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Archdiocesan Schools Mission Statement Sacred Heart Parish Mission Statement Mission Statement of Sacred Heart School Vision Statement of Sacred Heart School Sacred Heart School Wellness Policy Procedures for Life Threatening Allergy Issues Returning to School after Dismissal Telecommunications Use Agreement Denying Permission for Photo-Video Release "What greater work is there than training the mind and Welcome to Sacred Heart Catholic School! In choosing Sacred Heart School, you have demonstrated a commitment to the values and philosophy of a Catholic education. The faculty and staff of your school look forward to working with you to promote academic excellence and spiritual development in the context of the teachings of the Catholic Church. Together let us pray that God, who has begun this good work in us, may carry it through to completion. God bless you, Carola E. Wittmann, Ph.D.
Sacred Heart School, in Bellevue, Washington, is a K through 8th grade Catholic Elementary and Middle School. The curriculum stresses academic achievement within a Christian community where the child feels that he/she is loved and respected by his/her peers as well as the teacher. Vatican II texts are used so that our theology is in compliance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. United with each other in meaningful liturgy and prayer, the students can further come to an understanding of the Christian life. At Sacred Heart, we are attempting to "teach as Jesus did." The Archdiocesan curriculum guidelines, consistent with the State of Washington guidelines, are followed for the teaching of all secular subject areas. The curriculum is marked by current content and fresh approaches to methodology. There is emphasis on principles rather than fact, on learning through problem solving rather than by precept. We strive to offer a program which makes use of many sources of reading material, a wide variety of audio-visual and technology tools and a multi-text approach to the content areas. Sacred Heart School was founded in 1952. Fr. Thomas Moore was the founding pastor of the school and, together with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, became the driving force behind its success. Archdiocesan Schools Mission Statement The schools of the Archdiocese of Seattle, in communion with the Archbishop, in collaboration with parents, parish leadership, and the community, and in the service of teaching Gospel values and the faith of the Catholic Church, educate students in grades K-12 for leadership and service to the church and society through excellent religious, academic, and co-curricular programs that strive to be accessible to all. Sacred Heart Parish Mission Statement Sacred Heart Parish, striving to grow in relationship with God and one another through prayer, sacraments, and service, is a welcoming community rooted in Gospel values. We live the Catholic faith by sharing our time, talent, and resources with those who hunger for insight and understanding, who seek healing and compassion, and who yearn for justice and love. Mission Statement of Sacred Heart School To inspire and guide our children to pursue what God calls them to do. Vision Statement of Sacred Heart School To provide an excellent academic education in an environment of Catholic faith and moral values. The school develops our children’s intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and religious growth. Graduates of Sacred Heart School will be equipped to meet the challenges of further education with an understanding of what it means to be a Catholic in service to others. We are a community who has voluntarily come together to provide an excellent education for our children in a spirit of faith, hope, and love within an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and appreciation. We believe in the values of the Judeo-Christian tradition as defined in the teachings of Christ and His Catholic Church. We hope for a world that will realize the importance of these values while working to promote such understanding. We express love for ourselves and others through the celebration of life, the sacraments, and service. Graduates of Sacred Heart School are:
Sacred Heart School is accredited through the Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC) and through the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). Nondiscriminatory Policy Sacred Heart School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or athletic and other school-administered programs. Acceptance Policy As openings become available, the following priorities will be used to accept students to Sacred Heart School:
All new students (K-8) seeking admission to Sacred Heart School are assessed prior to admission. Other documentation, such as report cards and/or letters of recommendation may be requested. Other Admissions Requirements may include:
Non-Catholic students whose parents accept the philosophy of Sacred Heart School will be accepted on a space-available basis. Placement Policy Families with exceptional circumstances may request in writing a classroom placement prior to May 15 for the following school year. Such a request must go directly to the principal/designee and needs to speak to the individual child's educational needs. While the request may prompt the principal/designee to make a classroom placement change, it is the philosophy of the school administration that such changes are disruptive to the overall learning environment. Tuition Schedule
Payment Options: (Please read carefully as our payment options have changed.)
