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Saint Agnes
School in Clark, New Jersey, strives to be a listening, worshipping,
servicing, loving community proclaiming the word of God by word and
deed; to be a community offering guidance and direction to the young, so
that they may grow to be active living examples of the Lord’s teachings
to each other, the parish and the wider community.
To achieve the
above the following two goals will be developed with measurable
objectives:
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To provide a
spiritual education and environment that enables our children to
formulate moral decisions according to the message of Jesus Christ.
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To provide a
strong academic foundation for intellectual growth and to encourage
the acquisition of knowledge.
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Saint Agnes
School in Clark, New Jersey, is a community of faith that strives to
provide a Catholic centered educational environment for its students.
Saint Agnes School endeavors to make Christ known and to instill in its
students a desire to follow Christ by living Christian values. Our
community of faith consists of priests, religious, teachers, parents,
and students.
The academic
purpose of Saint Agnes School is to achieve a wholesome balance among
the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and personal attributes
of the individual child. We endeavor to encourage each child to reach
his/her full potential and to develop a genuine love for the acquisition
of knowledge. A congenial and family-like atmosphere pervades Saint
Agnes School. A reasonable level of competition is regarded as healthy,
yet students are expected to be mutually supportive and understanding of
each other’s differences.
The
administrator, in conjunction with the faculty, clarifies, coordinates,
and updates the educational school programs to insure the implementation
of curricula as formulated by the Archdiocese of Newark. Policy
regarding the overall operations of the school is in accordance with
Archdiocesan regulations. The curriculum of Saint Agnes School is
designed to provide a firm foundation in basic skills and to meet
physical, cultural, and academic needs of the individual student. The
curriculum is in accordance with both state and national standards.
The faculty of
Saint Agnes School is composed of degreed and certified teachers.
Teachers are viewed as Christian role models, directors of the
educational process, and prime motivators for their students. Periodic
supervision and evaluation of faculty are conducted during the school
year. The relationship among faculty members is always professional and
friendly. Teachers and support staff continually interact and are
mutually supportive, working together for the benefit of the students.
Student-Teacher
relationships are based on trust. Teachers strive for a caring and
accepting relationship with students. Teachers guide students in
recognizing and respecting authority. They lead students to make good
decisions so that they may grow to be conscientious citizens of their
country and of the world. An open line of communication exists between
teachers and parents. Parents are recognized as the primary educators
of their children. For this reason teachers seek to work together with
parents to educate their children.
We at Saint Agnes
School, encourage a love for others by providing a mutually supportive
and caring environment. We teach Christian values as a way of life,
with God ever present in our world today.
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“While it was
relatively easy in more stable times for parent to educate
their children
and transmit their values to them, the immense complexity
of today’s
society makes this a truly awesome task. Without forgetting,
then, that
parents are the “first to communicate the faith to their children
and to educate
them,” the Christian community must make a generous
effort today to
help them fulfill their duty.”
-To Teach As
Jesus Did
The community of
Saint Agnes will strive to assist parents in the education of their
children. However, parents are the prime educators of their children
and must weigh seriously their obligation to educate their children in
an atmosphere which teaches community, doctrine, and service. To accept
the role of parent-teacher team, parents can be of great assistance to
Saint Agnes School in maintaining, quality Catholic education by:
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Assisting the
student in his/her academic and moral development by reviewing the
report card carefully, by supervising home study, by cooperating
with the school in ALL regulations, activities and
recreation.
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Participating
wholeheartedly as a member of the Home-School Association.
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Trying
to discover the student’s interest and talents so they may be
developed in cooperation with the classroom teacher.
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Recognizing
that the teacher takes the place of the parent while the students
are in school.
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Teaching and
explaining to the children respect for law, for authority, for the
rights of others and for public and private property.
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Insisting on
prompt regular school attendance and complying with attendance rules
and procedures.
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Making
an effort to attend individual and group parent-teacher conferences.
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Working with
the school in a cooperative effort to carry out recommendations made
in the best interest of the students.
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Parental
participation in Sacramental programs is essential.
