Wednesday, September 08, 2010

St. Edward School exists to educate students in an environment that blends learning with faith formation. Along with the families and the Catholic Community, we strive to provide a strong academic curriculum, promote Catholic values, and encourage stewardship.

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St. Edward School Family Handbook

2008-2009

Table of Contents
ADMISSION POLICY—2
VISION STATEMENT—2
MISSION STATEMENT—2
ST. EDWARD SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY—2
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES—3
SCHOOL ACCREDITATION—4
DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULE—4
SCHOOL POLICIES
            ATTENDANCE POLICY—4  
                        ATTENDENCE LAWS—5
                        LYON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES SCHOOL TRUANCY PROCEDURES—5
            BEHAVIOR—5
            BIKES—6   
            BOOK DAMAGE—6 
            BUS—6    
            MISBEHAVIOR ON BUS—6  
            CHEATING/PLAGIARISM—6
            CONFERENCES—6   
            DESK DAMAGE—6     
            DISCIPLINE POLICY—6  
            DISMISSAL—7   
            DRESS CODE POLICY—7   
            EIGHTH GRADE HONORS PROGRAM—7   
            ELECTRONIC DEVICES—7  
            EXTRA CURRICULAR / ATHLETIC RULES—8 
            FIELD TRIP POLICY—8  
            FLASH DRIVES—8
            GRADING SCALE—8
            HOMEWORK POLICY—9   
            HOT LUNCH—9 
            BREAKFAST PROGRAM—9  
            INTERNET GUIDELINE—9 
            LUNCHROOM RULES—10
            MAKE-UP WORK POLICY—10  
            MEDICATION POLICY—11   
            MORNING ARRIVAL—11   
            NOTICE CONCERNING USE OF PEST CONTROL MATERIALS—11
            PHONE—11    
            PLAYGROUND EXPECTATIONS—11
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT—12
            SCHOOL ACCOUNTS—12   
            SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM—12   
            SCRIP—12
            SEXUAL HARASSMENT/MISCONDUCT POLICY—13   
            STUDENTS ACCIDENT INSURANCE—13    
            SUPPLIES—13    
            VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND WEAPONS POLICY—13   
            VISITORS—14  
            WELLNESS PLAN—14  
            SCHOOL CALENDAR—15
            SCHOOL STAFF—16
ADMISSION POLICY

The staff of St. Edward staff looks forward to the opportunity of being a part of the development of your children.  Working together we are preparing young people to understand and accept Christ’s special message of love.  In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, St. Edward School is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

We welcome your involvement at St. Edward School.  This is your school and your contribution maximizes its potential.  It is only through continual communication between parents and teachers that our children will realize our mutual effort.

On Wednesday at 11:00AM of each week you are invited to participate at students’ Mass. We acknowledge the importance of the Eucharist by making these dress-up days (no shorts).  Teachers and students plan the Mass on a rotating basis. Together we will pray that we will have the strength and courage to accomplish our goals and objectives.

VISION STATEMENT

We anticipate a mature, knowledgeable person who is spiritual, respectful, and uses his / her God given talents toward a global citizenship.

MISSION STATEMENT

St. Edward School exists to educate students in an environment that blends learning with faith formation.  Along with the families and the Catholic Community, we strive to provide a strong academic curriculum, promote Catholic values, and encourage stewardship.

ST. EDWARD SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

Catholic education is the development of the intellectual, spiritual, moral, emotional and physical growth of the children.

A Catholic school staff in cooperation with the pastor and parents provide the foundation for proclaiming the Gospel message, celebrating the liturgy, developing a faith-filled community and living the Good News of Jesus through ministry and service to others.

We believe that a peaceful and happy environment promotes educational achievement.  Students are motivated in their individual learning with positive reinforcement and discipline.  We believe that teaching methods stimulate students to develop their God-given abilities, self-esteem and promote the understanding of Christian justice in the community and world.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

FAITH COMMUNITY

Goal I:  To build a foundation of faith in Christ.

Objective:  To develop spiritually vigorous Catholics in an environment where Christian community can be experienced.

