General Information

Punctuality

It is important for all parents to realize that they are responsible for their children arriving at school on time. Children should arrive at school no later than 8:15 AM. Children are at their best early in the morning. It is difficult for a child to make up this work on his/her own.

Uniforms

Uniform codes will be enforced and parents will be called if their child is out of uniform.

Student Dress Code

Children in the full day Pre-Kindergarten program (Peas and Karrots) and afternoon 3 year old program wear comfortable play clothes. All children in the four year old Pre-Kindergarten program through eighth grade are required to dress in the complete school uniform. Boys must wear ties after October 1st. Sneakers, work boots, caps, and hats are not to be worn in school during class time. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. Girls may not wear excessive jewelry or make-up.

Items brought from home

The school cannot be responsible for CDs, CD players, electronic games, cell phones, jewelry, trading cards, toys, etc.... brought to school by your child.

Visiting the classroom

Upon entering the school, all parents must go directly to the school office.  Parents are not to visit or wait outside the classroom during school hours or at dismissal time.  The office will give messages to your child or call them to the office for early dismissal. 

Dismissal

2:45 PM (K-5th) 3:10 PM (6th- 8th)

Written notification, dated and signed by the parent or guardian, is required if there is to be a change in your child's departure from school.

Teacher Notification

Please inform the teacher of any changes in your child's life situation (divorce, death, illness, separation etc.)

Homework

Homework is assigned every day including weekends. Each child is expected to record their homework assignments and announcements of tests in their agendas.  Agendas will be given to grades 2 through 8.

If homework is not completed, the student must have an explanatory note and must make up the work within two school days. Acceptable excuses are illness or family emergencies. If the student does not have a note, he will receive an (I) for incomplete work and a deduction in the homework grade.  In addition, the student will be required to complete the required work during his/her recess time.

Emergency Cards

Please notify the office of any changes in home or work telephone number, address, or emergency contacts.

Remedial and Gifted Programs

St. Ann's School offers a number of remedial and gifted programs including: tutoring, cross grading, computers, small groups, English as a second language (ESL), and advanced courses.

 After School Center

The After School Center is available for grades K-8 for a monthly fee of $225, a weekly fee of $100 or a daily fee of $25.  The registration fee is $20.00.  There is a discount for 2 or more children.   Monthly payments are due the first of each month.  Weekly payments are due at the beginning of each week, and daily payments are due on the day of service.  A copy of the KiddKare handbook is available in the school office for complete information.

 Summer Learning Program

Students who have not maintained the required grades for promotion and therefore need some more time to satisfy these requirements must attend summer school.

The principal and the teacher make the final decision concerning summer school attendance. Summer school is held in July and August. Courses offered during summer school include: remedial and enrichment courses in reading, English grammar, social studies, science, and mathematics. Courses are not held at St. Ann's. Students will be informed of several locations. Children who pass the summer school sessions will be promoted or promoted on trial. Those who fail during the summer school classes may be retained if the principal and teacher think that this would be beneficial for the student. 

School Trips

Each class will go on approximately two class trips a year. The teacher will arrange these trips with the assistance of the grade mother. Since these trips are a regular part of the school curriculum, all children are required to go. Children will be required to bring the fee for the trip and a signed permission slip three days before the trip. If the permission slip is not signed, the child WILL NOT be allowed to go on the trip. The school uniform must be worn on class trips. Under special circumstances, some classes, with the principal's permission, will be allowed to wear presentable conventional clothing on a trip.

 Tuition and Fees 2007-2008

Please call the school office for the tuition rates and policy for the 2007-2008 school year.

Families who do not participate in the envelope system must pay non-parishioner tuition.

 

Familias que no participan con la contribucion de limosna mediante los sobres, pagaran la mensualidad regular.

Registration fee: $125.00

Re-registration fee: $50.00

Textbook and Activity Fee:

Pre-K through 8th grade:  This fee is levied at the beginning of each school year and is based upon classroom needs of the student.

Chocolate Sale:

 Annually, each family is required to sell at least two cases of chocolate.

Parent Teacher Conferences:

In addition to scheduled report card conferences, conferences may be initiated by parents or by teachers at any time during the school year. If a parent wishes a conference with a teacher, the parent should write a note to the teacher asking for an appointment before or after school hours. It is hoped that the parent will avail themselves of the opportunity to confer with the teacher, thus helping the child to achieve success and happiness. NO PARENT IS TO GO TO THE CLASSROOM DURING SCHOOL HOURS. DURING THE DAY, PLEASE ENTER THE SCHOOL AT THE ELIZABETH STREET ENTRANCE.

Record Cards

On the official Archdiocesan record card, a student's attendance, standardized test scores, teacher evaluations, special activities, honors the student has achieved, reading and mathematics text and level attained at each grade as well as family, birth and church information are recorded.

Promotion and Retention

The principal and the teacher make the final decision to promote or retain a student. This decision is based upon the total evaluation of the student's growth in all areas of development. When there is a possibility of retention, parents will be notified prior to the final decision.

Standards for School Behavior

An effective teaching program is based upon a well-ordered class with an atmosphere conducive to learning. Children who attend St. Ann's Parish School are expected to be productive, respectful and cooperative. The manners and respect learned at home are to be extended to the school community.

School Rules

Each child is expected to:

Refrain from bringing the following items to school which may endanger the safety and welfare of children. These items include, but are not limited to: knives, fireworks, "stink"/smoke bombs, cigarettes, matches, drugs, drug related products, and alcohol.

    Respect school and church property.

Wear the complete uniform.

  Refrain from fighting. Any children involved in physical contact with another child will be automatically suspended from school as per the Parent/Student Handbook.

Prayers

The development of a sincere prayer life is an important part of a child's day. In addition to the many liturgical services and moments of quiet prayer, the following prayers are said daily by the entire student body.

Morning prayers:

1.       Sign of the Cross

2.      The Lord's Prayer

3.      Memorare:  "Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone who fled to your  protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come; before you I stand sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate! Despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen."

4.      Morning Offering

Lunch Blessings:

1.      Blessings before meals:  "Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about receive from thy bounty through Christ our Lord. Amen"

2.      Blessing after meals:  "We give thee thanks for all thy benefits, almighty God, who lives and reigns forever. And may the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in Peace. Amen"

3.      Closing Prayer

4.      A Prayer for Forgiveness:  "My God I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, suffered and died for us. In His name my God have mercy. Amen."

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

PLEDGE TO THE CROSS OF CHRIST:

    "I pledge allegiance to the Cross of Christ, and to the love for which it stands, one Church, holy, catholic, and apostolic, with happiness and salvation for all."