, signing the student out, and back in upon return.

Parents are strongly encouraged to arrange family time during scheduled vacations. In case of family need, please alert the office and teacher prior to the student’s absence.

Excused Absence

“Bring Your Child to Work Day” may be an excused absence. Students in Grades 7 and 8 are allowed a total of three (3) excused absences to “shadow” high school programs.

Absence and Extracurricular Activities

If a student is absent from school due to illness or disciplinary action, they may not take part in extracurricular or athletic activities that day.

Return to School After Absence Due to Illness

Students should be fever-free (without the aid of medication) for 24 hours before returning to school.

Absentee Notes

Absentee notes are due to the homeroom teacher upon return to school. The note must include the child’s full name, dates of absence, and reason for the absence. If the student has been absent for three consecutive days or more, a physician’s note is required before a child may return to school.

Missed Assignments

Teachers and the office must be notified of late arrivals, early leaving, absences, and requests for work for an absent student.

Students who are absent due to illness have one day for each day of absence to make up missed assignments and exams. For example, if a student misses one day, they have one day to make up missed work. Arrangements may be made by emailing the homeroom teacher and the office to pick up missed homework/classwork assignments, if the student is absent for 2 or more days. The homeroom teacher and the office must be contacted before 9 AM on the 2nd day of absence, then work may be picked up in the dropbox no earlier than 3:00 PM.

Tardiness

Morning assembly begins with a school-wide prayer, pledge of allegiance to the flag of our country and when the students hear a spiritual thought for the day. Also much communication is shared about the daily agenda and the upcoming events of the week. It is essential that each student be present at assembly from its beginning.

Any student who enters the building after 7:50 AM is tardy. Late students must go to the School Office for a tardy slip and give it to their teacher when they go to the gym or their classroom. Multiple unexcused tardy arrivals will result in further action stated below.

Tardiness to school or class will result in loss of honors, and possible probation.
The school reserves the right to place excessively tardy students on attendance probation.
St. Anthony School reserves the right to ask any student who violates this rule to withdraw from the school.
Tardy consequences will be as follows per Quarter
8 times tardy – no consequence
9 times tardy - $5.00 per family charge for 9th tardy and subsequent tardies. The charge will be assessed to your FACTS Tuition account.
10 times tardy – per tardy $5.00 charge, honor roll privileges will be revoked. Participation in clubs, the school musical and sports will be suspended for 1 week per tardy. If balance is not paid, educational services will be suspended.

RECORDS, TRANSCRIPTS, AND FORMS

A parent has the right to view their child’s academic record, standardized test results, health record, and emergency sheet. These are available on request.

Access to Student Records

The records of students receiving special services, and those records attached to publicly-funded services (e.g., child Study Team Reviews, Comp Ed, Speech, ESL, etc.) are the property of the Board of Education. A parent seeking access to these records must apply to the Board. The school is not permitted to distribute this information to anyone, not even to a parent.

Transcripts

All financial obligations to St. Anthony School must be met before transcripts are released.

Transcripts will be sent directly from school to school upon request from the receiving school. The receiving school must secure written permission from the parent to forward any of their child’s transcript or classified information to another school.

TRANSFERRING TO ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL

Families who wish to transfer a child to St. Anthony School must submit a transfer notification, most recent report card and standardized test scores from the previous school. Meeting with the principal is standard.

HOME SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

Parent-Teacher Conferences

We encourage productive communication between parents and teachers. Formal parent-teacher conferences are held in the fall and spring, after report card distribution. Parents may schedule conferences throughout the year by contacting the office. Dismissal time does not afford enough privacy to discuss your child’s progress. Parents may not go to classrooms without prior notification and consent of the teacher.

Scheduling Parent-Teacher Meetings

Staff members communicate with parents by phone, letter, @stanthonyschool.org email, or in person. Both parent and teacher should know the purpose of the conference to prepare appropriately.

Parents must bring questions or concerns to the teacher first. Teachers have daily contact with the students. It is required to email or call the teacher before contacting the principal. If the concern is not resolved, then the principal should be contacted. Should the situation require additional mediation, the Pastor may be engaged.

Student-Teacher Communication

Mutual trust and respect between the students and teachers are imperative. Students are to go to their teacher first in dealing with academic or social concerns and issues.

Monthly Calendar

Our school calendar is available on Google calendar here with the option to add it to your calendar. The public URL is available here. The calendar is regularly updated.

Change Of Contact Information

Please provide updated contact information to the school office, teachers, and class parents as soon as possible and change contact information on Rediker through the Parent Portal.

Communication With All Parents

The principal will communicate through the SAS Weekly Update, which will arrive digitally through the family school email. It will also be posted on the school website.
For weather closings, delays or any emergency, St. Anthony School communicates through AP Notify. The notification will be sent to the family school email account, a text message to the parent phone and a voice message will be sent to each family.
Your child’s teacher will provide information about their Google classroom. We encourage you to access these sites regularly via the student’s school email account.
Your family will receive a stanthonyschool.org email account. This is the ONLY email account the school will use to contact you.
When emailing your child’s teacher, expect a response within 24 - 48 hours during the school week.