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“Begin with
little things and do not expect to
accomplish
anything without an effort.”
-Theodore
Roosevelt
No one can
accomplish anything without effort. Trying is essential to all here in
our community of Saint Agnes School/Parish.
What is expected
of the students of Saint Agnes School? Boys and girls who, through the
assistance of parents, teachers, administrator, and priests, develop
their individual capabilities to their fullest potential, are thus
readying themselves to be better fitted for the world of today and world
of tomorrow.
Students of Saint
Agnes School should:
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Make a
sincere effort to do the best in all endeavors.
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Accept
responsibility for ALL their actions.
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Develop
personal standards of conduct befitting Christian boys and girls.
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Respect
themselves and others.
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Obey all
school rules and regulations and help maintain school property and
school order.
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Strive to
realize a healthy self-image, which will lead to a well-adjusted
life in school as well as at home.
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Recognize
that the teacher in school takes the place of the parent and MUST be respected.
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Be particular
of personal appearance; have pride in themselves and in their work.
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Use their
God-given talents to the utmost for spiritual, mental, social, and
physical growth.
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Be able to
help others to grow spiritually, mentally, socially and physically.
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The following is
the procedure for registration and admission to Saint Agnes School:
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Registered
Parishioners, using envelopes with siblings already in school.
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Registered
Parishioners using envelopes.
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Non-parishioner.
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Children
registering for Kindergarten ARE TO be five years of age by
October 1st.
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All
registrants ARE TO present birth and Baptismal certificate
and social security card. All dates for all sacraments must be
complete.
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Students
registering for an upper grade ARE TO present a copy of the
latest report card and the former school will be contacted before
acceptance into St. Agnes. Also, these students will be on both
academic and behavioral probation for the first marking period.
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All
registrants must present the following Health Records as required by
the State Law of New Jersey:
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DPT A minimum of 4 doses of DPT vaccine is required. One dose must have
been administered on or after the fourth birthday.
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*Tdap Any child born after January 1, 1997, and enrolled in Grade 6 or
above, will be required to receive a booster dose.
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POLIO A minimum of 4 doses of oral or inactivated polio vaccine is required.
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MMR Measles, Mumps, and Rubella: A minimum of 2 doses is required,
provided both doses are given on or after the child’s first
birthday.
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MANTOUX
For Tuberculosis given after the child’s first birthday.
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HEPATITIS B Every child born on or after January 1, 1996
shall have three doses of Hepatitis B virus vaccine. Every child
entering into kindergarten and first grades shall have received
three doses of Hepatitis B virus vaccine appropriately spaced in
accordance with 8:13-4.16. Every child born on or after 1/1/90 and
entering sixth grade shall have received three doses of Hepatitis B
vaccine.
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VARICELLA One dose given on or after the first birthday or
proof of disease immunity by a doctor is required.
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HAEMOPHILUS B (Hib) 3 doses with booster.
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*MENINGOCCAL Any child born after January 1, 1997, and enrolled in Grade 6 or
above, will be required to receive 1 dose vaccine (as Menactra).
This applies to students when they turn 11 years and attending Grade
6.
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*PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE (PCV) Every child 12 months
through 59 months of age enrolled in/attending preschool or
childcare center on or after September 1, 2008 shall have received
at least one dose of PCV on or after their first birthday. (Prevnar)
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*INFLUENZA VACCINE Children six months through 59 months of
age attending childcare or preschool on or after September 1, 2008,
shall receive at least one dose of influenza vaccine between
September 1 and December 31 each year.
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A
non-refundable $100 registration fee is required upon registration.
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Kindergartners and new students entering other grades are required
to have a complete physical and dental examination by August 15th and the forms provided for this at the time of registration must be
completely filled out and returned to the School Office.
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Parents who
join the parish to obtain parish tuition rate must be a registered,
contributing parishioner for one year before being eligible.
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Saint Agnes
School admits no discrimination with regard to race, color, national
origin or ethnic background in determining eligibility for
admission.
*NEWLY AMENDED IMMUNIZATION REGULATION IS EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2008.