Activities: Group and reflective prayer, religion classes, participation in Mass and other special liturgies such as the Living Rosary and Stations of the Cross, singing, bulletin boards, stories,
filmstrips, videos, visiting the Senior Citizen Center, visiting the St. Edward Parish shut-ins,
participating in the adopted grandparents program at the Minneota Manor, mission activities,
respect for environment, recognize birthdays, respect for school property, religious reading,
art projects, plays, prayer services, and observance of Catholic Schools Week.

POSITIVE SELF CONCEPT

Goal II: To enable all students to recognize their self-worth and to develop their physical,
             emotional, mental, and spiritual talents.

Objective:  To provide all students the opportunities to grow in a positive self-image.

Activities:  Be positive towards all students, compliment children on their work, recognize each individual by calling them by name, and display children’s work.  Involve every child in all activities, listen to the children’s personal experiences (Student of the Week), create opportunities for student leadership, provide opportunities to share talents, encourage respect for individual differences, stress courtesy and cooperation, develop appropriate response to negative situations, and provide challenges for all students.

EDUCATION

Goal III:  To provide for the intellectual, physical, spiritual, moral and psychological development
               of all students.

Objective:  To provide a curriculum which promotes individual growth.

Activities:  To have a well developed curriculum of studies is the major cognitive goal, involve students in service projects, utilize volunteers, make use of audio-visual and technological materials, library, field trips, guest speakers, self-enrichment programs, departmental teaching, and mastery of curriculum skills and concepts according to the capability of the individual child.

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

Goal IV:  To develop an open communication between staff, parents, students and community.

Objective:  Provide opportunities for oral and written communications among staff, parents,
                  students and community.

Activities:  Weekly Mass, open house, a column in the local paper, parents and teachers meetings and conferences, Christmas and spring program, marathon, faculty meetings, joint sports program, parents invited to lunch with students, social events with teachers of neighboring schools, pastor visits with students, open communication within the classroom, midterm grades and quarterly report cards, honor roll, participation in community celebration, St. Edward Education Committee minutes and school notices published in the church bulletin and on back of monthly calendar, local poster and writing contests, letters to the parents and intraclass activities.

SCHOOL ACCREDITATION

St. Edward School is a member of the Minnesota Non-public School Accrediting Association (MNSAA).  MNSAA has established performance standards and criteria that member schools must meet and maintain to be an accredited institution.

An annual report is sent to MNSAA at the end of each school year based on the goals, strategies, and action plan.  The report is evaluated, and recommendations for continued action are given.  This process is vital to the continued high standards, which St. Edward School enjoys.

DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULE

7:45-8:10 AM            Breakfast (optional)
8:10 AM                     School Day starts
10:00-10:15               Recess (Grades 1-6)
11:30-12:30               Grades 1-6 Lunch & Recess
12:00-12:30               Grades 7 & 8 Lunch/Recess
2:54 PM                     Dismissal

SCHOOL POLICIES

ATTENDANCE POLICY  Please make every effort to have your child maintain regular attendance at school. Parents are asked to telephone the school when a student is going to be late or absent.  When a child is late/absent and parents have not called, the school will telephone the parents.  A written note of explanation should be given to the teacher when the student returns to school. After three days of absence due to illness, a doctor’s note is required. If a child is absent it is the responsibility of the child to make arrangements for making up work.  Any student arriving at school after 8:15 AM or after 12:35 PM will be considered tardy. If a student misses 90 minutes of the school day, they will be considered absent for 1/4 of a day.

Attendance Law:  “Any school person refusing, willfully failing or neglecting to comply with the compulsory attendance law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, likewise, any person with legal control of a child who fails or refuses to send or to keep the child in school daily is guilty of a misdemeanor.”  Persons with such misconduct will be reported to the proper authorities.
***Children are expected to stay on the school grounds during the noon hour and recess.  When a parent wishes a child to be excused before official dismissal, a written note to the teacher or a phone call to the office from the parent is required.   Students must sign in and out if they are arriving late or leaving school early.  A sign in/out sheet will be in the office.