CUSTODIAL AND NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS

Parental Rights To School Records

St. Anthony School abides by applicable laws for non-custodial parents. Parents with a custody agreement must file a court-certified copy with the principal’s office. The school can only be responsible for adhering to agreements on file.

School Dismissal

Only the custodial parent or their designee may pick up the child from school. Non-custodial parents must provide written authorization from the custodial parent to pick up from school. In an emergency, a clearly defined, one-time telephone authorization may be acceptable.

If there is no custodial agreement on file with the school, the child may be picked up by either parent and any designee on the emergency card.

HOME-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

All parents belong to the Home-School Association, which usually meets twice yearly; dues and attendance are required. The HSA raises money to offset tuition costs. Parents participate in HSA fundraisers in accordance with the Parent Participation Agreement.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Curriculum

The curriculum for grades PreK3-8 is determined by the Diocese of Paterson, consistent with State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. St. Anthony School provides students with a rigorous program in the following subject areas:

English Language Arts (ELA) - Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Phonics, Foreign Language

Literature, Handwriting, Vocabulary

Mathematics

Music

Physical Education

Religion

Science

Social Studies

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Technology/Computer Literacy

Visual and Performing Arts

Religious Program

All grades receive daily Religious instruction with faith-based activities. Grades PreK3-8 pray together daily, and plan and celebrate Mass. Students are expected to act appropriately and participate in prayers and hymns.

Grade 2 students prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist - those who are baptized receive the Sacraments. Parents must be active partners.

Grade 7 and 8 students participate in a 2-year preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The students will be required to attend the parish Confirmation Retreat, and complete any other requirements stated by the parish, for example: Service Hours.

Students in Grades 3-8 participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.

Standardized Testing

The Diocese of Paterson requires the NWEA MAP Growth Assessments for Grades 1-8 three times annually. Grades 5 and 8 also take the ACRE (Assessment of Catechesis of Religious Education). All 8th grade students take the HSPT high school exam in the fall as required by the diocese.

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS

Homework

Students are responsible for recording homework assignments, bringing home study materials, and respecting due dates. Assignments are designed to be completed in a reasonable amount of time; if you have concerns about how long an assignment takes, please discuss it with the teacher. It is not acceptable to give or copy homework from another student and will be subject to disciplinary action.

Summer Work

All students are issued a summer reading assignment. Students in Grades 2 – 8 also participate in IXL, a web-based math program.

Plagiarism

Any practice of plagiarism (including from online resources) is unethical and is not tolerated. Any student caught plagiarizing will be disciplined appropriately according to grade level. Junior high students will need to re-do the work for partial credit. Disciplinary action will be taken.

Cheating

Cheating of any type is not tolerated. Students who choose to cheat face detention, a failing grade, and/or suspension. Any student caught cheating will receive a grade of zero.

GRADING

Progress Reports/Report Cards

Report Cards are not issued until all financial obligations are met.

Student progress and grades are available on Rediker. Parents receive login information at the beginning of the school year. Progress reports are NOT distributed. The principal’s SAS Weekly Update has a reminder to check for progress updates.

St. Anthony School issues report cards at different times, depending on the grade:

Grades 2-8: Quarterly
Grade 1: Quarterly beginning in the second marking period
PreK3 - Kindergarten: Twice a year - 2nd and 4th marking periods only.

Grading Scale

PreK3 and PreK4

G (Good Progress)

W (Working on skill; developing)

NM (Not measured at this time)

Kindergarten - Grade 3

4 (Exceeds Proficiency)

3 (Proficient)

2 (Developing)

1 (Beginning)

NM (Not measured at this time)

Grades 4-8

A+ 97 – 100

A 93 – 96

B+ 92 – 89

B 85 – 88

C+ 80-84

C 75-79

D 70 - 74

F 69 or below

Special Subjects (2nd & 4th marking periods only)

VG Very Good

G Good

S Satisfactory

I Improvement Needed

Honor Roll - Grades 5 - 8

First Honors: A or higher in major subjects/G or higher in special subjects

Second Honors: B+ or higher in major subjects/S or higher in special subjects

Honorable Mention: B or higher in major subjects/S or higher in special subjects

*Students with excessive tardies will not receive honors.

Promotion/Grade Repetition

Promotion requires successful completion of all subject areas. The Administration may recommend or require repetition of a grade, tutoring, or summer school classes. Verification will be required.

GRADUATION

Requirements

All financial obligations must be met before the student can participate in any 8th grade activities or receive a diploma. Students must maintain a passing average for the year in each subject to participate in any 8th activities. Students must maintain a passing average for the year in each major subject to graduate.

Honor Cords Criteria

Honor Cords are awarded at graduation.

Gold cord: A or higher in major subjects/G or higher in special subjects

Maroon cord: B+ or higher in major subjects/G or higher in special subjects

STUDENT ATHLETICS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

All students must abide by the Athletic Code of Conduct they sign with their parents. Violations of the Code of Conduct can result in permanent suspension from the club and/or team.

