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ARRIVAL Children should not arrive at school any earlier than 8 a.m. as supervision is not available prior to that time. Upon arrival, children should line up in designated places on the south side of the building (weather permitting). Parents are to be advised that students will wait outside on the parking lot on most school mornings. If it is raining, snowing, or if the temperature is severe they will be brought inside. A pupil is tardy if he/she arrives after 8:15 a.m. School begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. Students who are tardy must check in at the office before proceeding to class. Those who ride the bus are not considered to be tardy if the bus is late. ATTENDANCE Since we are aiming to prepare our students to be worthwhile contributors in the future, vacation, lateness and absenteeism are to be avoided. A phone call from a parent or guardian, stating the DATES and REASONS for the absence, is required. Do not send a student to school if they are ill, have an undiagnosed rash, or have a fever. The school personnel cannot diagnose or treat ailments or give any medications, including aspirin, unless there is written permission from a doctor. If a student is to be late or absent, parents are asked to call the school by 8 a.m. The school may call home or to the parent’s place of employment if the phone call is not received by that time. This is a protection for your child. In case of illness at school, parents will be notified to come for their children. Emergency numbers must be on file in the school office to ensure our being able to reach you quickly. No child will be released from school without a written request from the parents. If an emergency arises during school time, please contact the principal and arrange to pick up the student from the office. Please schedule doctor and dental appointments outside of school time whenever possible. The school should be notified of a communicable disease and of absences of more than three consecutive days. If a child is absent due to a communicable disease, it is desirable that the family doctor recommend when the child is to return to school. CHILD CUSTODY St. Irene School is utilizing the following procedures concerning child custody. Any questions concerning documents need to be directed to the main office. 1. In case one parent asks that the children not be allowed to leave the school with the other parent, a custody paper, restraining order, or other legal document should be in the child’s folder at school. 2. Legal opinion states that either parent has equal rights to the child unless one of the above mentioned legal documents has been issued. BOOKS All textbooks and workbooks are on a rental system and are the property of the school. Any damaged or lost books will be paid for in full or in part depending on the damage and the age of the book. CALENDAR Each year parents will receive a copy of the school calendar. This calendar is approved by the Diocesan School Board which complies with the dictates of the state school code. Parents will be notified of any necessary changes in the calendar during the year. Non-school days, teacher in-service days, etc., are posted to the online Activities Calendar. ASSIGNMENT-ABSENTEES No one is permitted to interrupt classes during the day to obtain homework for absentees. All requests for homework assignments and books should be made before 9 a.m. in the school office and assignments may be picked up after 2:30 p.m. Homework must be picked up in the school office by 2:45 p.m. Make-up Work It is always the responsibility of the student, upon returning, to ask teachers for make-up work. When a student is absent for two school days it is recommended that assignments and homework be obtained by telephoning the main office. Requests for assignments should be made prior to 9:00 AM. Missed work caused by extended absence will be reviewed and specific dates will be established for the work to be completed. Make-up work required by an excused absence may be made up with NO penalty provided it is completed within the time allotted by the teacher. A student who is present when a test is announced is expected to take the test as scheduled on the day he/she returns to school. In laboratory classes such as art, physical education, music, and science, the make-up procedure will be determined by the teacher. BUS TRANSPORTATION Bus transportation is provided by District 200 for students residing in this bussing district. We receive bussing only when District 200 schools are in session. Occasionally, parents will need to provide their child’s transportation to or from school, and you will be notified of these days. Bus service is provided by the Laidlaw Bus Company, 630-469-1900. St. Irene School accepts no responsibility for the conduct of the company or its employees. Parents with complaints about the bus should direct them to the bus company. St. Irene School and parents must share the dual responsibility concerning the behavior of students while on the bus. Parents of students whose behavior is deemed unacceptable will be notified and asked to correct the situation. The bus company will not drop off students at an after- school address unless the student qualifies for regular bussing. Also, for a non-bussed student to be able to ride the bus on a one-time basis, parents need to send a note to school to that effect, and the Principal needs to sign it. The form is then given to the bus driver. Athletic teams may not use the bus after school to transport students to a particular location. For the safety of your child, the school and your child’s teacher need a written notification of a change in the manner in which your child gets home. (Use the