Proof Required by State Law: Doctor’s
certificate, Health Department Record or School Health Record on
official stationery is satisfactory proof.
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All regulations
in accordance with the State of New Jersey Health Department MUST be observed. Health Records will be kept up-to-date by the school
nurse. Please cooperate with the school nurse when necessary
information is requested. If pertinent information is not presented
within a reasonable time, the child will be excluded from
school until such data is procured.
Information
pertaining to physical examinations and various health testing is
submitted to the parents by the school nurse. Parental consent is
required for the physical examinations and some testing. Referral slips
will be sent to the parents containing any recommendations made by the
school physician/nurse.
Physical or
dental appointments are not to be made during school hours unless there
is no other possibility.
If a child
becomes ill or injured during school hours, every effort will be made to
notify you or the person whose name and phone number are listed on the
Emergency Procedure Form. This form is sent to you at the beginning of
the school year for completion and will be kept on file in the Main
Office. Please do not list the names of persons who are working and who
cannot be easily reached.
No child will be
sent home from school unless he/she is accompanied by parents or a
person authorized by parents.
If a child is
ill, please keep him/her home until fully recovered. The school
does not have the facilities or personnel to care for children who
cannot go outdoors at lunchtime or for their normal school activities.
In case of
hospitalization or contagious illness, please notify the Principal at
once. Also, if a child has any particular health problem or allergy, be
sure to notify the principal and/or the school nurse so that this may be
recorded on the child’s health record.
The following MUST BE FOLLOWED for your child to return to school:
Strep Throat:
Fever free and on medication for 24 hours and a note from the physician
stating that the child is not contagious and may return to school.
Conjunctivitis
(Pink Eye):
On medication for 24 hours and a note from the physician stating that
the child is not contagious and may return to school. Discharge from
the eyes must NOT be present.
Cold:
Child must be fever free for 24 hours.
Lice:
The child must have had a treatment with a special lice shampoo and
scalp and hair must be nit free.
Impetigo,
Ringworm, Scabies:
The child must be on medication for 24 hours and present a note from the
physician stating that the child is not contagious and may return to
school.
Accidents:
If an injury occurs over the weekend, seek medical help at the time. DO NOT wait until Monday for the nurse or first aid persons to
evaluate the injury. The office is not equipped to diagnose or
prescribe treatment; that should be done by a medical doctor.
Children will be
sent home from school if these regulations are not followed.
The following is
the procedure followed for an ill student:
- The child’s
temperature is taken.
- The child’s
color and appearance are evaluated.
- Notification
to parents or guardian that the child is sick and should go home is
made.
- If unable to
reach parent/guardian, persons listed on the emergency form will be
notified.
- The parent or
person taking the student home must sign out in the office.
- The child is
not permitted to walk or take a taxi home alone.
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No medication may
be given to a student either by a nurse or any individual on staff
without:
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A written
order from the physician.
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A note from
the parent giving permission for the medicine to be administered.
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The
medication must be in a clearly labeled and identified pharmacy
container.
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If medication
is a non-prescription drug, we need a note from the doctor as well
as the parent giving permission to give this medication.
APPROPRIATE
PERMISSION FORMS FOR MEDICATION CAN BE
FOUND AT THE END
OF THE HANDBOOK.
YOUR COOPERATION
IN THESE MATTERS IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
POLICY ON ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE
As permitted by New
Jersey law, the School shall follow the orders of a physician or
advanced practice nurse for emergency administration of epinephrine
via epi-pen for anaphylaxis.
Parents/Guardians Authorization and Agreements regarding Liability
Written
authorization for administration of the epi-pen must be received
from the parent or guardian of the Student. The parents/guardians
of the Student shall be notified that upon administration of the epi-pen
in accordance with procedure below as provided by law, the school
and its employees or agents shall have no liability for any injury
arising from administration of the epi-pen to the Student. The
parents/guardians of the Student shall indemnify and hold harmless
the School and its employees or agents for any such injury, as
provide by law.