Participation in extracurricular activities requires students to achieve passing grades in all subjects. If a student receives an unsatisfactory grade, conduct referral detention, or multiple homework violations, the student will be put on probation. Probation is a one-week suspension from all activities. At the end of the probation period, the student's performance will be reassessed and probation may either be extended or rescinded.

In order to participate in extracurricular activities on a given day, the student must be present at school for at least half of that day.

The Principal may suspend or reinstate participation.

FIELD TRIPS

All students must abide by the school handbook they sign with their parents.

Annual field trips correlate with specific curricular goals. Signed permission slips must be returned to the school office on time.

Teachers and chaperones supervise field trips. With approval by the Principal, a teacher may deny or restrict student participation due to poor academic performance and/or conduct.

BULLYING PREVENTION POLICY

It is essential that we do our best to provide a safe, positive and productive

educational environment where each student may be afforded the opportunity to

achieve his or her maximum potential, without being subjected to Bullying, CyberBullying or Retaliation. Bullying, Cyber-Bullying, Retaliation and other similar

disruptive or violent behaviors constitute conduct that disrupts both a student’s ability

to learn and a school’s ability to educate its students in a safe environment. Pastors,

principals, faculty and other employees are expected to demand that all students treat

each other with civility, kindness and respect. Bullying, Cyber-Bullying and Retaliation

are not to be tolerated.

Accordingly, the Bullying Prevention Policy has been duly promulgated by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Paterson to apply to all Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Paterson and all Parish Schools located within the Diocese of Paterson, as well as to all other schools to which the Bishop or a pastor or group of pastors has authority to appoint or approve governing officers or administrators.

Definitions

For the purpose of this Policy, the following definitions shall apply:

Aggressor means a student who engages in Bullying or Retaliation.

Bullying is the repeated use by one or more students of written, oral or electronic

expressions, or physical acts or gestures or any combination thereof, with the intent to

cause harm through ridicule, harassment, humiliation or intimidation, directed at a

Target which a reasonable person should know would have the effect of:

causing physical or emotional harm to the Target or damage to the Target’s property;
placing the Target in reasonable fear of harm to him/herself, or of

damage to his/her property;

causing the school environment to be permeated with intimidation, ridicule or insult that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to alter the conditions of the Target’s education; or
materially and substantially disrupting the educational process or the orderly operation of a school.

An isolated incident, however egregious, is not Bullying. Numerous acts of

misconduct against different students does not constitute Bullying. Such conduct may

warrant disciplinary action, but is not Bullying.

Cyber-Bullying means Bullying through the use of technology or any electronic

communication, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, any transfer of signs,

signals, writing, images, sounds, data or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole

or in part by:
Wire;
Radio;
Electromagnetics;
Photo-electronic or photo-optical system, including, but not limited to, electronic mail, internet communications, instant messages or facsimile communications.

Cyber-Bullying also includes the creation of a web page or blog in which the

creator assumes the identity of another person or knowingly impersonates

another person as author of posted content or message, if the creation or

impersonation creates any of the conditions enumerated in the definition of

Bullying.

Cyber-Bullying also includes the distribution by electronic means of a

communication to more than one person or the posting of material on an

electronic medium that may be accessed by one or more people, if the

distribution or posting creates any of the conditions enumerated in the definition

of Bullying.

Retaliation means any form of intimidation, reprisal or harassment directed against a student who reports Bullying or provides information during an investigation of Bullying.

School Grounds means property on which the school building or facility is located or property that is owned, leased or used by a school for a school-sponsored activity, function, program, instruction or training.

Staff means all employees of the school or parish and other individuals who receive stipends from the school or parish.

Student Handbook means the student handbook established by the school.

Target means a student against whom Bullying or Retaliation has been perpetrated.

Prohibition against Bullying and Retaliation

Bullying is prohibited:

on School Grounds;
on property immediately adjacent to School Grounds;
at any school-sponsored or school-related activity, function or program whether on or off School Grounds;
at a school bus stop; on a school bus or any other vehicle owned, leased or used by the school; or
through the use of technology or an electronic device owned, leased or used by a school.

Bullying by students is also prohibited at other locations and through other means if

It:

causes the school environment to be permeated with intimidation, ridicule or insult that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to alter the conditions of the Target’s education; or
materially and substantially disrupts the educational process or the orderly operation of a school.

Reporting

Any Staff member who witnesses or becomes aware of Bullying or Retaliation shall report the incident(s) immediately to the Principal or to the Staff member designated as responsible for receiving such reports, or to both the Principal and such designee. All reports will be documented using the “Bullying Incident Report Form.”

Upon receipt of such a report, the Principal, or his or her designee, shall promptly conduct an investigation. Principals will report all Bullying incidents that result in suspension to the Superintendent of Catholic Schools who, in turn, will report to the Diocesan Attorney who may be required to report the incident(s) to the appropriate County Prosecutor.

Procedure for Investigation

Once a complaint has been reported, the Principal, or his or her designee, shall

promptly investigate to determine if Bullying has occurred. The Principal will review

the disciplinary history of the student(s) accused for indication of a pattern or past

history of similar behavior. A written report of the investigation shall be prepared

when the investigation is complete. The report shall include findings of fact, a

determination of whether acts of Bullying were verified, and, when acts of Bullying

were verified, the disciplinary action taken and any non-disciplinary action provided

or recommended to the parents or guardians of the Aggressor.