Please note that school fees, such as ESS or Playmakers, are not included in tuition. Fees (i.e. Kindergarten fee; registration fee, etc) are non-refundable. As part of their registration, families are asked to complete their registration contract which lists tuition policies, fundraising and volunteer opportunities and obligations. Withdrawl Policy
Withdrawl Liability
We at Sacred Heart School consider it a privilege to work with parents in the education of children because we believe parents are the primary educators of their children. Therefore, it is your right and your duty to become the primary role models for the development of your child’s life---physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and psychologically. Your choice of Sacred Heart School involves a commitment and exhibits a concern for helping your child to recognize God as the greatest good in his/her life. Good example is the strongest teacher. Your personal relationship with God, with each other, and with the Church community will affect the way your child relates to God and others. Ideals taught in school are not well-rooted in the child unless these are nurtured by the example of good Catholic/Christian morality and by an honest personal relationship with God in your family life. Once you have chosen to enter into a partnership with us at Sacred Heart School, we trust you will be loyal to this commitment. During these formative years (K to 8), your child needs constant support from both parents and faculty in order to develop morally, intellectually, socially, culturally, and physically. Neither parents nor teachers can afford to doubt the sincerity of the efforts of their partnership in the quest to challenge and nourish the student to reach his/her potential. It is vital that both parents and teachers remember that allowing oneself to be caught between the student and the other partner will never have positive results. To divide authority between school and home or within the home will only teach disrespect of all authority. If there is an incident at school, you as parents must make investigation of the complete story your first step. Evidence of mutual respect between parents and teachers will model good, mature behavior and relationships. Students are naturally eager to grow and learn. However, sometimes in the process of maturation new interests may cause them to lose focus. As this natural process occurs, the student needs both understanding and discipline. While at times your child may perceive discipline as restrictive, it is boundaries and limits which provide a young person with both guidance and security. It is essential that a child take responsibility for grades he/she has earned and be accountable for homework, long-term assignments, major tests, service projects, and all other assignments. This responsibility also extends to times of absence. Together, let us begin this year with a commitment to partnership as we support one another in helping your child to become the best person he/she is capable of becoming. As partners in the educational process at Sacred Heart School, we ask parents to:
At Sacred Heart School, we believe that education is a partnership between home and school. Parental cooperation is essential for the welfare of students. If, in the opinion of the administration, parent behavior seriously interferes with the teaching/learning process, Sacred Heart School may require parents to withdraw their children and sever the relationship with the school. School Hours Grades K through 8: 8:3 0 AM - 3:00 PM. Tuesdays: 8:30AM-2:00PM. At Sacred Heart School, we work in partnership with parents to enable each child to develop as an independent learner. Parents should allow their child(ren) to enter the school building on their own each morning. Various classes invite parent involvement or visitation on particular occasions.
The school doors are opened for students at 7:00 AM. Students arriving at that time will go to the ESS area until they are dismissed to their classrooms at 8:20 AM. Dismissal time is 3:00 PM. On Tuesdays, dismissal time is 2:00PM. Please check the Parent Calendar on our website for other dismissal time information. Parents are to make arrangements for their child(ren) to arrive at school on time and be picked up at dismissal time. Students not picked up by the end of carpool (3:15 PM; 2:15PM on Tuesdays) will be sent immediately to the ESS Program. Parents are charged the daily per child rate for using this program. Sacred Heart School offers the ESS Program for school families only and on all school days. Families who enroll their students in the ESS Program need to refer to the ESS webpage for information on policies and financial obligation. School Office Hours The school office is open on all school days from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. School Visitors School visitors (volunteers, parents, etc.) must first come to the main office. For safety and security reasons, each person is required to sign in at the office when he/she enters the building for any reason. All visitors and/or volunteers are required to wear a designated badge that may be picked up in the office. Visitors and/or volunteers are to return the nametags and sign out at the time of departure. Primary Grades Rainy Day Recess Students in Grades K-4 are supervised by staff-recess monitors and volunteers; when needed, K-4 faculty assist on a rotational basis. Intermediate Grades Rainy Day Recess 5th Grade - Students are dismissed back to their classroom to watch a movie. 6th Grade - Students are dismissed back to their classrooms. 7th & 8th Grades - We will alternate on a daily basis use of the gym for each of these classes. The appropriate class will be dismissed to their teachers for 15 minutes at the end of lunch so that the lunchroom can be cleaned. Recess monitors will come and retrieve the students and bring them back to the lunchroom for the remainder of recess. The other class will remain in a previously selected classroom(s) in the middle school wing with instructions about what they are allowed to do during rainy day recess under the supervision of recess monitors. Absence When a student is absent from school, a parent should call the office by 9:00 AM each day of the absence. If the office does not receive a call, a parent will be contacted. This policy is for the protection of the Sacred Heart students. The school calendar provides for extended weekends throughout the school year. Parents are encouraged to schedule trips or family outings during these times so as to eliminate the need to interrupt a child's learning process. Missed assignments are the student's responsibility. Students who are absent due to illness have one day for each day of absence to make up the missed assignments, quizzes or tests. For example, a student who was absent three days would be given three school days to complete the missed work. When a student is absent for three or more days due to illness, please refer to the homework policy on page 18. For short absences, students should make arrangement with classmates regarding assignments. Students may also receive missed assignments from their teacher when they return to school. Teachers are not required to give make-up tests or assignments for absences due to vacations. No assignment will be given in anticipation of the vacation. Arrangements for regular classroom tests missed because of an absence are to be made with the individual teachers. These tests must be taken within one week of the original test date. Excessive absence (20) days or the equivalent of 20 days, including tardies, can be cause for a student to be retained in the current grade for another year. Absence during the School Day Students needing medical appointments during school hours need to meet their parents in the school office to be signed out. Parents are required to sign out their child. If the child returns to school during the same school day, he/she must be signed back into school in the office by their parent. Curriculum: The basic curriculum in place at Sacred Heart School meets Archdiocesan requirements and time allotment for subject areas. Sacred Heart's curriculum reflects the school's Student Learning Expectations (SLEs) and has also been cross-referenced with Washington State's essential learning requirements (EALRs) so that it meets or exceeds current state standards. Subject areas include the following: religion/campus ministry; reading, language arts/humanities; mathematics, social studies, and science; music, art, physical education, and library skills; integration of technology into the curriculum is an ongoing effort in the improvement of instruction. Extra-curricular activities include Playmakers (K-8), band and yearbook (Middle school), safety patrols (grade 5) student government, and CYO sports. The ideal toward which Sacred Heart is striving is best expressed in the following passage: The Curriculum The curriculum is the critical component of a school program. It must be flexible enough to serve the needs of all students. It must promote growth along both horizontal and vertical lines. It must be current, encompassing critical issues. It must build process skills and higher order thinking skills. It must reflect current research on learning. It must allow the learner to build new learning upon past learning in a continuing fashion. It should allow concepts and skills to be developed in a wide spectrum of areas. It must promote the continuous learning of students of widely varying interests and abilities.