Notification for After School Release form.) CONDUCT: Specific student behavior expectations are established for the safe and efficient operation of the school district transportation system in accordance with state laws and regulations. Transportation is considered an extension of the regular school program and students who violate behavior expectations while riding a bus are subject to suspension from riding the bus and/or all other penalties established for misbehavior while students are on the school premises. Vandalism of bus property will be paid for by the parent/guardian of the offending student. OCCASIONAL EXCEPTION: Students who are going to another student’s home must bring written permission from the parent. (Use the Notification for After School Release form.) This note must also be signed by the Principal or the Assistant Principal. For the safety of your child, the school and your child’s teacher need a written notification of a change in the manner in which your child gets home. IMPORTANT: Students should remember to conduct themselves at all times in such a manner that would bring credit to themselves and to our school. NOTE: The office would appreciate limited phone calls from 2:15-2:30 p.m. due to the preparation for dismissal and bus boarding. VACATIONS Students taken out of school for trips will miss class material and in-class activities. It is expected that assignments will be made up the week the student RETURNS from vacation. In most instances, NO WORK WILL BE PREPARED FOR THE STUDENT BEFORE VACATION. Some in-class activities, by their nature, cannot be made up. This can affect a student’s grades. Therefore, we ask that parents give careful consideration before removing their child from school for such purposes. COMMUNICATION Each Thursday you will receive a take-home envelope with our weekly information. Parents should empty and return the envelope by the following Tuesday. Any necessary paper work to be sent back to school should be placed in a well-marked regular sized envelope with the child’s name and the contents written on the outside and placed inside the brown envelope. Also, watch the parish bulletin and newsletter for information. If you have something to be included in the brown envelope, it must be submitted to the office, for approval, by Tuesday morning. If all the copies are already made, they can be submitted by Wednesday morning. In addition, our website is updated regularly with information. PARKING WWhen picking up or dropping off children, parents are asked NOT TO PARK ON THE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND/ SCHOOL PARKING LOT. This also applies to parents who are accompanying a class for a field trip. Parents are requested to drive in the south driveway and circle around the parking lot so as to exit via the north driveway. The area between the cones and the street may not be used for parking due to the FIRE LANE. After school pick-up is ONLY in the school parking lot as there is no staff supervision in the church lot. Any student being dismissed to ride the buses or walk home exits the front door. A teacher is on duty at the front door exit to safely place students on the bus and keep a watchful eye on the children walking to the crossing guard. All teachers know their students and know how they get home. All other children, including those riding bikes, will exit the south doors. The bike rack is in the parking lot and teachers will keep a watchful eye on all the children. Children must stand behind the white lines and are walked to their cars. Once your child is safely in the car, please move forward and exit to keep the traffic lanes moving. Two lines are formed for dismissal. Bottom line: Children will not be dismissed to the church lot. If you park in the church lot, you will need to walk over to the school parking lot to pick up your child. They must be safely dismissed to their parent/caregiver, person designated to pick the up, their bikes, etc. BICYCLES/ROLLER BLADES (SKATEBOARDS ARE NOT ALLOWED) Bicycles are to be placed in the rack provided at the east side of the parking lot. All bicycles must be locked. The school will not be responsible for bicycles stolen or damaged during the school day. Students must walk their bicycles upon entering the school grounds. They are urged to demonstrate caution. Please have your children observe the following regulations if s/he rides a bike or roller blades to school:
TESTS Students in grades 6-8 are responsible for recording major test grades in the back of their assignment books. Our purpose is to keep you informed of your child’s progress. A major test would be a chapter, unit, mid-year, or final test. PROGRESS REPORTS Progress Reports are designed to keep parents informed regarding their child’s progress. They are issued mid-quarter to all students in grades K-8. Specific areas in need of improvement are noted on the form. It is designed to inform you of those areas in which a child needs to demonstrate greater effort and success in order to raise his/her average. For such notices to be successful, parental support of the school and its judgement in such matters is essential. Parents are asked to sign the report and return it to school. REPORT CARDS: PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES Only when a child feels that there is understanding, appreciation, and active cooperation between home and school can s/he do his best in his school work. Through conferences, parents and teachers gain a better insight into the child’s needs, interests, potential, and growth, as well as any particular difficulties s/he may be experiencing. If at any time a child would benefit from a parent-teacher conference, the faculty is available immediately before or after school. To be assured of an appointment, please call in advance. The aim of reporting to parents is to give an honest and helpful evaluation of their child’s ability, application, and conduct. Report cards will be issued four times during the school year. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held during the school year. The dates and times will be announced in the weekly communication from the Principal. PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES TO ST. IRENE SCHOOL THE PARENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