All reports should be written using the Bullying Incident Report Form. Reports must be promptly and appropriately investigated by the school Principal, or his/her designee, upon receipt of a reporting form.
The school Principal will take steps to verify who committed the act of Bullying and whether others played a role.
Other related complaints, if any, will be reviewed in making the determination as to whether Bullying occurred.
Neither the Target nor any witnesses should be promised confidentiality at the onset of an investigation as the outcome of the investigation cannot be predicted. All parties involved should be informed that any information discussed and recorded will be disclosed only on a “need to know” basis.
The school Principal will promptly and appropriately notify the parents or guardians of the Target and the parents or guardians of the Aggressor of the incident after receipt of the Bullying Incident Report form.

Retaliation

Retaliation against a person who reports Bullying, provides information during an

investigation of Bullying, or witnesses or has reliable information about Bullying shall

be prohibited.

Notifications

If the Principal, or his or her designee, determines that Bullying or Retaliation has

occurred, he/she shall:

notify the Diocesan Attorney;
notify the local law enforcement agency if called for by the Memorandum of Agreement with Law Enforcement;
notify the parents or guardians of the Aggressor; and
notify the parents or guardians of the Target.

The specific disciplinary consequences imposed on the Aggressor will not be disclosed to the parents or guardians of the Target, unless required by law.

If Bullying or Retaliation involves students from other schools, and the Principal identifies those students and their schools in the course of the investigation, then the Principal, or his or her designee, shall notify the appropriate administrator of the other schools of the incident so that the other schools may take appropriate action.

Disciplinary Action

Once the investigation is complete, the Principal, or his or her designee, shall determine

the consequences for the Aggressor(s) on a case-by-case, age appropriate basis.

Bullying can take many forms and can vary dramatically in how serious it is, and what

impact it has on the Target and other students. While conduct that rises to the level of

Bullying will generally warrant disciplinary action against the students responsible for

Bullying, whether to impose disciplinary sanctions and what sanctions to impose in a

particular case are matters within the professional discretion of the Principal, or his or

her designee. It is the goal of the school to have students achieve redemption, learn,

and stop Bullying. If the Principal, or his/her designee, deems that suspension is the

appropriate consequence, the Principal must notify the Superintendent of Catholic

Schools.

Disciplinary action for children in preschool and kindergarten will generally be

handled by the child’s teacher working with the student, the student’s family and

the Principal (as needed). These children are very young and are learning social

skills.

Non-disciplinary Intervention

When Bullying is identified early and/or when acts do not reasonably require a

disciplinary response, students may be counseled as to the definition of Bullying,

its prohibition, and their duty to avoid any conduct that could be considered

Bullying.

Consequences

The following list of consequences and remedial actions is provided as a guide

and by no means limits the school from implementing other additional

consequences and remedial actions consistent with the requirements of this

Policy.

Student Consequences:

Loss of a privilege;
Completion of letter of acknowledgement of action, with apology to the Target (after reviewed by the Principal and not in a case of sexual harassment or intimidation);
Detention;
Reparation to Target in the form of payment for, or repair of damage to possessions;
Reassignment of seats in class, cafeteria or bus, or after school care;
In-school suspension;
Out-of-school suspension;
Extended suspension;
Expulsion.

Remedial Actions:

Parent/Student Conference;
Counseling with licensed counselor or psychologist at the parents’ expense;
Education about the effects of Bullying;
Behavioral agreement;
Cooperation with a behavioral management program developed in consultation with a mental health professional and the Principal.

Types of support services that may be available by referral to the Aggressor, Target, witnesses, and any bystanders:

Counseling/Conflict resolution;
Problem solving skills training (proactive, constructive, relationship building);
Social skills/competency training;
Anger management training;
Parental involvement;
Targeted use of monitors (e.g. hallways, cafeteria, buses);
Faith-based services;
Law enforcement agencies;
Department of Social Services;
Department of Juvenile Services;
Public or private community based mental health services.

DISCIPLINE

All students must abide by the school handbook they sign with their parents. Parents help their children understand and follow school rules; they cooperate with the school when a child’s behavior needs to be modified. All school faculty and staff hold the same disciplinary authority.

Consequences

Appropriate discipline is at the discretion of the principal. St. Anthony School teaches accountability. A student who persists in violating basic obligations of courtesy, consideration, respect, cooperation or safety must accept the consequences, which may include:

After School Detention 3:00pm-4:00pm
Written behavioral warning
Payment for, or repair of damage
Reassignment of seats
Loss of privileges or suspension from sports and school-related activities
Meeting with parent, teacher, student, and/or principal
Apology letter
Behavioral action plan with tailored consequences

In-school suspension
Out-of-school suspension
Extended suspension
Expulsion

Detention: Grades 1 - 8

Detention notifications identify the cause, and they must be signed by the student, parents, teacher, and principal. Detention is after school from 3:10 to 4:00 PM unless otherwise stated on the notification. Parents are responsible for picking up their children promptly after detention. Serving detention takes precedence over all other athletic and extracurricular activities. Missing detention will compromise participation in any extracurricular activity and receiving honors.