LYON COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES SCHOOL TRUANCY PROCEDURES
Lyon County Human Services, in collaboration with schools and Lyon County Courts, have developed this truancy procedure protocol, to be incorporated into the policies and procedures of local schools.  We have worked together to develop this procedure because we believe it is the best interest of the child to attend and be academically engaged in order to be successful in school.
1.   Unexcused absences are cumulative throughout the school year.  Records regarding
attendance will transfer with students who transfer between schools within Lyon County .
2.   According to Minnesota Law, “habitual truant” means as child under the age of 16 years who is absent from attendance at school without lawful excuse for seven school days if the child is in elementary school or for one or more class periods on seven school days if the child is in middle school, junior high school, or high school, or a child who is 16 or 17 years of age who is absent from attendance at school without lawful excuse for one or more class periods on seven school days and who has not lawfully withdrawn from school.
3.   After five unexcused absences (as defined above), a meeting will be scheduled by the school with the truant child, parents, school personnel, and Human Services.  An Attendance Plan will be developed  to address the current issues.
4.   If the Attendance Plan is not followed and the student continues to be truant, at seven unexcused absences, the matter will be referred to Lyon County Attorney's Office to be reviewed with Human Services.
5.   Human Services will offer voluntary services to the family to assist in improving the student's attendance.  Human Services will also outline possible outcomes that may take place after the matter is referred to the county attorney's office, they include:
**A child in need of Protection of Services (CHIPS) petition may be filed with Lyon county
court by Human Services.  The student and his/her parent(s) will need to appear before a
Judge regarding the truancy petition.  At that time, the CHIPS petition may be granted or a
trial will be scheduled to determine the basis of the petition.
**Judges can consider the following recommendations in a CHIPS hearing regards to
truancy:
1.   A child may lose their driving privileges until he or she is 18 years old.
2.   That any necessary evaluations, treatment, and counseling services be completed by the child or the family.
3.   That attendance at summer school is mandatory.

BEHAVIOR    It is essential in the education of children that they are able to learn in an environment which maintains respect for people and property.  Christian education implies the development of responsible students whose values are founded upon Christian principles.  A Catholic school is unique in that spiritual growth can be nurtured and the Gospel can be fully discussed and witnessed.
BIKES   All bikes must be put in the bike rack.  Please instruct your child in bike safety, such as, one on a bike and driving down the right side of the road. St. Edward School is not responsible for loss or damage done to bikes brought to school.

BOOK DAMAGE    Book covers are required for all textbooks; paper book covers are available at school. Appropriate fees will be assessed for books that have been damaged. Lost or irreparable damaged books will be charged replacement cost.

BUS    Bus students are to ride the bus from St. Edward’s to the Public School after dismissal. They must have a note or phone call if they are not going to ride the bus as usual.

MISBEHAVIOR ON BUS  Riding the bus to and from school and for field trips is a privilege for students.  Students will follow bus rules established by the bus drivers.  Failure to follow rules will follow the Discipline Policy on page 6.

CHEATING/PLAGIARISM
In keeping with the school’s Christian Philosophy, students who are caught cheating or plagiarizing will be subject to discipline.  The following discipline policy will be used for any student caught cheating or plagiarizing:
First Offense: Zero credit for assignment with a chance to redo the assignment for 90% credit
                        within two days.  Parents will be notified.
Second Offense:  Zero credit for assignment with no chance to redo the assignment.  Parents
                        will meet with teacher, student, and principal.
Third Offense:  Zero credit for assignment with no chance to redo the assignment and possible
                        expulsion.

CONFERENCES   St. Edward School has parent/teacher conferences in the fall and spring.  We encourage parents to visit with teachers as the need arises. Appointments should be obtained for additional conferences by contacting the student’s teacher.

DESK  DAMAGE     Any student causing damage to their desk will be charged a minimum of $5.00.  School property should be treated respectfully.

DISCIPLINE POLICY  There are different types of mischievous conduct in school such as snowballs, offensive language, disrespect, vandalism, etc… that which occurs in the classroom and that which happens in other areas of the school and the school bus. Normally classroom behavior is handled by the classroom teacher. Unacceptable behavior outside the classroom will be the responsibility of the teacher or the administrator. The following procedure will be used:
LEVEL ONE—Student will confer with teacher.
LEVEL TWO—When sent to office, student will confer with the principal.
LEVEL THREE—Student will confer with the principal and the parents will be contacted.
LEVEL FOUR—Student will be suspended until he/she returns to school with their parents.
LEVEL FIVE—If there is no evidence of improvement - - expulsion.

**Physical violence, threats, serious harassment, or related incidents toward students or adults will result in immediate notification of parents and possible removal from school.  When necessary, public authorities will be contacted.