HOMEWORK POLICY Estimated time: K-1: 20 minutes 4-5: 1 hour This is meant to be quality time, not time spent in front of a television doing homework. Students should always do their homework in a designated spot at approximately the same time in order to establish a routine. Also, students should place homework in an appropriate spot (such as in their backpack, folder, etc.) so it will not be forgotten at home the next day. Homework is important in the learning process in that it extends the active involvement beyond the classroom. The time a student spends in class is not enough to ensure good learning. Homework is an excellent way for the parents to keep abreast of a child’s progress. Good communication between home and school and mutual cooperation are imperative in fostering the full development of the student’s potential. Please check with your child’s teacher throughout the year concerning homework. Homework Policy Grades 4-8 – Students homework is due on assigned due date (usually the next day). If it is turned in one day late the maximum grade they can receive is a 70%. If it is not turned in the next day, students receive a zero. Students will receive a demerit after three missing assignments have accumulated. Homework Policy Grades K-3 – Homework must be turned in on date due for full credit. If it is late, a Missing Homework Sheet will be sent home attached to the missing assignment to be signed by parent and returned the next school day. I REASONS FOR HOMEWORK
Homework is as important as any other part of school work; therefore, homework grades will affect grades on report cards. EMERGENCY CLOSING When school must close with no more than the morning notice, it will be announced on the following radio stations: WIND 560, WGN 720, WBBM 78. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE RECTORY OR THE PARISH CENTER! You may call the school as we will put the closed message on the office phone. During severe weather, St. Irene School WILL automatically close when the Wheaton Public School District #200 closes. In the event that we are open and the District is closed, there will be NO BUS SERVICE. Parents of the bus students are asked to use their best judgment in such situations. School is rarely dismissed early because of any approaching storm or other emergency conditions. However, since this is a possibility, it is suggested that the parents do the following:
STUDENT INSURANCE Student insurance will be offered to the students each year. This is an optional program. FIELD TRIPS The Joliet Diocesan Policy #6620 reads: "Field trips should be truly educational and should be directly related to the curriculum." Each teacher is encouraged to offer a minimum of two field trips per year (either in school or away). Each teacher may also plan a year’s end fun day such as a picnic. All students MUST ride the bus or whatever form of transportation the school provides to and from all field trips. Only children whose class is taking the field trip will be allowed to attend. Younger/older siblings are not allowed to attend. SPECIAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY DISTRICT #200 PSYCHOLOGIST - A psychologist is available to provide professional help for the diagnosis and correction of special problems involving learning and the adjustment of students to the school environment. SPEECH THERAPIST - A speech therapist is available to diagnose speech problems. Pupils with difficulties are scheduled for speech class at their home based school. SOCIAL WORKER - A social worker is available to help with children who have difficulty in school. It is often possible for the social worker to interpret the child’s feelings for the child, his parents and teachers in a way to promote better understanding and cooperation. SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMS Student in grades PS, K, 1, 2, 3, 5, & 7 receive a Vision and/or Hearing examination. All students new to St. Irene School will also be tested. Throughout the year, occasional checks for other disorders will be conducted. A cumulative health record is kept by the school in conjunction with the county nurse. This record is forwarded when the student transfers. ILLNESS AT SCHOOL: EMERGENCY FORMS When children become ill at school, the parents will be contacted so that the child can be taken home. EMERGENCY FORMS have been provided for this purpose. Information contained on these emergency forms include the following: STUDENT’S NAME, ADDRESS, & PHONE NUMBER, PARENT’S WORK ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER, FAMILY DOCTOR’S NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER. Also included on these forms are the names and phone numbers of two (2) persons who will assume temporary custody of your child in the event that you cannot be reached. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THESE FORMS BE CONTINUALLY UPDATED. PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY IN CASE OF CHANGES. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE SCHOOL CANNOT ALLOW ANY CHILD TO LEAVE SCHOOL ON HIS/ HER OWN. EVERY CHILD MUST BE PICKED UP AND SIGNED OUT BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT. THE SCHOOL CANNOT MAKE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. BIRTHDAYS Birthday students ONLY in grades K-8 may dress down for the day. If invitations for parties are handed out at school, EVERYONE in the class of the same gender must be invited. EIGHTH GRADE ONLY - ONE day per month will be chosen by the teacher for a class dress down day to celebrate the birthdays for that month. THIS IS AN EIGHTH GRADE PRIVILEGE. Birthday students are allowed to bring treats for the day to share with their classmates and teachers. They are also to come to the office for their gift from the Principal. SCHOOL DRESS CODE Students are to be in uniform unless instructed otherwise by the school staff or administration. Clothing should be of proper fit, be worn neatly, and kept clean. A student out of school or gym uniform must present the teacher with a note form his/her parent giving an explanation. A demerit is received if the student is out of uniform and no parent note was sent to the teacher. Three demerits are followed by loss of the next dress down day for offense #1. UNIFORMS FOR GIRLS: (Available online through Educational Outfitters or at 385 South Route 59 in Aurora. Phone 630-692-1111) * Grades K-3: Blue plaid jumper, blue uniform blouse or oxford. Solid white or solid navy socks or tights. Solid navy or solid white sweater or solid navy or solid white sweatshirt (may have St. Irene logo). Navy uniform shorts may be worn April 1 through October 31. This includes Hot Lunch and all other non-uniform days. No shorts may be worn before April 1 or after October 31. Navy blue twill or corduroy slacks may be worn at any time. NOTE: No cargo shorts are allowed. If school pants/shorts have belt loops, then a belt must be worn. Blue polo shirts may be worn with shorts or slacks only. * Grades 4-8: Blue plaid skirt or split skirt, blue uniform blouse or oxford (TUCKED IN). Navy blue shorts may be worn April 1 through October 31. Navy blue twill or corduroy slacks may be worn at any time. NOTE: Cargo shorts are not allowed. School pants/shorts must have belt loops and belts must be worn. Blue polo shirts may be worn with shorts or slacks only. LENGTH OF SKIRT/JUMPER: No shorter than 2 inches from bend in the back of the knee. This rule includes dress down days, dress up days, etc. All of the above uniform descriptions must be complimented by white or navy socks, tights. Nylons may be worn by the 8th grade girls only. Black, navy blue, or brown belts must be worn with shorts/pants. NO “capri” (lace bottom, footless) tights are allowed. Blouses may be long or short sleeve. No spandex bodywear is allowed. Pedal pushers, capri pants, flare pants, and bell bottoms are not part of the uniform. No sandals, open-toed, open-heeled shoes, clogs, or platforms are permitted. HAIR FOR GIRLS: Hair should be clean, combed, and not blocking their vision. Hair can have natural tone highlights only. JEWELRY: Earrings must not extend below the earlobe. Only necklaces of religious nature may be worn. No additional jewelry other than a wristwatch is allowed. MAKE-UP: Absolutely NO make-up is to be worn at school. This includes dress down days as well. ONLY clear nail polish is acceptable. This also includes any extra-curricular activities. UNIFORMS FOR BOYS: (Available online through Educational Outfitters or at 385 South Route 59 in Aurora. Phone 630-692-1111) Grades K-8: Navy perma-press uniform trousers, light blue short or long sleeve shirts (oxford or 3-button, knit, polo shirt), solid white, solid black, or solid navy socks and a black, brown, or navy blue belt. Navy shorts may be worn April 1 through October 31. Shorts must be no longer than knee length and worn belted at the waist. Shirts must be tucked in. Navy sweater or navy sweatshirt, solid color, may have St. Irene logo. No sandals, open-toed, open-heeled, clogs, or platform shoes are allowed. NOTE: No cargo shorts are allowed. If school pants/shorts have belt loops, then a belt must be worn HAIR FOR BOYS: It is expected that boys' hair will be clean, combed and of a reasonable length - nothing below the ear lobe, below the collar, or blocking the student’s vision. Hair can have natural tone highlights only. JEWELRY: Only necklaces of religious nature may be worn. No additional jewelry other than a wristwatch is allowed. SHOES: No roller-gym shoes are allowed. GYM UNIFORMS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS: The gym uniform consists of a properly fitted t-shirt or sweatshirt, shorts, and/or sweatpants. These may be purchased at anytime from (Available online through Educational Outfitters or at 385 South Route 59 in Aurora. Phone 630-692-1111). HOT LUNCHES There are usually two hot lunches per month. Money should be turned in by the specified date on the order blank to facilitate ordering and requesting the check in advance from the bookkeeper. Hot lunch days are non-uniform days and all Dress-Down Day rules do apply. DRESS DOWN DAYS As far as printed t-shirts are concerned, no alcohol, tobacco, obscene, etc. designs are allowed. ALSO, no short-shorts, halter-tops, spaghetti strap shirts, see-through clothing, tank tops, bare bellies, or undersized clothing will be allowed. Shorts and skirts must be no more than 2 inches above the knee. Students should wear clean, neat, school appropriate clothing. Clean, neat, non-torn jeans may be worn. The rule for wearing shorts is the same as for uniform shorts. No make-up is allowed, even on dress-down days. Rules for shoes, jewelry, make-up, hair, and nail polish apply on Hot Lunch days as well. If a student receives three (3) out of uniform slips, they are not allowed to dress down on the following dress down day. LOST AND FOUND Students who find lost articles are asked to take them to the school office during the school day. Lost