Consequences Explained

Any infraction of school rules, student handbook and class procedures will result in corrective action for the student(s) involved. These actions include detentions, mandatory probation, suspension, or expulsion. Parents will be notified on or before the previous school day of any detention or Suspension.

Number of Conduct Referral Consequence(s)

3 Recess Detention/Loss of Privilege

4 60 Minute Detention/Loss of Privilege

Mandatory Parent Conference

5 60 Minute Detention/Loss of Privilege

Mandatory Parent Conference

Suspension may be imposed

Behavioral Probation

6 In/Out of School Suspension

Parent Conference

Behavioral Probation

Detention

Detentions are assigned for the accumulation of conduct referrals or at the discretion of the administration. Students will serve detention at the assigned time in the assigned room. Students will be assigned schoolwork, and/or school service. Detentions are not to be rescheduled or missed. Failure to appear for a scheduled detention will result in an in-school suspension.

Mandatory Probation

Mandatory probation is assigned for the number of write-ups as described above, or

at the discretion of the administration for severe or repeated offenses. The term of probation will be determined by the administration. Failure or violation to meet the terms of the probation by either the student or the parent may result in suspension or expulsion.

Suspension

Suspension is the temporary removal of the student from his/her regular program for a period not to exceed ten (10) school days. The times of suspension may be served either in or out of school. Suspension from school is a severe disciplinary procedure and is imposed only for major or severe misconduct.

● In-School

In-School Suspensions are assigned for the accumulation of write-ups as described above, or at the discretion of the administration for severe or repeated offenses. Students will be assigned schoolwork for that day, school service and/or other assignments. Any class work missed will be the responsibility of the student to complete. Tests will be administered to the student during in-school suspension. The student is responsible for meeting all class deadlines independent of suspension.

● Out-of-School

Out-of-School Suspensions are at the discretion of the administration for severe or

repeated offenses. Students are responsible to make up any work. This includes class work, homework, tests, exams or other assessments due on that day. Upon returning to school, all student work must be submitted. Tests and Assessments will be given.

Expulsion

Expulsion is the permanent removal of a student from the school and is invoked only as a last resort. The principal retains the right to expel a student after all other means of discipline, including suspension, have been implemented and proven ineffective. However, in the event that the student's conduct or activity inflicts grave discredit on the school, other students, or the school community, the student may be expelled without prior disciplinary measures.

It is the parent’s responsibility to find another school for their child.

DRESS CODE

All Students

It is a privilege to wear a St. Anthony uniform.

Clothing

Official School spirit wear is permitted
Official Sportswear is only permitted with the Physical Education uniform
No hoodies with regular uniform
Physical Education sweatshirt cannot be worn on regular uniform days
Shirts must be tucked
Jumpers/skirts/shorts no higher than 1’’ above the knee

Uniform Shoes/Sneakers

A sturdy black shoe with a low heel that ties, buckle, velcro is acceptable (velcro mandated for Early Childhood).
ALL BLACK athletic sneakers with laces that tie or velcro are acceptable.

No slip on sneakers,no high tops, no mid-tops
“ALL BLACK” means everything is black: black soles, black logos, black laces, etc.

Ballet-type shoes are not allowed
The School reserves the right to require the uniform shoe/sneaker be purchased to replace any shoe deemed unacceptable by the Administration.

Physical Education Sneakers (ALL BLACK)

ALL BLACK athletic sneakers with laces that tie or velcro.
No slip on sneakers,no high tops, no mid-tops
“ALL BLACK” means everything is black: black soles, black logos, black laces, etc.
The School reserves the right to require the uniform shoe be purchased to replace any shoe deemed unacceptable by the Administration

Everyday SAS Jewelry Guidelines (Except Physical Education days)

SAS is not responsible for expensive and any jewelry worn to school
Religious medals on a simple chain may be worn
Single lobe post earrings are permitted
No large or hanging jewelry
No ornamental chains or rings
No bracelets
Grades 4-8 may wear watches that tell time (No Smartwatches)
Teachers will confiscate jewelry that does not comply with this dress code. Parents will need to pick up the item from the teacher at dismissal.

Hair (All Students)

Clean, well groomed, neatly arranged, and out of the child’s face
Natural hair color only, no dye, highlights, colors or bleached hair
No colored extensions
The height should not be excessive

Girls’ Hair

Hair accessories of 3 inches or smaller to keep hair in place must be the school colors of maroon, white, black, gray, or the school uniform plaid.
Hair accessories cannot be worn on the wrist or played with.

Boys’ Hair

Hair must be cut above the top of the collar
Hair must be above the eyebrows
No radically uneven haircuts
Designs cannot be shaved into the hair
No ponytails/buns allowed
Must be clean shaven

* If lice is detected in a student's hair, the child will be sent home. The student needs

to bring proof of professional treatment to return to school.

Make-Up

Makeup and nail polish are not permitted.