Administration of
the Epi-Pen by the School
The School
nurse shall have primary responsibility for administration of the
epi-pen. In the absence of the School nurse, another School
employee designated and trained in administration of the epi-pen by
the School nurse pursuant to New Jersey law – may administer the
epi-pen.
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Students who will
be participating in the Sports Program here at Saint Agnes School will
be expected to get a yearly physical. Forms will be sent home by the
Sports Committee stating when they are due. Failure to have these forms
in by the date required will eliminate your son/daughter from
participating in any sports.
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Student Insurance
is provided by the school through the Bollinger Insurance Company. Any
accident must be reported to the school authorities. Parents must
request accident report forms from the school secretary.
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Parents of
students transferring to another school MUST notify the
Principal in advance of the date of transfer. The following information
should be given at that time:
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Name and
grade of the student.
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Birth date of
student.
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Reason for
transfer.
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New address,
if applicable.
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Name, address
(including zip code) of new school the child will attend.
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Last date on
which child will attend St. Agnes School.
Note:
Upon receipt of the above information, the records will be forwarded
immediately to the new school provided ALL TUITION AND FEES ARE UP-TO-DATE.
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Assembly
Bell Grades K-8 8:00 a.m.
Assembly/Prayers
Grades 6-8 8:00-8:10 a.m.
Grades K-5 8:10-8:30 a.m.
Lunch
Periods Grades 5-8 11:30-12:05 p.m.
Grades K-4 12:05-12:40 p.m.
Dismissal 2:30 p.m.
Faculty meetings
are held once a month on the first or second Friday unless otherwise
noted on the calendar. Therefore, there will be a 12:00 dismissal on
these days.
In-service or
teacher workshops are announced in advance and parents are notified by
the monthly newsletter, memos and announcements.
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Every parent has
the responsibility of making certain that their child attend school
everyday. Regular attendance and punctuality are of great importance to
the student if he/she desires to attain good scholarship.
Parents of
absentees must call the school office 732-381-0850 before 8:00 a.m. to
report the reason for the child’s absence and request homework.
When the student returns to school after
an absence, he/she MUST present to the class teacher a
note signed by parents or guardian, stating the reason and the length of
the absence. These notes must be kept on file, and therefore, they
should be carefully written on regular correspondence stationary. The
writing of this note is the responsibility of the parent.
If a child is
absent for five days or more, he/she MUST present a doctor’s note before re-entering class. These notes are kept
on file in the office. If a student comes in with no note from the
doctor, he/she will stay in the nurse’s office until a parent comes to
take him/her home or brings a note.
Excessive
absenteeism, (16 days annually) unless for serious medical reasons, can
possibly mean retention in a grade.
VACATIONS WHEN
SCHOOL IS IN SESSION ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
When vacations
are taken during regular school days, schoolwork and or assignments will
not be given in advance. All class work and tests are to be made up
when the child returns.
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Every student is
expected to be punctual. A student who is tardy MUST report to
the Main Office in order to obtain an admittance slip to class.
Absenteeism and
tardiness are marked on the permanent record of the student.
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The non-Catholic
student is welcome at St. Agnes School. The non-Catholic parent is
expected to understand and agree that the School exists to educate in
the framework of Catholic values. Non-Catholic students must
participate in the Religion classes and liturgical services scheduled
for students during the school year. However, in keeping with the
tradition of the Catholic Church, non-Catholics may not come forward to
receive Holy Communion.
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The essence of
Christian Discipline is self-discipline. Students need to realize that
the observance of rules brings happiness to themselves and to others.
Parents and students should be aware that authority is necessary to
promote spiritual and mental growth and to develop a sense of
responsibility.
ALL school rules and regulations aim to
safeguard the liberties of students rather than curb them.
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Conduct Referrals
or Detention Slips will be issued for any infractions of school rules;
namely,
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Direct
disobedience to any person involved in the educative process.
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Disregard of
school rules and policies. (Missing assignments/projects)
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Use of foul
language in or around the school area.
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Disregard of
the dress code.