DISCIPLINE POLICY, CONT. 
**Students may be disciplined for conduct whether inside or outside school, that is detrimental to the reputation of the school.

JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS – Gum is not allowed in the classroom.  Students coming from the public school will be asked to throw the gum away, otherwise there is a $1.00 fine as decided upon by the 2005-2006 seventh and eighth grade classes.

DISMISSAL   Students not riding the bus are required to be crossed by the Safety Patrol.  Any student not taking their usual way home must have a note or phone call from an adult caregiver.
If your child does not have a note or if no phone call is made to the school, your child will be sent home their usual way.  Please call before 2:30PM with any changes of dismissal for your child.

DRESS CODE POLICY   Parents should see that their children are neat and clean in appearance when coming to school. Children should be dressed according to the weather conditions.  They are exposed to the weather while coming and going to school, during the morning and noon recesses, and some physical education classes. In keeping with the school’s Christian Philosophy, students who are dressed inappropriately will be subject to the discipline policy.  WEDNESDAYS are Mass days and dress-up days at school.  No shorts are to be worn to Mass.  Children are encouraged to be dressed in dress clothes for Mass.   There should not be writing on shirts when attending a Mass celebration.  Appropriate and encouraged clothing for Mass days would be dress slacks/khakis and a polo/collared shirt for boys and dress slacks/khakis/skirts with a dress shirt or a dress for girls.  The children are allowed to change clothes before lunch recess on Mass days.  Parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing if shorts or inappropriate clothing is worn by a student. 

Mini-skirts, short shorts, revealing/midriff tops (undergarments should be worn not seen) and shirts with inappropriate words/pictures are not acceptable at any time.  The main reason for appropriate school dress flows from a need to maintain good behavior and discipline for the entire student body.  Whether the students are dressed for school or summer play has a direct affect on their behavior and attitude toward school. Young students' clothing should be marked for easy identification.

Coats and backpacks are not allowed in the classrooms and should remain in the hallways on the student’s hooks.

EIGHTH GRADE HONORS PROGRAM   Students who receive an A- or better grade average during their eighth grade year are considered “honor students.”  To receive the President’s Education Award, an eighth grader student must have an A- or better average for Junior High and obtain an 85% or better in math or reading on a standardized test.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES  Cell phones, head phones, or other electronic devices are not allowed to be turned on within school grounds during the school day.  The school day shall be considered from the time the student arrives in the morning until they depart in the afternoon.  All electronic devices shall remained turned off in the students backpack on their hooks.  St. Edward is not responsible or any lost or damaged items brought to school or school functions such as field trips. 

EXTRA CURRICULAR / ATHLETIC RULES - The following policy has been adopted by the St. Edward Education Committee.
All children are encouraged to be active in sports.  Students who are involved in school athletics are asked to follow these rules.
1.      Each student must have a physical examination according to the policies of the Minneota Public School and MSHSL.
2.  Respect to peers and adults is essential.
3.  Use of foul language is prohibited.
4.  Academic excellence must be attained according to the ability of the student.  If homework is  
     not completed and continues not doing their homework, they will be reported to the coach.
5.   All students are required to eat the noon lunch.  On a day that your child will not be eating a
 note must be given to the teacher or school office.  If this will be occurring for an extended period of time, the written note must indicate this time period.

One of the main purposes of school athletics is to create good sportsmanship in both athletes and spectators. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated.  It is the responsibility of the parent to monitor their child’s behavior as a spectator.

FIELD TRIP POLICY  Field trips are privileges and students can be denied participation of they fail to meet academic and/or behavioral requirements.  Students who fail to turn in the proper permission form will not be allowed to participate on the field trip.  Telephone calls will not be accepted in lieu of written permission.  A copy of the general permission form is included in the handbook for reference.  A form with the appropriate date and destination will be sent to parents prior to any field trip for completion and permission from parents.

FLASH DRIVES  Each student in grades 4-8 will be issued a
1.0 GB Flash Drive
to save work done on the computers at school.  Each student is responsible for the content placed on the
Flash Drive
and the policy for Internet Guidelines also applies for the
Flash Drive
.  Flash Drives can be checked out by the classroom teacher to bring home to work on the assignment or project saved on the student’s
Flash Drive
.  This
Flash Drive
will be passed on to the next classroom teacher at the end of the school year.  The
Flash Drive
will become property of the student upon graduation in eighth grade.  Each student is responsible for their
Flash Drive
and will be expected to pay $10 to replace a lost or damaged
Flash Drive
.