It is our goal to design and implement a curriculum that:
Report Cards are important tools for communication. Report Cards will be given at the end of each trimester (K-5) and quarter (6-8). Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences Conference days for children will be counted as school days. School is not in session during conferences. Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences are held each year. Student attendance with parents is mandatory. The following are the approved Sacred Heart School grading scales:
M = Mastery (student applies skill/concept correctly and consistently) P = Practicing (student shows some understanding, errors still occur) I = Improving, but having difficulty (student shows little understanding of concept or skills) Grades 1-3: 0 = Outstanding S+ = Above Satisfactory S = Satisfactory S- = Working towards Satisfactory I = Needs Improvement H = Having Difficulty Grades 4-5: A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 59 or below Grades 6-8: A = 94-100 A- = 90-93 B+ = 87-89 B = 84-86 B- = 80-83 C+ = 77-79 C = 74-76 C- = 70-73 D = 66-69 F = 65 or below Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences are held each year. Conference days for children will be counted as school days. School is not in session during conferences; however, student attendance in grades 1st-8th with parents is mandatory. Conference sign-ups take place during the Open House in September. Parents requiring additional conferences during the school year may make arrangements with the individual teachers. Sacred Heart School abides by the provisions of the Buckley Amendment (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) with regards to parents’ rights of access to their children’s school records. Likewise, Sacred Heart School shall abide by the provision of Washington State law regarding the right of access of the non-custodial parent to his or her child’s school records. The parent or eligible student (18 years or older) has the right to inspect the student’s school records and may do so in the presence of the principal or person qualified to explain the material in the records. Custodial and non-custodial parents or an eligible student may inspect their student's school records in the presence of the principal or designee, unless there is a court decree presented to the principal restraining a parent from such contact and inspection. A request to view records should be made in writing to the principal two full school days before the inspection. When school records pertain to more than one student, the parent/guardian or the eligible student may inspect only that part of the education record which pertains to the child of the parent/guardian or to the eligible student. Students requesting records/transcripts/recommendations must present a written request five (5) school days ahead of time. All forms should be submitted to the Sacred Heart School Office for distribution. Completed forms will be sent via the U.S. Mail. Special handling will require that all postal fees be paid by the parents. No records will be sent to transferring schools of students whose financial commitment is in arrears. Testing The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) is given in Grades 3 through 6, and grade 8. The Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) is given to students in Grade 7. Promotion Policy and Retention Policy Advancement to the next grade in Sacred Heart School is based on a student's daily performance, test results, recommendations of teachers, and the student's ability to complete work successfully on a more advanced level. Promotion to the next grade depends on successful completion of all subject areas. The Administration may recommend the repetition of a grade, tutoring, or summer school classes as requirement for promotion when, after conferences with teachers and parents, it is believed that such action will better prepare the student academically or emotionally for the next grade. Students may also be TRANSFERRED to the next grade. A student who is transferred to another grade will not be allowed to continue as a student at Sacred Heart School and the final report card will show that the student was transferred, not promoted. Academic Probation A student whose academic performance indicates serious deficiencies may be placed on academic probation. Homework The scarcity of family time makes the incorporation of homework habits into the family routine even more important. At Sacred Heart School we see homework as a way to help children grow in responsibility, keep parents informed and involved in their children’s learning and send a message that disciplined home study is important . Assignments are designed to reinforce daily lessons, to supplement and enrich class work, and to prepare for certain lessons through various experiences. Since each student has different capabilities and interests, it would be difficult to denote the specific amount of time to be spent on an assignment. If a problem arises, the teacher should be contacted.