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Improper
behavior at any time—playground, class, cafeteria, hall, etc.
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Gum chewing
and candy on school premises.
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Continued
tardiness will result in a direct notification of the parents.
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Use of cellular
phones during school hours is prohibited. If a parent deems it
necessary that their child bring a cell phone to school, it is to be
left in his/her back pack. If it is visible, it will be taken to the
Principal and returned at the close of the school day.
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Game Boys are not
permitted in school with the exception of After Care children who may
use them after school.
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Detention will be after school for half an hour on the days designated
by the teacher issuing the detention.
Parents will receive a pink detention notice, which MUST be signed and returned to the person monitoring the detention session,
who will then turn them in to the principal who will note the detention
as being kept.
Failure to attend
the assigned detention will result in another being given.
NO ONE will be excused from detention except by the principal who has received
a note from the parent(s), at which time an alternate date will be
assigned.
AT NO TIME will anyone be excused for extra-curricular activities.
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Detentions will be issued in Grades K-8 for the following infractions of
the school policies.
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Failure to comply with the school dress code.
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Excessive tardiness.
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Failure to complete assignments and/or for coming to school without
assigned books or projects.
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Conduct which is deemed inappropriate for a Catholic School Student.
Warnings will be issued appropriate to the grade level.
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Any student who does not successfully complete the required curriculum
for their grade, will be asked to repeat that grade. However, in grades
six to eight, the parents will be requested to transfer the student.
In grades 6-8 unsuccessful completions is defined as failing two or more
major subjects for the year.
In grades K-5 the child’s level of maturation will be considered in
conjunction with a parent conference.
In grades 1-7, if one major subject is failed for the year, attendance
at a certified summer school program, with proof of successful
completion OR proof of private tutoring will be required for
advancement.
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Conduct which
constitutes good cause for suspension of a student includes but is
not limited to the following:
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Continued and
willful disobedience.
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Open defiance
of the authority of any teacher or person having authority over him.
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Conduct of
such character as to constitute a continuing danger to the physical
well being of other people.
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Repeated
disruptions in the class.
Repeated
incidents of the above conduct may result in expulsion.
The following are
cause for immediate expulsion:
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Physical
assault on another pupil or upon any teacher or other school
employee or volunteer.
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Taking, or
attempting to take, personal property or money from another pupil or
from his presence, by means of force or fear.
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Willfully
causing, or attempting to cause, substantial damage to school
property.
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Participation
in an unauthorized occupancy by any group of pupils or others of any
part of any school or other building owned by [the parish] and
failure to leave such school or other facility promptly after having
been directed to do so by the principal or other person then in
charge of such building or facility.
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Incitement
which is intended to and does result in unauthorized occupation by
any groups of pupils or others of any part of the school or other
[parish] owned facility.
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Incitement,
which is intended to and does result in truancy by other pupils. (,)
Three school
suspensions may result in expulsion. The use of drugs or alcohol on
school property or on school sponsored trips or activities will result
in expulsion.
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All students,
staff, and volunteers are entitled to respect and personal safety.
Verbal abuse, name calling, or cyber harassment is unacceptable. In
addition, physical harassment will not be tolerated and will be dealt
with in accordance with the Archdiocesan Policy. If any student
experiences bullying, harassment, or feels threatened in any way, he/she
is to report this to the Principal immediately.
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Proper behavior
and eating habits are expected of all children in the school cafeteria
as well as at lunchtime in the classrooms on Mondays and Tuesdays.
At all times, the
children should be seated when eating, not walking around with food,
should clean up their places and dispose of garbage properly.
With special
reference to the Cafeteria the following are to be followed:
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Coming in and
standing on line in an orderly fashion.
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Not leaving
the cafeteria before 15 minutes of the lunch period is completed.
If a child needs to use the bathroom, he/she must ask the principal
or parent volunteer.
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Leaving to go
outside at all times by the School exits.
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Not taking
food, etc. out onto the playground.
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No standing
while eating.
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Running or
throwing anything is not allowed.
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Cleaning up
their places, including the floor if they drop anything.
