Updated November 21, 2007

Absenteeism/Tardiness

ABSENTEEISM - Regular attendance at school is an important component in the total education of the child. Students can only benefit from a learning experience in which they have participated. Therefore, Wisconsin law, as well as school policy, requires that parents be responsible for their child's presence in school on school days from 8:30 a.m. until 3:20 p.m., except where there is a good cause for absence. Good cause is defined as:

• Sickness or injury to a pupil.
• Severe illness or death in the immediate family.
• Medical or dental appointments which cannot be otherwise scheduled.
• Unique or special situations, which may arise occasionally and for which an approval has been secured beforehand from the principal.

Students are responsible for assignments and examinations missed.

If your child is absent, please notify the school office by 8:30 a.m. If no notification is received, we will attempt to call to ensure that your child is safely home. When your child returns to school, please send a written excuse stating the date and cause of absence. In the case of an anticipated absence, (i.e. dental or doctor appointments, vacations, etc.) arrangements should be made with the teacher one week prior, if possible, to facilitate planning and instructional follow-up. However, these absences are highly discouraged and efforts should be made to arrange vacations to coincide with non-school days.

TARDINESS/EARLY RELEASE - If a student arrives after the 8:30 a.m. bell, he or she will be marked tardy. If a student needs to be released early, a note is to be sent with your child indicating the time and date of pick-up. Students can be picked up at the office. Parents must sign in/out sheet in the office.

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Admission

Students of any creed, color, race, national origin and sex are accepted for a probationary period at St. Paul School. Those students with physical handicaps and/or emotional or learning disabilities will be admitted for a probationary period. A conference between the principal and parent/s will be held to decide if St. Paul School can adequately serve the educational and/or emotional needs of the student.

ST. PAUL SCHOOL ADMISSION PRIORITY POLICY

1. Children currently in attendance.
2. Siblings of these children.
3. Children of currently active Parish members. This will include first-time students, first-time students who previously had a sibling in attendance, and student transfers from another Parochial School who have joined the Parish.
4. Registration for children currently in attendance and their siblings shall take place the last week of January each year.
5. Enrollment for children of other Parish members and non-parish members will take place following current school member registration, and prior to budget preparation in February.
6. In accordance with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Policy 5111, no child will be admitted to five-year old kindergarten unless he/she is five years old on or before September 1.
7. All five year olds intending to enter kindergarten must pass testing requirements.
8. All students are on probation their first semester of attendance at school and will continue to be on a probationary status if the principal deems necessary.
9. St. Paul's doors are open to people of any race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin.

Exceptions deemed necessary to the above at any grade level must be approved by the Principal and Pastor.

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Communication

Effective home/school communication is at the heart of our faith community. Please feel free to contact your child's teacher at school regarding any question you might have. Teachers are available to answer the telephone from 8:00-8:15 a.m. and 3:20-3:30 p.m., or call the school office at any time to leave a message. We ask that you do not phone teachers at home without their permission. When you need to speak personally with a teacher or the principal we ask that you set up an appointment.

Family Folders

All written communication between the school office and parents will be transmitted through the Family Folder. The Family Folder is sent home with the oldest or only child of the family on Thursday. When the Family Folder comes home, the parent is to sign and date the form located on the inside of the folder. The folder must be returned the next day to your child's teacher. Anything that needs to be returned to the office should be sent back in the folder. All school events and activities are listed in the newsletter and on our school website.

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Conflict Resolution / Anti Bully Program

St. Paul School has no tolerance for any type of behavior that is considered bullying. We have identified what bully behavior looks like in the description on page 27. Students who have been bullied will receive a Parent Notification Form (see page 29). When a student is caught bullying another student, the following steps will be taken.

• First Offense: A Behavior Referral Form (see page 28) will be filled out and sent home. The parents of the child will be asked to sign and return this form. If the parents have any questions, they should call the principal for clarification. These referrals will be kept on file in the office.
  
  
• Second Offense: A Behavior Referral Form (see page 28) will be filled out and sent home. The parents of the child will be asked to sign and return the form. The student will loose their outdoor recess periods (number of day/days to be determined by the principal.) The referral will be kept of file in the office.
  
  
• Third Offense: Parents will be phoned and a meeting will be scheduled. The student, parents, and principal will develop a behavior action plan. The student will be required to attend after school detention. If the student does not follow this plan he/she will be placed on probation and the next steps will be followed regarding suspension /expulsion (see pages 22-23).
  
  

WHAT IS BULLYING?