Homework Policy due to Illness/Other Absence When a student is absent for three to ten (10) days, a parent may call the school office before 9:00 AM to arrange for homework assignments. Homework assignments may be picked up at the school office between 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM. For short absences, students should make arrangements with classmates regarding assignments. Students may also, receive missed assignments from their teacher when they return to school. Students will be allowed one day for each day of absence due to illness. For example, a student who was absent three days should be given three school days to complete the missed work. Students who are missing more than ten (10) days may be subject to academic probation. With any absence, students may have to follow a plan that outlines a timeline and work to be made up. It is understood that no make-up work fully replaces lost class time. Learning Resource Center The school has a well-equipped lLearning Resource Center (LRC). Students are encouraged to use the LRC for curricular enrichment and pleasure reading. The following rules are to be observed:
Field trips are designed to correlate with teaching units and to achieve curricular goals.
The sacramental life of the children of the Catholic tradition is an important component of the religion program at Sacred Heart School. Preparations for two sacraments, Reconciliation and Eucharist, form the core of our efforts in Grade 2. In accordance with the Archdiocesan guidelines, candidates for First Eucharist will receive the sacrament of Reconciliation prior to First Eucharist. Parents are required to be active partners in the preparation of their children for these sacraments. Non-catholic students and their parents benefit from the learning experience and the Christian values being taught. Sacred Heart School offers a hot lunch program daily. Meals are prepared through the services of an outside vendor. Students may choose to bring their lunch each day. Students should not bring glass bottles, soft drinks or excessive amounts of candy. Students are expected to use the same manners required in the classroom during lunch. Courtesy toward other students and cooperation with lunch monitors are in order at all times. Sacred Heart School Wellness Policy Sacred Heart School adheres to a Wellness Policy submitted to and required by the State of Washington. This policy speaks to nutrition and healthy life style choices. As a school community, we ask that all parents seek alternate choices to food treats (birthday donuts, cupcakes, etc). ALL UNIFORM REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE PRINCIPAL AND VICE PRINCIPAL/DESIGNEE. Uniform components (pants, blouses, shirts, and sweatshirts) may be purchased through Dennis Uniform; Lands’ End, or approved local vendors, but must follow the guidelines outlined below. The CYO Spartan sweatshirt may only be purchased through the school. Sacred Heart Dress Code Guidelines for Lands’ End: http://www.landsend.com/pdfs/school/900085846.pdf All students must be in uniform every day. If there is a time when the prescribed uniform cannot for some legitimate reason be worn, a note from the parent/guardian must be written to the Principal. Students who are out of uniform without this excuse will be sent to the office and the parent will be called to bring the proper clothing. Uniform socks need to be visible. Uniform Guidelines Sacred Heart School feels uniforms are a tradition of Catholic schools. Uniforms contribute to the school’s sense of pride and distinction. Students wear uniforms in order to practice discipline. The students look well-groomed and with a uniform-look give an outward sign of being a member of a community.
General Guidelines for grades K-8 Students should be neatly dressed at all times. Uniform or non-uniform clothes should fit the student and must adhere to the uniform policy. This means that uniform and non-uniform attire do not necessarily prescribe to the current fashion style (i.e. no bare midriffs, no low-riding pants, no baggy look, etc.) Full uniform means that students have correct pants, skirts, or shorts with correct white or green shirt and one of the following: sweatshirt or sweater. Students must always have a sweatshirt or sweater on hand to be in dress uniform should the need arise. On uniform days, all students, grades 2-5 must wear a belt with their pants or shorts. Scout uniforms may be worn on meeting days. All shorts and skirts on uniform or non-uniform days must reflect the dignity of the Catholic school student. Modesty will be the standard for appropriate attire and for the length of clothing. See specific information about skirt length later in this section. This also applies to school functions, such as graduation, dances, special performances, etc. The following is a guide for indoor uniforms. Indoors qualifies as all areas on campus with the exception of outside play-areas. Indoor uniform is also the expectation for field trips off campus. Students whose appearance does not reflect the dignity and values of a Catholic school will be sent to the office to wait until proper attire has arrived from home. Further uniform violations will be addressed on an individual basis by the principal/designee. Girls Uniform for Indoors K-5Girls: Cardigans or sweatshirt: Forest Green, V-neck pullover and cardigan. Sacred Heart navy blue sweatshirt or Sacred Heart CYO sweatshirt (with appropriate names/ nicknames) only, no other sweatshirts are permitted. The Sacred Heart CYO sweatshirt may not be worn on Mass days. Blouse or shirts: Long or short sleeved white blouse with Peter Pan collar (white, red or navy piping acceptable until phased out); white or green knit polo shirt, or white or green turtleneck. No lace collars. Shirts must be tucked in. Undershirts must be solid white and not visible. Jumpers and skirts: Belair plaid jumpers; plaid box pleat skirt; clothing may not be rolled (no shorter than 3” above the middle knee). Tights or modesty shorts may be worn beneath skirts; however, leggings or pants are not permitted. Skorts: Belair plaid with Tabs (no shorter than 3” above the middle knee). Tights may be worn beneath skirts; however, sweatpants and leggings are not permitted. Pants: Girls, K-5, may opt to wear dark navy blue corduroy or cotton twill year round. Walking Shorts: Khaki, twill, walking shorts (no shorter than 5" above the middle knee). No sweat, jersey or corduroy shorts allowed. Belts: Grades 2-5: must be navy, black or brown. Socks: Socks/tights must be solid white, navy, or green. No logos. Socks must always show above the shoe. Head-wear and hair accessories: All hair accessories must be white, green, navy, or plaid to coordinate with uniform colors. No hats or other coverings allowed. 