GRADING SCALE               GR. 4-8                                              GR. 1-3
                                                                A+       100%
                                                A         99-95                          O (Outstanding)
A-                94-92
B+       91-89%
B         88-85                          S+
B-        84-82
C+       81-79%
C         78-75                          S (Satisfactory)
C-        74-72
D+       71-69%
D         68-65                          S-
D-        64-62
U         61% or below            U (Unsatisfactory)
HOMEWORK POLICY   Homework is assigned to help and encourage students to reinforce basic skills, pursue individual talents and interests, supplement classroom experience, and develop independence and responsibility for all grade levels.  Parents should check with children and assignment notebooks on a daily basis about their homework. Time spent on homework should be approximately 10 minutes times the grade the student is in (10 minutes for grade 1, 20 minutes for grade 2...)  Concerns by parents about the amount of time spent on homework should be discussed with the classroom teacher first and then the principal.

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM   Cost of school lunch will be $1.75 per day for grades 1-6; the cost will be $2.00 for grades 7 & 8. Extra cartons of milk may be purchased for $.25. We need to have hot lunch bills paid by the 10th of each month. Any accounts falling 30 days past due, students will be served one peanut butter sandwich and one carton of milk until account is paid in full or arrangements are made. Make checks payable to the Hot Lunch Program, as it is a separate account.

All students are required to eat the noon school lunch.  On a day that your child will not be eating, a note must be given to the teacher or school office.  If this will be occurring for an extended period of time, the written note must indicate this time period. Those days your child is absent can be subtracted from the lunch bill.  If parents plan to eat with your child, please let the school office know by 9:00 that day.  Adult/guest meals are $3.00.

BREAKFAST PROGRAM  The breakfast program will be offered to all students at St. Edward School .  Students must participate on a month-by-month basis. The cost for the breakfast program will be $0.40 per child.  The breakfast program will offer three items for breakfast including but not limited to grain, meat, fruit, and dairy.  Students participating in the breakfast program should go right down to the lunchroom for breakfast upon arrival at school in the morning and proceed outside when finished.  All students must be done with breakfast by 8:10am when the morning bell rings.

******If you qualify for free or reduced lunches, please fill out the application, and return it to school as soon as possible.  Applications should be returned to school the first week in September or sooner.  If your financial status changes during the year, contact the Hot Lunch Director for another form.

INTERNET GUIDELINE POLICY  Using the Internet at school is a privilege and should be used only for educational purposes.  The Internet at St. Edward School is intended to allow Internet access to students and staff to further educational goals and learning, but students may find ways to access other non-educational materials as well.  St. Edward believes that the benefits of Internet use greatly outweighs the disadvantages and wants to allow Internet access in an environment that is safe and appropriate for children.  St. Edward School has a server with a firewall installed to block sites that contain inappropriate content, but with all technology, it cannot be relied on for a 100% guarantee.  It is the intention of the administration and staff to provide education and training on proper Internet usage, but parental involvement at home is also necessary to demonstrate proper Internet use.  The following guidelines are in place to allow the students the best educational experience while using the Internet at St. Edward School.

INTERNET GUIDELINES POLICY, CONT.
The following are NOT allowed by students while on the Internet at St. Edward School:
1. Sending or receiving email or instant messenger.
2. Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures.
3. Using obscene language.
4. Harassing, insulting, or attacking others.
5. Damaging computers, computer systems, or networks.
6. Downloading programs or games to computers.
7. Accessing another person’s materials or files without permission.
8. Violating Copyright laws or plagiarism.
9. Revealing personal identification or information. 

**St. Edward School is not responsible if set guidelines are not followed by students.
***Administration and staff may review files and Internet history to maintain that students are following the set guidelines.

Violation of Internet Guidelines will result in:
1. Loss of Internet privileges.
2. Additional disciplinary action consistent with the discipline policy.
3. Referral to appropriate law enforcement agencies if necessary

LUNCHROOM RULES

1.  Hang coat on back of chair.
2.  Put playground equipment in appropriate places upon entering the lunch room.
3.  NO running - Walk carefully with trays.
4.  Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
5.  Speak quietly - especially on funeral days.
6.    Use GOOD table manners.
7.    Sit quietly.
8.  Second helpings are served after everyone is served once and the cook puts up the sign for
     seconds.  Please bring tray with you.
9.  Scrape trays correctly and completely.
10. NO lunchroom food leaves the lunchroom
11. Exit through back doors to go to recess.        