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Only using
the bathrooms near the boiler room.
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On days that
they must stay in during lunch, the children will remain in the
cafeteria until their classroom teacher comes for them. They shall
remain in an orderly fashion at all times.
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Not going
back to the classroom for anything.
Any disregard for
the above will result in a detention.
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Students
participating in extra-curricular activities such as baseball,
basketball, softball, volleyball, track, cheerleading, Student Council,
etc., must maintain acceptable conduct and should be working to their
individual academic potential. If a student receives a U in conduct,
the student should be taken off of any extra-curricular activity. If a
student receives an I in conduct, the student should be placed on
probation. Notice of this will be given to the coaches and the parents
from the principal.
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Uniforms are worn by all children and purchased from the school. It is
the responsibility of the students to see that they are in the
appropriate uniform. No exceptions to
the uniform dress code can be given except by the Principal.
GIRLS:
Grades K-5 Maroon plaid jumper, white short or long-sleeve golf shirt,
and maroon knee socks.
Grades 6-8 Maroon plaid skirt/kilt, maroon short or long-sleeve golf
shirt, and maroon knee socks.
Shoes for all girls should be a closed tied oxford type or dress
loafer. Open backs, etc.; do not provide the necessary support. Fashion fads will
not be allowed.
Optional:
Khaki dress slacks can be worn in place of the jumper or skirt October
through March. Also, maroon or white tights may be worn on cold days
under the knee socks.
The wearing of make-up is NOT permitted in school.
Clear or light colored nail polish and the wearing of small earrings are
permitted when the uniform is worn. No body piercing is permitted other
than earrings. Excessive jewelry is not appropriate.
BOYS:
Grades K-8 Khaki slacks, maroon knit shirt, short or long
sleeve, and belt.
Shoes for all boys should be a closed tied oxford type or dress loafer.
Again, fashion fads are not allowed.
The wearing of earrings is NOT permitted while in uniform. No body piercing is permitted other than
earrings.
Hair grooming should be appropriate and conducive to the atmosphere of a
Catholic school.
SWEATERS:
If either boys or girls wear a sweater, it MUST BE A MAROON
SCHOOL SWEATER.
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Khaki Walking Shorts and *Maroon Golf Shirts are permitted from
April 1st to October 1st. (*K-5 Girls may wear White golf shirts
with the Khaki walking shorts.)
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Ankle socks or knee socks are permitted in MAROON or WHITE.
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Belts – are OPTIONAL.
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School Shoes are required (SNEAKERS ARE NOT PERMITTED).
Children who have not purchased the summer uniform must follow the HOT
WEATHER UNIFORM directions as stated below.
If the temperature is forecasted to go over 85 degrees, the school
uniform for that day will be the school gym shorts and T-shirt with
sneakers and white socks. Please be aware that the regular school
uniform may be worn.
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GRADES K-8:
On gym days the UNIFORM OF THE
DAY will be the T-shirt and shorts with white socks and predominantly white
sneakers.
In cooler weather conditions sweats may be worn over the T-shirt and
shorts.
WE RESERVE THE
RIGHT TO NOTIFY PARENTS IF A STUDENT DOES NOT MEET OUR REQUIREMENTS OF
STANDARDS FOR HYGIENE AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE.
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Homework
assignments are essential for the full scholastic development of each
student. The amount of homework assigned varies according to the grade
level.
The purpose of
homework assignments is to solidify and integrate what has been taught
in the classroom and also to teach the student a sense of personal
responsibility and accomplishment.
At all times in
grades 6 to 8, homework is the responsibility of the student.
The help parents
can offer is most beneficial to each child. Here are a few simple
points to keep in mind:
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Provide
favorable home conditions conducive to study. The TV, IPOD, cell
phone, or other distractions are detriments to concentration.
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Try to
establish a set time and place for homework.
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DO NOT DO THE
HOMEWORK – Give
assistance, illustrations, and suggestions.
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Encourage
proper use of time, completion of assignments in one sitting, and
checking of work to see if it is properly and neatly completed.