6-8 Girls Cardigans or sweatshirt: Forest Green, V-neck pullover and cardigan. Sacred Heart navy blue sweatshirts (either the Middle School sweatshirt or the uniform sweatshirt added 9/08) or the Sacred Heart CYO sweatshirt (with appropriate names/ nicknames) only, no other sweatshirts are permitted. The Sacred Heart CYO sweatshirt may not be worn on Mass days. Students’ polo shirts are not to show below the Sacred Heart sweatshirt. Blouse or shirts: Long or short sleeved white blouse with Peter Pan collar; white or green knit polo shirt, or white or green turtleneck. No lace collars. Shirts do not have to be tucked in, but there are not to show below the Sacred Heart Sweatshirt; length and size of shirts must be appropriate to the student’s individual size. Undershirts must be solid white and not visible. Skirts: Khaki box pleat skirt or khaki skort; clothing may not be rolled (no shorter than 3” above the middle knee). Tights or modesty shorts may be worn beneath skirts; however, sweatpants, leggings or pants are not permitted. Pants: Grades 6-8, Khaki pants. Walking Shorts: Khaki, twill, walking shorts (no shorter than 5” above the middle knee). No sweat, jersey or corduroy shorts allowed. Socks: Socks/tights must be solid white, navy, or green. No logos. Socks must be visible above the shoe. Head wear and hair accessories: All hair accessories must be white, green, navy, or plaid to coordinate with uniform colors. No hats or other coverings allowed. Boys Uniform for Indoors Boys K-5 Cardigans or sweatshirt: Forest Green, V-neck pullover and cardigan. Sacred Heart navy blue sweatshirt only, Sacred Heart CYO sweatshirt (with appropriate names/nicknames) only, no other sweatshirts are permitted. The Sacred Heart CYO sweatshirt may not be worn on Mass days. Shirts: White or green knit golf shirt, or white or green turtleneck. Shirts must be tucked in. Undershirts must be solid white and not visible. Pants: K-5 may opt to wear dark navy blue corduroy or cotton twill year round. No cargo pants will be allowed. Walking shorts: Khaki, twill, walking shorts (no shorter than 5” above the middle knee). No sweat, jersey or corduroy shorts allowed. No cargo shorts will be allowed. Socks: Solid white, forest green or navy only. No logos. Socks must be visible above the shoe. Belts: Grades 2-5: belts must be worn; must be navy, black or brown. Head-wear: No hats or other head-wear allowed. Boys 6-8 Cardigans or sweatshirt: Forest Green, V-neck pullover and cardigan. Sacred Heart navy blue sweatshirts (either the Middle School sweatshirt or the uniform sweatshirt added 9/08) or the Sacred Heart CYO sweatshirt (with appropriate names/ nicknames) only, no other sweatshirts are permitted. The Sacred Heart CYO sweatshirt may not be worn on Mass days. Students’ polo shirts are not to show below the Sacred Heart sweatshirt. Pants: Grades 6-8, Khaki pants. No cargo pants will be allowed. Walking shorts: Khaki, twill, walking shorts (no shorter than 5" above the middle knee). No sweat, jersey or corduroy shorts allowed. Socks: Solid white, forest green or navy only. No logos. Socks must be visible above the shoe. Shirts: White or green knit polo shirt, or white or green turtleneck. Shirts do not have to be tucked in, but they are not to show below the Sacred Heart sweatshirt; length and size of shirts must be appropriate to the student’s individual size. Undershirts must be solid white and not visible. Head-wear: No hats or other head-wear allowed. Boys and Girls, K-8 Shoes Students are required to wear shoes that are safe and appropriate to uniform. Shoes may not have raised heels. Tennis shoes may be worn. Shoelaces must be tied with shoes that use laces. No boots, including hiking boots, are permitted. No open toed or open back shoes permitted. Mass, Assemblies, Other Special Events Students attend mass, assemblies or other special events wearing full uniform with uniform sweatshirt or sweater. CYO Sweatshirts may not be worn on Mass days. Under special circumstances (such as unseasonably warm temperatures) students may attend these events without wearing sweatshirts or sweaters. However, that decision is made by the school administration. Students need to always have their school sweatshirts or sweaters (not polar fleece vest) with them to be prepared for mass attendance or other special events. Outerwear Given our climate, students go outside for recess on most days. Please send your child to school with a jacket and hat if needed. All outerwear needs to be marked with the student’s name. Students may bring their outerwear to lunch but do not wear it during lunch. Any outerwear must reflect the dignity of the catholic school environment. Non-Uniform Day Non-uniform days are a privilege, not a right, and will only be called for special occasions. These special occasions are designated by the principal. On Non-Uniform Days, clothing must be appropriate to reflect the dignity of a Catholic school. No logos on clothing. Shorts and skirts must follow the uniform guidelines. Lycra or spandex shorts are never allowed. Shoe, socks, and head-wear policies are in effect even on non-uniform days. The Personal Appearance policy is also in effect on Non-Uniform Days. Personal Appearance Students are to arrive at school clean, neat, in full uniform with the Sacred Heart uniform sweatshirt or Sacred Heart CYO sweatshirt over the polo shirt. If further warmth is needed, students can wear a coat or other sweatshirt over the top of the Sacred Heart sweatshirt, but it is to be removed immediately upon entering the classroom at the start of the school day. Please mark all clothing with student’s name. Hair: Hair is to be neatly combed/brushed. No extreme hairstyles, spiked hair or changed hair color. Students may be sent home to have hair properly groomed if it is found to be extreme. This will be at the discretion of the school administration. Make up: In grades K-5, make up is not to be worn – this includes eye