MAKE-UP WORK POLICY  Make-up work is the responsibility of each student after being absent from school.  The policy for make-up work is one day for a missed day of school plus one additional day. (Example:  A student missing two consecutive days of school will have three days to have homework completed for full credit.)  If you know you will be absent, please get homework from your teacher ahead of time if possible.

MEDICATION POLICY   THE SCHOOL CANNOT LEGALLY DISTRIBUTE MEDICATION, PRESCRIPTION OR OVER-THE COUNTER (including cough drops), TO ANY STUDENT WITHOUT WRITTEN PARENTAL PERMISSION FOR EACH MEDICATION.  THIS APPROVAL MUST INCLUDE SPECIFIC INFORMATION.

Students who are in the sick room will be monitored for 20 minutes.  If they do not improve, are vomiting or running a temperature, you will be notified to pick them up.

PLEASE respect the staff of St. Edward School.  Do not ask them to give any medication without filling out the correct form.  This form includes all information which is required by law.  This form is legal protection for our staff.  Help us teach the children respect for all “pills” by taking the extra time and effort to see that all medication is given as needed.  A copy of the medication form is included within the handbook, sent with the registration packet and/or is available by contacting the school.

MORNING ARRIVAL   Playground supervision will begin at 7:55AM.  School children will be allowed in the building before school begins at 8:10AM only when the weather is too cold or rainy for them to be outside.  Students participating in the breakfast program should go right down to the lunchroom for breakfast upon arrival at school in the morning and proceed outside when finished.  All students must be done with breakfast by 8:10AM when the morning bell rings.

NOTICE CONCERNING USE OF PEST CONTROL MATERIALS
Our School District personnel may apply pest control materials inside or on school grounds as needed.  Pest control materials are registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and are selected and applied according to label directions.  The long-term health effects on children from the application of such pest control materials, or the class of materials to which they belong, may not be fully understood.  Parents of students may request to receive, at their expense, prior notification of any application of a pest control material, should such an application be deemed necessary on a day.

PHONE    We ask the children NOT to use the phone unless it is an EMERGENCY.  Students must obtain a phone pass from their classroom teacher to use the phone.  They will be given a message rather then be called to the phone.

PLAYGROUND EXPECTATIONS
1.  Footballs, soccer balls, kickballs, and softballs in grass area only.
2.  Do not play in convent fence / yard or in Father’s yard (Defined by the surrounding tree line).
3.  Show respect for other people and equipment.
4.  Play softball on assigned diamonds and stay behind backstop.  No climbing backstops.
5.  No playing by dumpster, on large snow piles, or on ice.
6.  Play stops when bell rings – NO EXCEPTIONS.
7.  Use garbage cans.  NO LITTERING.
8.  Use east gray door between church and school.
9.  Stay off gym steps and away from back door.
10.  No destroying snow sculptures or forts.
11.  No wrestling or tackling.

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
1.  No tag or chasing each other on the playground equipment or pea rock.
2.  No contact sports, rough housing, or horseplay.
3.  Take turns on all play equipment.  No pushing, shoving, or rough play.
4.  Do not walk up or climb on slides - slide feet first – one person at a time going down the slide.
5.  No other sports equipment (balls, bats, etc.) or food (candy or beverage) on playground
     equipment.
6.  Must use soft baseballs and softballs.
7.  Do not climb on or over safety rails, walls, barriers, or roofs.
8.  Do not run on, jump off, or dive off playground equipment.
9.  Do not walk or climb on top of overhead ladders (monkey bars) or tubes.  Do not run under the
     monkey bars.
10.  One person at a time on tornado.
11.  Pea rock stays on the ground. No throwing or putting on playground equipment.
12.  Students must ask teacher on duty to re-enter the building during recess.
The consequences for failing to meet the playground expectations including throwing snowballs will follow the same procedures as the discipline policy levels stated at the top of the page.