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See that
homework assignments are brought home every day.
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DO NOT MAKE
EXCUSES for neglect of homework.
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Academic
Guidelines MUST be followed.
The following
time allotments are suggested for homework, but are
dependent upon the individual student’s ability, etc. These time
allotments include both written and studied assignments.
Kindergarten |
As
Assigned |
Grades 1
and 2 |
30 – 45
minutes |
Grades 3,
4 and 5 |
60 – 90
minutes |
Grades 6,
7, and 8 |
120
minutes or more if necessary |
Remember good
study habits are developed early in a child’s education.
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Each child in the
school takes part in a testing program throughout the year.
Terra Nova
Testing is given in grades K-8 in the Spring.
The school also
has the services of the Union County Educational Service Commission for
Comprehensive Education, Speech and Child Study Evaluations. If you
feel your child needs any of these services, please contact the
principal.
Final
examinations are given in grades 6, 7, and 8 to help the students to
synthesize what they have learned. Also, this will be good practice for
the future in higher education.
Students in grade
5 also take ACRE I and students in grade 8 take ACRE II. These tests
offer us an opportunity to study the religious development of the
children and the effectiveness of our religious education program.
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Report cards are
distributed at the end of each Trimester. The report cards provide both
the teacher and the parent with information that will assist the child
in overcoming difficulties and gaining as much success as he/she can in
each of his/her school subjects. Although a report card is an important
communicator of a child’s progress, it is important to remember that a
really concerned parent will turn to the teacher if there is a reason to
question a child’s academic, behavioral or social progress.
In Kindergarten, the
report cards will be given at the end of each Trimester. A
parent-teacher conference is held in late October or early November.
The students will receive the following grades:
S – Secure
D – Developing
N – Not Yet
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Midway through
each Trimester, the faculty will send out Interim Reports for each
student. A copy of the Interim Report is retained by the teacher and
another is placed in the student’s permanent record file. Interim
Reports MUST be signed and returned to the teacher within
one week. Failure to do so will warrant a phone call to the parent by
the teacher.
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Mutual understanding and
cooperation between the home and the school is of vital importance in
the development of your children. To bring about the desired
home-school relationship, formal parent-teacher conferences will be held
during the year. You will be notified as to the date.
Conferences with
the teacher provide the parents with the opportunity for developing a
true insight into the school and the problems the child faces. It give
the parents a change to see what is going on in school and why. It
provides as opportunity to acquaint them more fully with the formal
aspect of the child’s, education.
In addition, the
following procedures are suggested to insure the desired home-school
relationship:
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When in doubt
of some school regulation or policy, contact the school to clarify
the issue.
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If you desire
additional conferences with any teacher or with the principal,
contact the school office by phone or written request for an
appointment.
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In the best interest of all, ALL VISITORS (THIS INCLUDES
PARENTS) MUST REPORT TO THE MAIN OFFICE, SIGN IN AND RECEIVE A
VISITOR’S PASS. NO TEACHER WILL MEET WITH A PARENT BEFORE, DURING
OR AFTER SCHOOL UNLESS A VISITOR’S PASS IS PRESENTED.
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At the end of
each trimester, students in Grades 4 though 8 are eligible for the HONOR
ROLL. Students qualify based on academic achievement and effort.
v Special
Subject Areas include:
Art,
Technology, Health, Music, Physical Education, and Introduction to World
Language.
v Personal
Development must be S (Satisfactory) regardless of Honor Roll category.
PRINICIPAL’S HONOR ROLL
All
Academic Grades: A+
Subcategories: Strength (+) and Satisfactory (
)
Written
Communication: 5 or higher
Special
Subject Areas: Satisfactory (S) or better
HIGH HONOR ROLL
All
Academic Grades: A
Subcategories: Strength (+) and Satisfactory (
)
Written
Communication: 4 or higher
Special
Subject Areas: Satisfactory (S) or better
HONORS HONOR ROLL
All
Academic Grades: B+
Subcategories: Strength (+) and Satisfactory (
)
Written
Communication: 4 or higher
Special
Subject Areas: Satisfactory (S) or better
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Children are
required to have books covered at all times. Book bags (back packs) are
required so that books and school materials will be kept in good order.