We say a student is being bullied when another student, or several other students:

• Say mean and hurtful things, or make fun of him or her, or call him or her mean and hurtful names.
• Completely ignore or exclude him or her from their group of friends or leave him or her out of things on purpose.
• Hit, kick, push, shove around, or lock him or her inside a room
• Tell lies or spread false rumors about him or her, or send mean notes and try to make other students dislike him or her.
• And other hurtful things like that.

It is BULLYING:

1. When these things happen repeatedly
2. When it is difficult for the student being bullied to defend himself or herself.
3. When a student is teased repeatedly in a mean and hurtful way.

Student Harassment Complaint Procedure

Students who believe they have been subjected to harassment, or any parent/guardian who believes their child has been subjected to harassment, should report the harassment. The report should be presented in writing to the principal.

In the event a complaint is made to a faculty member, the faculty member shall immediately report the complaint to the principal. All complaints of harassment should receive immediate attention and investigation.

If the investigation reveals that the complaint is valid, prompt action designated to curtail the harassment and to prevent its recurrence will be taken. If appropriate, the matter shall also be reported to the appropriate social service or law enforcement agency.

Violations of the school's harassment policy will result in discipline of the individual involved. The discipline may range from a warning to expulsion form school, depending on the facts.

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Discipline

Student, Parent, and Teacher Responsibility

The word "discipline " comes form the word DISCIPLE. Christ told us how to recognize His disciples. "They shall have love for one another." Our Catholic school should be a place where:

Every person is accorded respect regardless of age.
Students, staff, administration and parents share one another's burden.
All exhibit the love and concern of Christ Himself, for Christ is alive in our school.

In short, our school should be a community of faith, whose bond of unity is the shared presence of Jesus Christ, working in each and every member. Just as you, parents, expect the cooperation and obedience of children at home, it is important that your children realize YOU and the SCHOOL STAFF expect this same cooperation and behavior in the school during school related activities.

For a complete explanation of policy on probation, suspension and expulsion see the St. Paul School Handbook.

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Uniform Policy Dress Code

The purpose of the St. Paul Catholic School is to train and educate the total person, physically, mentally, and religiously. Respect for one another, pride in one's appearance, and the practice of good manners are areas that we stress. To accomplish at least part of this, St. Paul School has adopted an enforceable, modest dress code. The Principal and teachers also maintain the authority to interpret accessory items including make-up, jewelry, and hairstyles. The Principal shall make the final determination for the acceptability of any item whether or not specifically covered herein.

General Rules

Uniforms must be worn on the school grounds at all times unless:

• The Principal has announced a dress-up or casual day.
• A scout uniform is worn for an after school meeting.
• Special clothing is approved by the Principal.

ST. PAUL SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
* See the UNIFORM STORE or LANDS END SCHOOL for details

Skirts/Bouses

• Shirts/Blouses must be tucked in at all times.
• Style: Short or long sleeve shirt or blouse with collar or turtleneck. (Not allowed: 3/4 length sleeves and fitted shirts)
• Type: Cotton, polyester, or knit uniform style*
• Color: Solid white, light blue, red, navy blue, and yellow (Uniform Store Colors*)
  Solid white, chambray blue, red, classic navy, and maize (Lands End colors*)
  Middle School: all of the above and hunter green (Uniform Store Color*) and evergreen (Lands End color*)
  

Sweater/Vests

• The uniform shirt, blouse or turtleneck must be worn underneath the sweater/vest.
• Style: Cardigans, pullovers, or vests. Must be knit material. No hoods.
• Color: Solid white, red, or navy blue.

Sweatshirts

• The uniform shirt, blouse or turtleneck must be worn underneath the sweatshirt.
• Style: St. Paul logo sweatshirts only.
• Color: Navy blue, red or gray.

Slacks

• Style: Cotton twill, must be approved uniform style. Corduroy pants purchased at Lands' End or the Uniform Store ONLY. No Cargo pants, no low-rise pants, no patch pockets, no jean style pants, no back flap pockets are allowed.
• Color: Navy blue or khaki.

Socks

• Socks or tights must be worn at all times.
• Color: Solid white, red or navy blue.

Shoes

• Shoes must be worn at all times and must be safe and practical. Shoelaces must be properly tied at all times.
• Style: Closed-toe shoes only - no sandals - no clogs. All shoes must have closed backs.

Plain Jumper/Skirts/Skorts

• Style: Cotton twill jumpers, skirts and skorts.
• Color: Solid navy blue or khaki.
• Length: Jumper, skirt and skort hem must be no higher than two inches above the knee.

Shorts

• Uniform shorts may be worn from the first day of school - October 15th, and from May 1st to the end of the school year, or as announced by the principal. Shorts may not be worn in church on Mass days. An acceptable length for shorts is no shorter than 5 inches above the knee.
• Style: Cotton twill uniform style*.
• Color: Navy blue or khaki.