articles which are not claimed within a reasonable time will be given to charitable organizations. Students are expected to check frequently for articles or books they have lost. LOCKERS All lockers made available for student use on the school premises, including lockers located in the hallways and classrooms, are the property of the school. These lockers are made available for student use in storing school supplies and personal items necessary for use at school. The lockers are not to be used to store items which cause, or can reasonably be foreseen to cause an interference with school purpose. The student’s use of the locker does not diminish the school's ownership or control of the locker. The school corporation retains the right to inspect the locker and its contents to ensure that the locker is being used in accordance with its intended purpose, and to eliminate fire or other hazards, maintain sanitary conditions, attempt to locate lost or stolen material and to prevent use of the locker to store prohibited or dangerous materials. Lockers are not to be used as bulletin boards. Pictures are not to be placed on the outside of lockers. LOCKER INSPECTION POLICY AND RULES The school Administration retains the right to inspect lockers to insure they are being maintained properly. All inspections of student lockers shall be conducted by the Principal or a member of the teaching staff. An inspection of all lockers in the school, or all lockers in a particular area of the school, may be conducted if the Principal, or Assistant Principal believes that such an inspection is necessary to prevent, impede or substantially reduce the risk of (1) an interference with school purposes or an educational function, (2) a physical injury or illness to any person (3) damage to personal or school property or (4) a violation of state law or school rules. Examples of when a number of lockers may be inspected may include, but are not limited to the following:
If a general inspection of a number of lockers in a defined inspection area is necessary, students will not necessarily be given the opportunity to be present while such inspection is being conducted. PERSONAL PROPERTY The school cannot be responsible for personal property, therefore, students are discouraged from bringing valuable items or large sums of money to school. This includes expensive toys. No electric devices except calculators. Cameras & video cameras are not allowed. iPods, game boys, cell phones, etc. are not allowed to be used at school. If students bring any electronic devices to school, they must remain in their lockers and the school is not responsible for them. Cell phones are meant for emergency only after school if there is an extracurricular activity and your child needs to contact you. In most cases, there is a phone available for use under the direction of the adult/teacher in charge. If your child is found using an unauthorized electronic device during the school day, it will be confiscated and not returned to the student. DISCIPLINE It is our belief and expectation that our students can and will act appropriately in school. Students are to act in such a manner that their behavior reflects favorably on themselves and the school. Each child should respect the rights of others and accept the responsibility for obeying the rules. Although the teachers are in charge of discipline in the classroom, there may be occasions when the student needs to discuss a matter with the Principal. If a student is sent to the office for a major offense, a discipline report is filled out by the Principal or student (depending upon the age of the child). This form will then be sent home via child for parent’s signature. The signed form should be returned to the Principal the following school day. Possible consequences are:
It is understood that these consequences are to serve as a general guide, with the Principal having the authority to decide on the consequences. If a student receives a third detention in one quarter, the student will donate three hours of service to the school or parish. The fourth detention and any additional detentions will be served at home as an external suspension. An automatic external suspension may also be issued at the discretion of the Principal. Detentions are not cleared at the semester’s end. Two external suspensions per year will prevent an eighth grade student from participating in the class trip at the discretion of the Administration. External suspensions are not cleared at semester’s end. Other students may lose field trip privileges as well. If a student receives a third external suspension per year, s/he risks the possibility of not returning to St. Irene School. Discussing discipline with your child/children is one way that we can work together. Another way is for you to be in total support of the consequences assigned when self-discipline is not evident. When a student is given a detention it is expected that s/he will serve the detention on the day specified. We realize that this can put the parent in a less than ideal situation, but if you or your spouse cannot personally pick up your child then another arrangement needs to be made - a grandparent, neighbor, or friend are three possibilities. If teachers, students, and parents continue to work together, much can be accomplished. It is necessary that children learn to develop self-discipline in order to further their learning. We ask that you discuss with your child the importance of and the need for good behavior and a good attitude while at school. We will continue to stress the Standards to Live By:
Minor Infractions
Three demerits received in these areas will merit an after school detention. Demerits will be cleared each quarter. MAJOR Infractions (MINIMUM CONSEQUENCE – DETENTION)