If textbooks or
workbooks are lost, torn or defaced, payment must be made for
replacement. This applies particularly to the textbooks that we receive
under the New Jersey State Textbook Loan.
Damage to other
school materials, such as calculators, computers and all audio
visual equipment, will also mean that payment must be made for
replacement.
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The New model
presently being formed is recommended by the National Catholic Boards of
Education.
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The
Association is an organization of parents and teachers, which meets five
times a year with the principal and parochial vicar. Through its dues
of $20.00 per family, per annum and its sponsorship of various
fundraisers, it helps with the school budget and provides a means of
communication between the school and the home. In addition, the
Home-School Association awards two annual scholarships of $750 based on
academic ability to the two highest graduates who will continue on in
Catholic High School.
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Upon the death of
the founding pastor of Saint Agnes, Rev. Denis J. Whelan, a Memorial
Scholarship was established. Each year a scholarship in the amount of
$1000 is awarded based on financial need to a student going on to
Catholic high school. Attendance in St. Agnes School in Grades 6, 7,
and 8 is stipulated.
The governing
board is composed of the principal, the eighth grade homeroom teacher
and an independent accountant to review the financial need papers.
Applications for
the scholarship are sent out yearly to all eighth graders along with the
regulations governing the scholarship.
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Two scholarships
will be awarded to the two highest scoring students who apply for the
scholarship and are going to a Catholic High School. Attendance in St.
Agnes School in Grades 6, 7, and 8 is stipulated.
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In order to
qualify to be the Salutatorian or Valedictorian of the graduating class,
a student must have attended St. Agnes School for grades 6, 7, and 8.
The final selection is made on a grade average for three years.
Individual
subject awards are based on Grade 8 marks only.
Scholarship is
offered as prescribed by the donors.
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Class mothers for the
youngest child’s class will also call to notify parents of either a
closing or a delayed. PLEASE DO NOT HAVE YOUR PHONE TURNED OFF, AND
IF YOU USE AN ANSWERING MACHINE, PLEASE DO NOT HAVE IT ON WHEN INCLEMENT
WEATHER IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU ARE NOT
NOTIFIED UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.
In the event of
inclement weather, Saint Agnes School will follow the same procedures
as the Clark Public Schools. This also includes delayed openings.
The time for the delayed opening is 10:00 a.m.
Please do not phone the
Rectory or the School. If the announcement is not given, school will be
in regular session.
If parents deem the
weather to be bad and decide to keep children home, the rules of
absenteeism must be followed.
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If for some emergency it
is necessary for a student to be dismissed earlier than the scheduled
dismissal, a written request from the parent or guardian, stating the
time and reason, MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE PRINCIPAL. This
request MUST be submitted the day before the requested date.
ALL early dismissal
notes must be signed by the Principal. A parent or guardian must
come to the office before a student is permitted to leave and sign them
out.
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For the protection of
all students are not permitted to leave schools grounds during school
hours without written request from a parent or guardian and the direct
approval of the Principal.
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Parents MUST
NOTIFY THE SCHOOL PROMPTLY relative to any changes in residence,
telephone numbers, employment, or emergency contacts.
Unlisted numbers will be
held in confidence.
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Dropping off and picking
up a student before or after school is ALWAYS IN THE REAR OF THE
BUILDING. Cars should never be parked in the oval, even if you are
coming in for a conference, to bring something to the office, to help
out at lunchtime, or for a meeting.
This area MUST be
kept clear for emergency vehicles. Always observe the one-way entrance.
A section of the parking
lot is roped off daily so that the children have a safe area in which to
play. You are asked to park ONLY outside of the area used by the
children.
When leaving the
parking lot AT ANYTIME please observe a speed limit of no more than 5
miles per hour. Also watch for the children going to the cars. Safety
is the responsibility of all.
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The following pages are
subject to yearly changes
and
will be issued
accordingly.
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