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Admissions Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten To enter St. Cecilia School, a child must be three, four or five years old by October 1st. Grades 1-8 Parents desiring to register their child for grades 1-8 must make an appointment with the principal who will review the following: Birth Certificate Baptismal Certificate (unless baptized at St. Cecilia) Verification of reception of other sacraments Immunization records Latest report card and any pertinent Scholastic Records Immunization Requirements Measles: One dose administered on or after the first birthday, a second dose is required prior to entry to Kindergarten, preferably an MMR is given for the second dose (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella). Rubella: One dose administered on or after the first birthday. Mumps: One dose administered on or after the first birthday. DTP: A minimum of 4 doses with the 4th dose given after the 4th birthday. OPV: A minimum of 3 doses with the 3rd dose given on or after the 4th birthday. HIB (meningitis): children under the age of 54 months of age attending a preschool, must have received the appropriate number of doses of the HIB vaccine. This vaccine has different schedules depending on the type of vaccine used and when the child started the series. The child must have had at least one dose of HIB between the 12th and 15th month of age depending on the type of vaccine used. If you are in question, whether your child is up to date on this vaccine, speak with your pediatrician. HIB series is required for entry to Pre K. AN APPLICANT WHOSE IMMUNIZATION RECORD IS INCOMPLETE WILL NOT BE ADMITTED The school nurse will inform and update parents of requirements required by the State of New Jersey and the Department of Health. Attendance Prompt, regular attendance is absolutely essential to academic success. The parent/guardian is expected to foster those good habits in the student, both for the benefit of the students current academic achievement and to encourage responsible adult behavior in the future. Parents: Please call to report an absence by 8:00 A.M. Please plan family vacations around the school calendar. All missed assignments must be made up within one week of student's return to school. Assignments are not given in advance. Arrival - Tardiness Promptness is essential to the development of good working life skills. School begins at 7:30 A.M.. If a child arrives at school after the 7:50 A.M. bell, he/she is required to obtain a late slip from the office. Two late slips within a marking period will insure parental notification of the tardiness. Three marking slips within a marking period will require a teacher/student/parent conference to resolve the cause of the lateness. Parent cooperation is needed to promote Discipline Policy A spirit of Christ-like charity, respect for authority and mutual cooperation are essential elements of the learning environment of St. Cecilia School. Students are expected to act with courtesy and respect toward one another and toward all members of the staff. They must take seriously their obligation to develop lifetime habits of self control and concern for the well being of others. Home and school will work together to help students learn and live the quality of responsible behavior and the elements of citizenship. A student who chooses to disrupt the good order of the school or violate a policy or regulation will have to accept the consequences of those irresponsible choices. Appropriate discipline is within the discretion of the principal. Accountability for uncooperative, disruptive or unsafe behavior may take any of the following forms: misconduct referrals or warnings, punishment assignments, denial or privileges, timed out lunch, detention, in school suspension or expulsion. Action which violate the laws, threaten or cause harm to other students or staff members, disrupts or impedes the welfare and progress of the school community, or brings discredit to the school will not be tolerated. Such actions or other severe violations of school rules may result in immediate expulsion. If a student persisted in violating basic obligations of courtesy, consideration, respect, cooperation or safety, a Principal/Teacher/Student conference will be scheduled. All subsequent discipline, counseling, consultation and corrective action plans will be viewed as positive home-school efforts to help the student improve his/his behavior. If these cooperative efforts of parents and school prove ineffective, the student will be subject to expulsion. In order to provide a school wide common plan of discipline, consequences will be given according to the discipline plan in each classroom for the following: Minor Violations Disregard of school uniform regulations Chewing gum anywhere on school premises Disruption of learning Irresponsible behavior or attitude Fighting Using profane/obscene language or gestures Incomplete assignments Major Violations Vandalism to any school property (parents are liable for damages) Possession of matches/lighter, alcohol, drugs, weapons, or other inappropriate items Truancy Intentional or serious injury to another student Blatant defiance of an authority figure (faculty member or other duly appointed adult) Verbal abuse/teasing Stealing of items from school premises GRADES K-3 Rules Care, share and be fair Complete all work neatly and on time Obey safety rules Cooperate with St. Cecilia School Policy of Discipline Rewards Stickers/stamps Good notes/phone call home Brain treats Educational video Consequences Behavior notated Detention Parent Notification Parent/teacher/student/conference Principal/parent/teacher/student conference
GRADES 4-8 Rules Respect all people and property Complete all work neatly and on time Obey safety rules Cooperate with St. Cecilia School Policy of Discipline Rewards Stickers/stamps Good notes/phone call home Brain treats Educational video Consequences Behavior notated Detention Parent Notification Parent/teacher/student/conference Principal/parent/teacher/student conference
Major Consequences For major offenses, a meeting between pastor, principal, teacher and parents will be required. An appropriate consequence will be decided at this meeting. Protocol for Major Violation is on file in the School Office. Copy sent to Parents in September 2000. Suspension/Expulsion Suspension will always be held in school. The student will work alone the full time, under the supervision of an adult. Expulsion is viewed as a radical action at which point the school is saying the student’s interest would be better served in another environment, or that the individual’s behavior is a serious threat to the school community or both. UNIFORMS For Girls Grades K-5 Khaki slacks/shorts Golf shirt with school name Navy knee socks/Navy tights can be worn during winter Gym socks may be work before October 1/after May 15 Dark school shoe Navy cardigan sweater/vest Grades 6-8 Khaki slacks/navy shorts Golf shirt with school name Navy vest or navy sweater vest Navy knee socks/Navy tights can be work in winter Gym socks may be work before October1/after May 15 Grade 8 girls gym socks Sept-June Dark school shoe Navy cardigan sweater For Boys Grades K-8 Navy slacks with belt White golf shirt (long or short sleeves) Dark school shoe Navy sweater (cardigan or pullover) Boys are not permitted to wear earnings Excessive make-up and jewelry are not permitted. Gym Uniform Boys and Girls Grades K-8 Shorts, T-shirts, sweats Sneakers and white gym socks are to be worn on gym days No jewelry is to be worn on gym days for safety and security
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