WHEN DISCIPLINARY STANDARDS WITHIN THE SCHOOL ARE VIOLATED BY A STUDENT, THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS MAY BE TAKEN BY THE SCHOOL FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A SAFE, ORDERLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS. ANY INFRACTION OF THE ABOVE MAY BE FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF PRIVILEGES, DETENTION, MEETING WITH TEACHER/PARENTS/PRINCIPAL, EXTERNAL SUSPENSION, OR EXPULSION AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PRINCIPAL/STAFF. THE ABOVE LIST IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE AS IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO LIST ALL POSSIBLE INFRACTIONS. EACH INCIDENT WILL BE DEALT WITH AND THE PRINCIPAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE FLEXIBILITY AND DISCRETION. SUSPENSION: Suspension from school constitutes a major disciplinary action. Suspension will be avoided if at all possible; however, certain actions of students may be disciplined severely. This form of discipline is intended to acquaint the student and parents to the seriousness of the act. Suspension is out of school only. Students suspended out of school may not participate in or be a spectator at any school sponsored activity during the suspension period. This includes athletic events, performing arts events, social events, etc. Police referral will be made in those cases required by law or in cases deemed necessary by school officials. EXPULSION: In cases of gross disobedience or misconduct, or when other disciplinary actions have failed to correct undesirable behavior, the principal or the administrative staff may recommend expulsion. The school may expel a student for the remainder of a school term. (Such expulsions of any student, and the reason for such action, will be reported to the local juvenile authorities.) The following actions of gross disobedience or misconduct have been identified by the school staff as those which cannot be tolerated and are considered as immediate offenses for expulsion:
POLICE COOPERATION: It shall be the policy of St. Irene School that cooperative effort be maintained between the school Administration and law enforcement agencies. Law enforcement officials may be summoned to conduct an investigation of alleged criminal conduct on the school premises or during a school sponsored activity or to maintain the educational environment. They may also be summoned to maintain or restore order when the presence of such officers is necessary to prevent injury to persons or property. Administrators have the responsibility and the authority to determine when the assistance of law enforcement officers is necessary within their respective jurisdictions. The school Administrator shall at all times act in a manner that protects and guarantees the rights of students and parents. Vandalism Students and parents are responsible for all damage to equipment or school property. This applies in the matter of books and supplies as well as equipment, building, and grounds. RULES OF CONDUCT SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS: Our school is fortunate in having capable people to help us whenever regular teachers are ill or are attending conferences. A substitute teacher is an important visitor whose impressions of our school will be carried into the community. Let us be certain that these are good impressions by being polite, helpful and as considerate as you would be to your regular teacher. AUTHORITY OF ADULT SCHOOL EMPLOYEES: All of the adult employees of St. Irene School have certain responsibilities to the school and in order to carry out these responsibilities they have certain authority granted to them. Included in this authority is the authority to correct students when the need arises. If any student is corrected by any adult employee, whether the employee is faculty, clerical, library, or custodial, the student is expected to be respectful. Lunch Rules Students are to bring lunches from home. It is the child’s responsibility to bring his/her lunch NOT the parents'. The office will not make calls home for forgotten lunches. A snack time will be provided for grades PreKindergarten-5. The children should bring a nutritious snack such as fruit, cheese, crackers, etc. Lunches should be clearly marked with the child’s name and room number. The lunch period provides for a 20 minute lunch and a 15 minute outdoor recreation - weather permitting. The outdoor recreation period will be supervised by paid employees and/or parents who have the same disciplining rights as the teachers. Students may leave the school grounds for lunch only if the parent has notified the school of this intent. Student must be accompanied by an adult. Appropriate table manners should be used at all times. Recess Rules
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Only those students participating in extra-curricular activities (band, sports practices, etc) may be present at that activity's practice. The leaders of these activities are not responsible for the siblings of their participants. Also, if you do not attend school on a given day, you may not participate in any extra-curricular activities on that day. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE St. Irene Administration and school staff work very hard to maintain an environment that nurtures academic excellence for our students. At times, differences of opinions need not create a divisive relationship between school and home. For the sake of the children, there is a great mutual benefit if these differences can be resolved through communication and understanding. To work towards this common goal, the following procedure is recommended:
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