SCHOOL ACCOUNTS   Tuition is $1150 per student with the pay schedule as follows for families with more than one student:
First student               $1150             +$50 textbook/supply fee                 Total=$1200
Second student         $1150             +$50 textbook/supply fee                 Total=$2400
Third Student $1150             +$50 textbook/supply fee                 Total=$3600
Fourth Student           $850               +$50 textbook/supply fee                 Total=$4500
                       
We understand that it may be easier on the family budget to make monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual payments.  When you choose one of these plans, please return the form to the school as soon as possible.  Please add $50 to your tuition fee if payment is not made by January 1st. Records of students whose tuition account are not cleared by the end of June will not be transferred to the public school. The Parish Education Committee recommends that parents be encouraged to give what they can in additional support.  This can be done by increasing your parish contribution or direct payment to the school. Payment of tuition and the textbook/supply fee is considered a tax deduction.  Parents may also be eligible for tax credits. For more complete information, contact a tax preparer.

**** For those families unable to pay full tuition, financial aid will be available. A tuition application form will be used to help determine this need.  The tuition application form will be turned in and reviewed confidentially by Father Jeremy Kucera.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact Father Jeremy Kucera directly if needed.

SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM  Vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening are routine checkups as part of the health care program.  Certified nurses and volunteers will administer this program.

SCRIP
St. Edward School offers the SCRIP program as an avenue of helping lower tuition costs while supporting the school as well as area and national businesses.  By pre-purchasing gift cards and certificates that are usable just like cash, the scrip funding can be applied to designated tuition accounts.  Please contact Caren at the rectory office with any questions regarding Scrip.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT/MISCONDUCT POLICY   St.
Edward School will follow the guidelines of the Diocese of New Ulm and the Minnesota state laws regarding sexual harassment and/or sexual misconduct.  Sexual harassment of any employee or student by any other party will not be allowed.  If an investigation of a complaint of sexual harassment proves that harassment has taken place, appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken.

Some examples of conduct which may be classified by law as sexual harassment are:
1.  Use of any offensive or demeaning terms which have a sexual connotation.
2.  Objectionable physical closeness or contact.
3.   An expressed or implied indication that a person’s classroom or employment status may depend on the granting of sexual favors.
4.   The deliberate or careless expression of jokes of sexual nature to, or in the presence of
anyone, who may find such jokes or remarks offensive.

Following the teachings of Jesus and the Catholic Church, it is important that all students and staff treat each other with respect and consideration.  Any student or staff member who feels he or she may have been subjected to sexual harassment /misconduct should report this to parents, a staff member, principal, priest or the Diocesan Director of Personnel at the Catholic Pastoral Center , New Ulm, Minnesota. Any personnel who knows or has reason to know of an incident of sexual harassment/misconduct shall comply with any applicable reporting or other requirements of State and local laws and shall report to the Catholic Pastoral Center - Diocesan Director of Personnel, an immediate verbal report followed by a written report.  Sexual harassment by students may result in a conference with principal, or a student/parent/administrator conference, suspension, possible expulsion or referral to law enforcement officials.

*This policy has been developed following the guidelines of Sexual Misconduct Policy of the Diocese of New Ulm and Minneota Public Schools Policy against Sexual Harassment/Violence.

STUDENTS ACCIDENT INSURANCE    St. Edward School offers optional insurance.  Please fill out the insurance form the first week and send back to school indicating if you would like insurance.

SUPPLIES    A list of necessary supplies is sent home with the students at the end of the school year.  All  students in grades 3 – 8 will be given an assignment book that will be used daily.  Parents are encouraged to utilize the assignment book as a communication tool, checking it frequently for homework assignments.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND WEAPONS POLICY   It is the policy of St. Edward School to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from threats of harmful influence of any person(s) or group(s) which exhibit and promote violence and disruptive behaviors.  We are committed to promoting healthy human relationships and learning environments that are physically and psychologically safe.  It is a violation of this policy for any pupil or staff member to possess a firearm or dangerous weapon when in the school building, on school grounds or on any school related activity.  St. Edward School will refer to the local law enforcement agency any person who brings a firearm to school in violation of the “Gun Free Schools Act of 1994.” In accordance with this law any student bringing a weapon to school may be expelled for 365 days, and this expulsion may be modified on a case-by-case basis.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND WEAPONS POLICY, CONT.  
*** A dangerous weapon is defined by law as any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, or any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or great bodily harm.