shadow, liners, mascara, or lipstick. In grades 6-8, make-up may be worn as long as it does not draw attention to the student. Jewelry: Stud size earrings only and in the ear lobe only, no dangling earrings are to be worn (pencil size) – even on non-uniform day. Boys may not wear earrings. Students are to leave dangling and/or wide bracelets at home. Nail Polish: Clear or light colored nail polish may be worn. Body piercing: For safety reason, body piercing is not permitted. Good Rule: If you think you shouldn't wear it, you shouldn't. Any authorization to administer both over the counter and prescription medication must be completed, signed, and annually updated by the physician in charge. Such authorizations do not carry over from year to year. A copy of the A uthorization For Administration of Oral Medication at School can be found on our website (http://www.sacredheart.org/School/Administration/Office/Forms/Forms.html). If a child must take any medication in school which is prescribed by a doctor, that medication must be sent to the School Nurse in the container received from the pharmacy and must have on its label the following information:
If new medications are prescribed during the school year, please complete an Authorization For Administration of Oral Medication at School and turn it into the Health Room with the medication. An email should also be sent to the Health Room Aide (Ann Marie Thompson) and Nurse Consultant (Linda Lavin) with this information. Any changes to the medications your child/ren receive at school need to be documented and approved by your child’s physician on the Authorization For Administration of Oral Medication at School form and emailed to the Health Room Aide and Nurse Consultant. Medical Record Keeping At the beginning of each school year, or when a child joins Sacred Heart School, parents are asked to submit a child's medical record. All parents of children with medical conditions need to contact their child's pediatrician to complete and return information to the school. From this information the school keeps its Care Plans. Care Plans and medication forms must be updated annually. If medication/Care Plans change in between times, parents are asked to inform the school immediately and in writing. Food Allergy Policy Student health care is the primary responsibility of parents. Sacred Heart School will cooperate with parents and medical and dental providers and comply with Washington State law in matters regarding student health. Sacred Heart School recognizes that life threatening food allergies are an important condition affecting many school children and positively welcomes all pupils with food allergies. In order to minimize the incidence of life threatening allergic reactions, Sacred Heart School will maintain a system-wide procedure for addressing life threatening allergic reactions and maintain an Emergency Action Plan for any student(s) whose parent/guardian, and physicians have informed the school in writing that the student(s) has a potentially life threatening allergy. This Emergency Action Plan should include medications, medical supplies and alternate foods, if necessary, to meet the student's needs. The Emergency Action Plan is developed and signed in collaboration with the student's parents and our nurse consultant who is charged with ensuring that the plan is acceptable to the school and within the resources of the school to provide. Emergency Action Plans are reviewed annually. Training In order to minimize the incidence of life threatening allergic reactions, Sacred Heart School will provide training and education for all Sacred Heart School staff. In conjunction with the student's parent/guardian and primary care provider the school will maintain a Care Plan for any student identified with a potentially life-threatening allergy. The training will be provided to ALL school employees (including office staff, food service staff, etc.), and will include (but not be limited to):
Policy and procedure will be reviewed at the beginning of every school year. Procedures for Life Threatening Allergy Issues Notifications The school nurse will be responsible for notifying classroom teachers about the nature of the life threatening allergies faced by students. This notification will include an explanation of the severity of the health threat, a description of the signs and symptoms to be aware of and what allergen (food, materials, etc.) to avoid. Classrooms Teachers must be familiar with the Care Plan of students in their classes and respond to emergencies as per the emergency protocol documented in the Care Plan. In the event of a suspected allergic reaction (where there is no known allergic history), the school’s Care Plan is activated. The emergency medical services will be called immediately. Information will be kept about students’ food allergies in the classroom and in the substitute emergency folder, accessible by teachers, substitutes or other responsible adults. All staff will be educated about the risk of food allergies. A parent or guardian of a student with food allergies is responsible for providing all food for his/her own child. Snacks will be kept in a separate snack box or chest provided by the parent or guardian. Tables will be cleaned following any food related events held in the classroom. Sharing or trading food in class and in the lunchroom will be prohibited. Proper hand cleaning techniques will be taught and encouraged before and after the handling/consumption of food. If needed, a “nut-free” table will be established and maintained in the lunchroom as an option for students with peanut allergies. School Field Trips The school health room will recommend to the administration the appropriateness of each field trip and consideration of safety of the student with life-threatening allergies. Protocols for field trips will include timely notification to the health room as established by Staff Policy. Medications and a copy of the student’s Care Plan must accompany the student. A volunteer’ s or staff member’ s cell phone or other communication device must be available on the trip for emergency calls. The adult carrying the EpiPen will be identified and introduced to the student as well as the other chaperones. Side trips while students are being transported to or from the field trip destination are not permitted. Students should not