UNIFORMS

All uniforms are purchased at:

Flynn O’Hara ~ Emerson Plaza ~ 473 Old Hook Road ~ Emerson, NJ 07630

(201) 634-0111

The Home and School Association also offers a uniform exchange. You can contact the HSA at hsa@stanthonyschool.org.

Physical Education Uniform: K-8 (PreK3 & PreK4 wear PE uniform everyday)
Gray Tee shirt w/SAS emblem	Maroon sweatpants w/SAS emblem
Maroon or Gray SAS sweatshirt	Maroon mesh shorts (warm weather)
White, Black, or Gray Socks (No logos)	ALL BLACK athletic sneakers with laces that tie or velcro. “ALL BLACK” means everything is black: black soles, black logos, black laces, etc. No slip on sneakers,no high tops, no mid-tops No slip on sneakers,no high tops, no mid-tops The School reserves the right to require the uniform shoe be purchased to replace any shoe deemed unacceptable by the Administration
Official School spirit wear or sportswear

Everyday Uniform: Boys K-8
Standard (Nov-Apr)	Your choice	Warm Weather (Sept-Oct)
Maroon Polo Shirt w/SAS emblem	Long or short sleeve
Maroon sweater w/SAS emblem	Sweater, vest or pullover, fleece
Gray trousers (with belt)		Shorts (with belt)
Belt (Grades 3-8)	Black or gray
Socks (no logos)	Crew or ankle socks Black, white, or gray No knee socks No logos	Crew or ankle socks Black, white, gray No knee socks No logos
A sturdy black shoe with a low heel that ties, buckle, velcro is acceptable (velcro mandated for Early Childhood). ALL BLACK athletic sneakers with laces that tie or velcro are acceptable. No slip on sneakers,no high tops, no mid-tops “ALL BLACK” means everything is black: black soles, black logos, black laces, etc.

Everyday Uniform: Girls K-5
Standard (Nov-Apr)	Your choice	Warm Weather (Sept-Oct)
Maroon sweater w/SAS emblem	Sweater, vest or pullover, fleece
A sturdy black shoe with a low heel that ties, buckle, velcro is acceptable (velcro mandated for Early Childhood). ALL BLACK athletic sneakers with laces that tie or velcro are acceptable. No slip on sneakers,no high tops, no mid-tops “ALL BLACK” means everything is black: black soles, black logos, black laces, etc.
OPTION 1
Plaid jumper
White shirt	Long or short sleeve
Maroon socks	Knee socks or tights
OPTION 2
Maroon Polo Shirt w/SAS emblem	Long or short sleeve
Gray trousers		Shorts
Belt (Grades 3-8)	Black or gray
Socks (no logos)	Black or maroon (no logos)	White (no logos)

Everyday Uniform: Girls 6-8
Standard (Nov-Apr)	Your choice	Warm Weather (Sept-Oct)
Maroon sweater w/SAS emblem	Sweater, vest or pullover or fleece
A sturdy black shoe with a low heel that ties, buckle, velcro is acceptable (velcro mandated for Early Childhood). ALL BLACK athletic sneakers with laces that tie or velcro are acceptable. No slip on sneakers,no high tops, no mid-tops “ALL BLACK” means everything is black: black soles, black logos, black laces, etc.
OPTION 1
Maroon Polo Shirt w/SAS emblem	Long or short sleeve
Gray skirt
Maroon socks	Knee socks or tights
OPTION 2
Maroon Polo Shirt w/SAS emblem	Long or short sleeve
Gray trousers		Shorts
Belt	Black or gray
Socks (no logos)	Black or maroon (no logos)	White, Black, Maroon (no logos)

Two violations of the dress code result in the loss of the next dress down day privileges. If dress code violations continue other disciplinary actions will be implemented.

Dress Down Days

On dress down days, students do not have to wear their uniforms to school with the following restrictions:

SAS Jewelry Guidelines Remain
If leggings are worn, a tunic top is required (longer shirt to cover student’s backside)
No nail polish
No makeup
No footwear without backs
No crocs
No flip flops
No tank tops or crop tops
No ripped clothing
No shoulders, backs, chests, or torsos showing
No skirts, dresses, or shorts shorter than 1” above the knee
No inappropriate slogans, images or messages
No hats or visors
If the dress down day is on a Physical Education day, sneakers must be worn.

DISMISSAL

For all the children’s safety, children are not permitted to run through the parking lot. Children must notify the teacher on duty before going to their car. Children still waiting after the cars start moving are brought to After Care and their parents charged.

After-school activities (including detention and tutoring) are dismissed from the gym doors. Children who are not picked up are brought to After Care and their parents charged.

Leaving School Early

Leaving school early requires an email from the parent 2 hours prior to pick up. Email the homeroom teacher and the office. Parents must go to the office and wait for their child to be signed out.

SAFETY

Fire/Security Drills

St. Anthony School has two safety drills a month. Students must follow the directions of their teachers and walk to their assigned places. Lockdown, shelter-in-place, and other safety drills are conducted according to state requirements. When a safety drill is practiced, the school will send an email to the parents communicating about this practiced drill, except for fire drills.