***This law also applies to “replica weapons” which would be any device or object that is not defined as a dangerous weapon and that is a facsimile or toy version of a dangerous weapon.

VISITORS  Parents are always welcomed visitors at St. Edward School .  In efforts to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for all students, St. Edward School does not allow other student visitors or children in the classrooms for a day.  The school principal may grant student visitors an opportunity in the classroom for educational purposes only. (Example: SMSU students doing clinicals.)

WELLNESS PLAN  In accordance with the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, all school districts that receive funding from the federal school lunch program must have a Wellness Plan that includes nutrition guidelines, goals for nutrition education, physical activity to promote student wellness and other school-based activities that are designed to promote wellness.  St. Edward's School Wellness Plan includes these components and is on file in the Principal's Office and the Office of the Hot Lunch Director.  School staff and personnel will follow the guidelines as required. With the implementation of this policy, please do not send candy to school for mid-morning snack.  All snacks at school should be healthy for the child.

St. Edward School Calendar
2008-2009

August            25-27              Teacher Workshops
27                    PEACE Fall Kick-Off
           
September     2                      First Day of School
                        17                    School Pictures
                        25                    Marathon
                        26                    No School @ St. Edward/Teacher InService—Catholic Educators Day

October          14                    Parent-Teacher Conferences                      3-7 p.m.
                        15                    No School @ St. Edward/Teacher Workday
                        16-17              No School/Education Minnesota
                        20-30              NWEA Testing Grades 3-8
                        31                    No School/Teacher InService/End of 1st Quarter

November      6-7                  Accreditation for St. Edward School
26-28              Thanksgiving Break
                       
December      10                    Christmas Concert (17th Back-up day)       7:00 p.m.
24-31              Christmas Break

January           1-4                  Christmas Break/New Year’s
5                      School Resumes
19                    No School/Teacher InService/End of Second Quarter
25-31              Catholic Schools Week

February         10                    Club’s Choice Kick-Off (Due Feb. 24)       2:15 p.m.
16                    No School—Presidents’ Day
24                    Spring Pictures
24                    Parent-Teacher Conferences                      3-6 p.m.
25                    Ash Wednesday

March            20                    No School/Teacher Work Day/End of Third Quarter
                        23-April 3       NWEA Testing Grades 2-8

April                5                      First Reconciliation for 2nd Graders            5:30 p.m.
10-13              Easter Break
                        19                    First Communion                                          8:30 a.m.

May                 6                       Spring Concert                                             7:00 p.m.
25                     No School—Memorial Day
27                     Eighth Grade Graduation
28                     Last Day of School @ St. Edward
                        29                     Teacher Workshop

SCHOOL STAFF

                   Rev. Jeremy Kucera                                 Pastor
                   Mrs. Lori Rangaard                                   Principal
                   Mrs. Brenda Verschelde                          Grades 7 & 8
                   Mr. Justin Bouwman                                  Grades 7 & 8
                   Mrs. Mary Ann Horner                               6th Grade
                   Mrs. Becky Panka                                     5th Grade
                   Ms. Kristy Schumacher                                      4th Grade
                   Mrs. Lindsey Anderson                                      3rd Grade
                   Mrs. Jackie Skillings                                 2nd Grade
                   Mrs. Marianne Guza                                  1st Grade
                   Mrs. Lois Spanton                                     Music
                   Mrs. Emily Hennen                                    Physical Education
                   Mrs. Bree Anderson                                 Title I
                   Mrs. Sharon Fox                                       Administrative Assistant
                                                                                          and Hot Lunch Director
                   Mr. Francis DeSmet                                  Custodian
                   Ms. Judy Esping                                       School Cook
                   Mrs. Marianne DeSutter                            Volunteer School Librarian
                   Mrs. Mary Ann Christianson                      School Nurse
                   Mrs. Ann Abraham                                    School Nurse
                   Mrs. Janice Bot                                         School Nurse

                             St. Edward School                 872-6391
                             Fax                                          872-5263
                             St. Edward Rectory               872-6346

I have read and discussed the Internet guidelines on page 9-10 in the handbook and agree to the set guidelines for Internet use at St. Edward School.  I understand that failure to follow these guidelines will result in the loss of Internet privileges at St. Edward School.

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