exchange individual gifts at school. This gesture only creates hurt feelings among other students. Invitations for slumber parties or birthday parties should be sent to the homes of students via the U.S. Mail unless an invitation is being given to every student in the entire grade, in which case they can be handed out in class.; In accordance with the stated philosophy of the school, which emphasizes deep respect for the human dignity and uniqueness of every individual, each student will be considerate of the rights of others in all interactions. All students are expected to cooperate with the spirit and policies of the school which are designed to foster mature development and personal responsibility. This requires courtesy in all personal relationships, promptness in fulfilling obligations, concern for the environment, and many other factors which the students’ sense of appropriateness will indicate to them. The Principal/Vice Principal reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of an action if any doubt arises. Items such as, but not limited to, questionable books and pictures, inhalants, knives, guns, matches, cigarettes, radios, toys, trading cards, pagers, cell phones, laser lights, palm pilots, CDs, iPods or other mp3 players, or anything that will detract from a learning situation are not allowed at school at any time. Key chains and toys may not be attached to student backpacks if they represent a distraction or become a safety concern. The School Administration will determine the appropriate disciplinary measures to be taken concerning the presence of these items in the school. Items taken away from students will be returned to the parent(s)/guardian(s) on the last day of the school year. Student Expectations At the beginning of each year, the school administration reviews the management plans of each teacher at Sacred Heart School. It is understood that management styles and expectations differ among faculty. Students are expected to adhere to the classroom management expectations outlined by their teachers. Outside the classroom (lunch, recess, hallways, etc), students are expected to adhere to the behavioral expectations of the school. School Safety, Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Sacred Heart School is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, volunteers, and patrons, free from harassment, intimidation, or bullying. At Sacred Heart School, Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment are defined as follows:
Additionally, the student being harassed does not have to actually have the characteristics they are being harassed about, i.e. if a student is called a derogatory name, it is harassment whether or not the student actually possesses that trait. Bullying, intimidation, or harassment of any kind is not tolerated. The staff of Sacred Heart School will investigate all complaints of bullying, intimidation, or harassment. Students involved in bullying, intimidation, or harassment face detention, suspension, and/or expulsion. Participation in online social networks and user-driven sites, such as, but not limited to, YouTube.com®, MySpace.com®, Wikipedia.com, Xanga®, Friendster®, etc. may result in disciplinary actions if the content of the student’s entries includes pictures without permission and/or defamatory comments regarding the school, the faculty, other students, the parish, or members thereof. Disciplinary Actions Sacred Heart school strives to address behavioral expectations in a proactive manner. However, some behaviors are so severe that they merit immediate and serious consequences without any previous warnings given. These serious behaviors include, but are not limited to:
A student accused of serious wrongdoing may be placed on 'investigative leave' with all class work provided, while an investigation is ongoing. The principal/designee has discretionary power to determine whether an offense is serious enough to warrant an immediate suspension or expulsion. Corrective actions will be taken as necessary. These may include, but are not limited to, detention after school, service during recess and/or after school, restitution for damage, loss of privileges, written accounts, a telephone call to parents at work or at home; if warranted by circumstances, corrective actions may also include in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, or expulsion. ProbationProbation is a formal warning that unless set conditions are met, more serious actions will be taken. The students and parents will be informed of the fact and the conditions of the probation. Probation will be used for serious and/or repeated offenses occurring during the school year, either on-campus or off-campus. Terms of the probation will be explained in writing by the principal/designee and reviewed with the student concerned. Detention Detention may be issued to intermediate and middle school students for a breach of classroom and/or school rules. The day, date, and time of the detention are at the discretion of the Principal/Vice Principal and teachers. Detention may need to take precedence over appointments, practices, lessons, ballgames, etc. After a third detention, student may lose privileges, such as participation in school field trips and/or be placed on probation. Suspension Students who are given an in-school suspension will be required to report to school each day; given the circumstances and the availability of administration and/or other staff, students serving an in-school suspension may need to work with a substitute teacher paid for ($115.00) by the suspended student’s parents. Students who receive an out-of-school suspension will not be allowed on campus during the time of their suspension. Students must complete all class work and tests from the days of suspension but failing grades will be recorded for this work. Expulsion Expulsion is an extremely serious matter. Students who pose a threat to themselves or to others may be expelled from Sacred Heart School. Stu dents who have been expelled will not be allowed to return to the school for any classes or school-sponsored activity. Due Process Procedure for Expulsion:
Cheating Cheating of any type will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to copying another student’s paper and/or presenting another person’s work as one’s own (plagiarism). Students who choose to cheat face a failing grade, detention, suspension, and/or expulsion. Drugs and Alcohol Students who possess drugs and/or alcohol at school or at any school function face suspension and/or expulsion. Off-Campus Conduct The administration of Sacred Heart School reserves the right to discipline its students for off-campus behavior that is not in line with behavior expectations of its students during the course of the school day. Principal's Role in Disciplinary Actions The Principal/Vice Principal is the final resource in all disciplinary situations and may waive or alter any disciplinary regulation for just cause at his/her discretion. Sacred Heart School abides by the Child Abuse laws of the State of Washington. This law mandates that all cases of suspected abuse and/or neglect be reported to Child Protective Services. All individuals who volunteer in the school must complete the Volunteer Sign-Up sheet and may be asked to complete the Archdiocesan mandated background check. Returning to School after Dismissal Students are not permitted to return to the school building after the 3:00 PM (2:00PM Tuesdays) dismissal unless accompanied by a teacher. Students participating in after-school events taking place on campus must immediately report to the coordinators of such events. If there is any ‘down-time’ between the end of the school day and after-school events, students must report to ESS. To assure the safety of all students, students who are not picked up by 3:15PM (2:15PM on Tuesdays) are required to report to ESS. In order to insure that all communication from school reaches home in a timely manner, Sacred Heart School sends home all its communication via email. From the Heart includes updates about events, schedule changes, Parents’ Club news, Principal Update and other communication. New editions of From the Heart are sent out on the first and third Thursday of each month and posted on the school’s website. To facilitate communication, there is a PC station in the school office hallway for parents/guardians to use. The parent of a child who carelessly destroys or damages any furniture, equipment, buildings, or anyone’s personal property will be obligated to pay the full amount of repairs and labor or replacement. Textbooks rented by the student must have a proper book cover. No writing in rented textbooks is permitted. The student will pay a fine or replace damaged or lost property (including technology) before any final reports, transcripts, or diplomas are presented. Lockers/Desks Each student in grades 6-8 is assigned a locker in which to store clothing and textbooks. In order to maintain a quiet atmosphere for class, students are allowed to go to their lockers only at specified times, as managed by the teachers. The school reserves the right to inspect lockers at any time. Lockers may only be decorated for a student’s birthday. The school reserves the right to have students remove locker decorations if necessary. Similar to lockers, desks are the property of the school and may be opened and inspected without the presence or permission of the students. Notice of withdrawal of a student should be made by the parent in writing to the Principal in advance of the withdrawal date. This enables the school to prepare necessary information and settle accounts. No student records will be forwarded to another school until Business Office accounts have been settled. (See previous section on Student Records for transcript information.) Parents/Guardians are requested to notify the School Office in writing of any change of address, home telephone numbers, cell phone numbers, business phone numbers, e-mail addresses and/or phone numbers of emergency contacts. This will guarantee that office records are accurate, complete, and up-to-date. Permission to use the telephone must be obtained from the school office. The office phone is a business phone and students are permitted to use it only in case of an emergency. Forgotten homework, lunch, athletic equipment, etc. do not constitute emergencies. Arrangements for after-school visits with friends should be made at home. Within the first two months of the school year, each family receives a Student Directory listing students' and parents' names, addresses, home telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. The Student Directory should be used to acquaint parents with the names of their children(s) classmates and parents. These directories should not be used or sold for other purposes. State Law requires that emergency drills be held monthly. During the drills, students should follow these regulations:
Parents in the building during a drill or actual emergency are asked to leave the building through the nearest exit and report to the "Command Center" located at the top of the middle school steps. Earthquake drills are held periodically. The procedures are:
Sacred Heart School has implemented a Trauma Manual in case of an emergency. All teachers and staff are aware of the procedure to follow to keep your children safe. In the event of inclement weather, Sacred Heart School's schedule may either be delayed or closed for the day. Sacred Heart School delay/closure determination is made independently. This means that a delay or closure in the Bellevue SD is not an indication of a delay or closure of Sacred Heart School. The most immediate and definitive delay/closure information may be accessed by utilizing our "Closure Information Phone Line". Please call 425-453-1132 to find out about possible weather related schedule changes; this is a Listen-Only line and handles up to 99 calls simultaneously. If the circuits are busy, please try again. Sacred Heart School delay or closure information may also be found on local radio and TV stations and on our website. Any items found in the school building or on the school grounds will be placed in the Lost and Found basket. Items placed in the Lost and Found remain there for 30 days. After 30 days, items are donated to charity. Sacred Heart School reserves the right to amend this Handbook. Notice of amendments will be sent to parents via From the Heart. TELECOMMUNICATIONS USE AGREEMENT Adapted from NCEA’s From the Chalkboard to the Classroom. 2001 As a computer user, I agree to follow the rules and code of ethics in all of my work with computers while attending Sacred Heart School:
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