Internet Security and Technology

St. Anthony School follows the Acceptable Use Policy of the Diocese of Paterson. Students and parents must sign acceptance of the Internet and Technology Acceptable Use Policy. This policy applies to all school devices and digital content.

Student computers have security filters for inappropriate websites and material. St. Anthony School reserves the right to monitor any material posted or accessed. Profile picture must be school appropriate.

The following are unacceptable:

Disclosure of others’ personal information.
Meeting online with anyone outside the school community.
Meeting online contacts outside school. Contact of this nature should be reported to school authorities immediately.
Attempting to gain access beyond authorized access.
Entering another person’s password or account number or accessing another person’s files.
Knowingly spreading a computer virus, destroying data, or disrupting the computer or network.
Modifying the school’s computers, laptops, Chromebooks or iPads.
Downloading or installing material or apps without permission of the teacher or technology coordinator.
Using profane language.
Student or parent: Publishing online content that defames other students or families, faculty/staff, the school, or the parish.
Cursor changes
Emailing parents during the school day

Parking

During school hours, the school parking lot is closed. Parents move their cars immediately after drop-off. The parking lot may be used at pick-up only in the designated spots. Follow staff instructions for departure from the lot. Parking is not allowed in the Post Office parking lot.

Search

If necessary, the principal may search desks, lockers, students, and personal belongings to ensure the well-being of all students.

Supervision

Supervision begins at 7:35 AM and ends at 3:00 PM Part-time Preschool students are supervised until 11:30 AM. For children properly enrolled in the school’s after care program, the school’s responsibility for supervision ends at 6:00 PM. Students participating in extracurricular activities are supervised until the end of that activity.

Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

New Jersey State law requires that any person who has reasonable cause to believe that a child may have been/or is subject(ed) to abuse or neglect must make a report to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.

All teachers have completed the “Protecting God’s Children” class. Parents who volunteer their time to coach or instruct children must be fingerprinted, and/or have a background check completed, and attend the “Protecting God’s Children” class.

Asbestos Management Plan

St. Anthony School Asbestos Management Plan is on file in the School office as required by the federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). This document is available for examination upon request.

MEDICAL

Health Services

New Jersey provides part-time nursing services for St. Anthony School. Health screenings are conducted for K-8 students. These may include weight, height, blood pressure, vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings.

Emergency Forms

Each student must have an emergency card on file and it needs to be updated as soon as contact information changes.

Injury/Illness

Parents are notified to pick up any child with symptoms of illness or communicable disease.

Children excused from school or Physical Education by their doctor must present a note with the excuse and clearance to return.

A doctor's note is required if a child needs to miss more than one PE class in a row.

Parents are notified of any illness trends at school, as needed.

Medication

If a student needs medication while under SAS supervision, a parent/guardian must come to school to administer the medication. Students are only permitted to carry or self-administer medication (including epi-pens, inhalers, and insulin) for life-threatening conditions after conferring with the principal or school nurse.

Student’s physician and parent/guardian must complete/sign an “Authorization for Self-Administration of Medication in School” form.

Insurance

If a student is injured due to a covered accident when participating in a school-supervised activity, the school insurance policy is a secondary insurance policy.

Counseling

St. Anthony School provides a part-time counselor who is available to any student based upon parent/guardian, teacher, or student’s request.

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS

Morning Care

Morning Care is from 7:00 - 7:35 AM on school days. There is no morning care for delayed openings. Contact the school office for information about the Morning Care program and fees.

After Care

After Care is from 3:00 - 6:00 PM on regular school days, and from 12:00 - 6:00 PM on early dismissal days. To enroll, parents complete a registration form and pay a fee. After Care is billed weekly, and payment is due within one week. The school may dismiss children from the program for disruptive or unacceptable behavior or unpaid fees. Only the custodial parent or their designee may pick up the child from After Care. Any changes regarding pickup person must be provided to After Care staff in writing, or via phone call in an emergency.

After School Policy

Students are responsible for packing their homework and personal belongings at dismissal time. Students and parents will not be admitted back into a classroom or to a locker after dismissal. Students may not be in the school building, including hallways, lockers, etc. unless under the supervision of staff or approved adult. This includes during special events, sports,after school or other activities.

Parties and Invitations

Invitations may be given to the homeroom teacher only when the entire class is invited. Smaller group invitations must be distributed off school grounds.

Birthday celebrations in school are scheduled with the teacher for grades PreK3 - 3rd grades. Grades 4-8 celebrate at lunch. Parents may send in a simple individual treat (no goodies bags, soda, ice cream, birthday cakes, balloons or candles).

FOOD & DRINKS IN SCHOOL

Snacks

Students in Preschool through K may bring one healthy food item, water or 100% juice .drink, and a napkin in a small brown bag. A morning snack is allowed for all grades on noon dismissal days. Children who remain for After Care are required to bring in a nutritious snack and lunch.

Lunch

Students either bring their own lunch or buy hot lunch. Lunch must be ordered online weekly.

Drink containers should be plastic, paper, or reusable. Soda, candy, gum, and fast food are not allowed. Lunchables with candy and energy drinks are not allowed.

Parents are advised of allergies within their child’s classroom. St. Anthony School does not allow food from restaurants, fast food franchises, etc to be dropped off for the students during the day. Students must bring their lunch with them when they arrive at school. NO outside food deliveries are allowed during the school day.

Student Water Bottle Policy

Students are allowed to bring a water bottle to school. Also, the water fountains are open and available at school.

The water bottle must be:

24 ounces or less
Contain only water
School appropriate images, stickers, etc.
Disposable plastic water bottles case are not allowed

Water bottle use guidelines:

Students must be responsible and accountable for their own water bottle.
PreSchool - 4th grades must leave their water bottle in their homeroom
5th - 8th grades may carry their water bottle in their backpack

Water bottles are not to be taken out during class time
No refills during class, refills must be done at lunchtime

Loss of privilege to bring a water bottle to school after 2 spills occur
Loss of privilege to bring a water bottle to school if it becomes a distraction or interferes with the educational process

MISCELLANEOUS

Visitors

Visitors are always welcome at St. Anthony School. Visitors must enter the building via the front doors, sign in (and later sign out) and obtain a visitor’s pass from the office. Teachers and principal may give permission for classroom visits.

Volunteering parents should exercise good judgment and arrange drop-in visits with teachers in advance.

Personal Belongings & Electronics

Students are to leave all extra items unrelated to school at home, including toys, trading cards, headsets, etc.

Cell phone use is prohibited. . Within the school, it must be off and placed inside a locker. No student may have electronic devices (e.g., games, music players, etc.) in the school building.

If a student is caught breaking the policy, the cell phone will have to be submitted to the office first thing in the morning or it will need to remain at home.

Staff members may confiscate personal belongings and send them to the office for parent retrieval. The school is not responsible for lost, broken, misplaced or stolen items.

School Property

Students are responsible for displaying the proper respect for school property. Students and their parents are responsible for replacing/repairing damaged items, including electronics and computers. Students are not allowed to write on or deface school property.

Chewing Gum

Chewing gum is not permitted at any time on school premises.

Classroom Libraries

Borrowing books is a privilege afforded to all students. The procedure for borrowing books from the classroom library will be explained by each homeroom teacher.

Lockers

Students in grades 6-8 get a locker; they must provide a lock, keep its combination private, and lock the locker at all times. Students may only use their assigned lockers, keeping them clean and clutter-free. Students must use good judgment in decorating their lockers, inside and out. Following the locker guidelines written at the beginning of the year. Any student not abiding by the above locker regulations will lose locker privileges.

Supplies

Students bring in the supplies on their teacher’s lists. Supply lists are available online before the end of the school year for the upcoming year. Parents replenish school supplies throughout the year.

Telephone

The office phone may be used for emergencies, with the permission of the principal or secretary. Parents are strongly discouraged from calling the school with messages for students unless it is an emergency.

Bringing Cash to School

Please put all money sent to school in a sealed envelope with the child’s name and grade as well as the amount enclosed and purpose.

Messages For Your Child

The school office will always assist in emergencies, but in general, will not disrupt classes to deliver messages.

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PARENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RECEIPT FORM 2023-2024

SAS Parent - Student Handbook 2023-2024

WELCOME TO SAINT ANTHONY SCHOOL - HOME OF THE SAINTS

HANDBOOK

Purpose And Use

Amendments

ACCREDITATION

PHILOSOPHY

Beliefs

Goals

Non-discrimination Policy

VISION

MISSION

Diocesan Schools Mission Statement

St. Anthony School Mission Statement

STEM School Mission Statement

CODE OF CONDUCT

Student Responsibilities

Staff Responsibilities

SCHOOL ORGANIZATION

ADMISSION POLICY

Catholic Applicants

Non-Catholic Applicants

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Age Requirements

Physical Examinations

Immunization Requirements

Pre-Kindergarten

Kindergarten – Grade 8

Tuition

St. Anthony School 2023 - 2024 Tuition & Fees

Parishioner

Non-Parishioner

Grades K - 8

Full Day

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

$6,160 - One Child

$10,140 - Two Children

$13,430 - Three Children

$7,385 - One Child

$11,445 - Two Children

$15,505 - Three Children

PreK4

Full Day

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

$7,425

$7,860

PreK3

Half Day

8:00 am - 11:30 am

$6,195 (5 Half Days)

$6,609 (5 Half Days)

Full Day

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

$7,421 (5 Full Days)

$7,855 (5 Full Days)

Other Fees

Registration

Home/School Association Dues

FACTS Tuition Fee

ATTENDANCE POLICY

School Hours

Calendar & Schedule Changes

Planned

Unplanned

Arrival/Dismissal Procedure

Absence

Health-Related Absence

Non-Health-Related Absence

Excused Absence

Absence and Extracurricular Activities

Return to School After Absence Due to Illness

Absentee Notes

Missed Assignments

Tardiness

RECORDS, TRANSCRIPTS, AND FORMS

Access to Student Records

Transcripts

TRANSFERRING TO ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL

HOME SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Scheduling Parent-Teacher Meetings