Clothes may be purchased from other stores but, the style and color must
be identical to those named above from the Uniform Store or Lands End School.
No variations will be acceptable.

CASUAL DAY DRESS CODE

• Casual Days: Will be held every Monday. All colors of jeans and cargo pants may be worn. Sweatpants are allowed. Athletic team apparel, wind pants and product promotional clothing is allowed.
• Dress-Up Days: Will be announced by the principal.
• Winter Weather Attire: During the winter season, students should have proper outer attire: hats, mittens/gloves, snow pants, and boots or an extra pair of shoes.

CASUAL DAY ATTIRE CLOTHING NOT ALLOWED

• Fad clothing or gang related clothing or symbols
• Jewelry that presents a safety hazard - PhyEd
• Body piercing, other than ears
• Hats and baseball caps inside the building
• Oversized or excessively bulky clothing
• Shorts no shorter than five inches above the knee
• Sandals and clogs, open backed shoes - Sandals may be worn on dress up days
• Mini-skirts or tight skirts
• Torn or ripped clothing
• Offensive printing, liquor, beer or drug promotion
• Distasteful graphics
• Tank tops
• Belly Shirts or Crop Tops
• Casual Day Coupons may NOT be used on Dress Up day, or Mass Days.

CHURCH DAYS
Uniform Policy Must Be Followed
No Casual Coupons can be used on Mass Days
Shorts can be worn during permitted times

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAKE-UP
Students in grades 7-8 are allowed to wear mascara
and lip gloss. Students who come to school with excess
make-up will meet with the principal

Contact these uniform suppliers for more details on uniform clothing.

The Uniform Place
811 N 68th Street
Milwaukee, WI
800-236-6320
414-258-7888

Lands End School Catalog
www.landsend.com/school
800-469-2222
Pref School #9000-6070-8

Dress Code Violation

1. 1st offense - Student will lose their casual day for that week. A note will be sent home to be signed by the parent describing the uniform violation. The student must return this note to school the next day.
2. 2nd offense - Student will lose their casual day for that week. A note will be sent home to be signed by the parent describing the uniform violation. The student must return this note must to school the next day. The parents will be called.
3. 3rd offense - Student will lose their casual day for that week. A note will be sent home to be signed by the parent describing the uniform violation. The student must return this note must to school the next day. The parents will be called to bring proper uniform to school. Student will remain in the office until parent arrives with uniform.

If a student has lost his/her casual day for the week, but comes to school on Friday in casual clothing the student will lose his/her casual days for 4 weeks. If a second offense occurs the student will lose all casual day privileges for the rest of the school year.

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Emergency Information

It is important that at all times the school has accurate and up-to-date information as to the emergency contacts and specific health problems of all students. Please contact the office should such information change during the school year. An Emergency Health Card is on file for all students in the school office. If an accident should occur, parent/s will be notified immediately. When emergency transportation to the hospital is required, an attempt to contact parents will be made immediately. It is important that we have cellular phone numbers, pager numbers, etc.

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Extra Curricular Participation

St. Paul School feels that the academic achievement of our children is very important. The basic educational foundation they receive in the primary grades is necessary for these children to succeed as they move into high school and beyond.

Students involved in the Athletic Program or other extra-curricular activities will be expected to maintain satisfactory effort, behavior and/or 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average). Prior to the start of Athletics an agreement form will be signed by the student and parents. (See Student/Parent Extracurricular Activity Agreement).

Effort is based on individual abilities. If a student's effort, behavior or GPA is determined by the teacher and principal to be inadequate, the student and parents will be notified in writing. A conference will be scheduled between the student, parents, teachers and principal where all parties will concur on an action plan to improve the student's effort, behavior or GPA. If the problem continues, or the action plan is not achieved the student will be suspended from any extra-curricular activities in which they are involved. The student's behavior, effort or GPA will not be re-evaluated until the next progress report or report card time. The athletic director or activity director will be notified of the suspension.

Students suspended from school are automatically suspended from activities for that week.

STUDENT/PARENT EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY AGREEMENT

• Eligibility to participate in extra-curricular activities is based on satisfactory effort, and/or behavior and/or a 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average).
• When a student who is involved in extra-curricular activities is not maintaining satisfactory effort, behavior or a 2.0 GPA, the following actions will occur:

1. The teacher will inform the student, parents, and principal of the problem in writing.
2. A conference between the student, parents, teacher and principal will be scheduled.
3. At the conference, the student, parents, teacher, and principal will agree on an action plan to improve the student's effort, behavior or GPA.
4. If the problem continues, or the action plan is not achieved, the student will be suspended from any extra-curricular activities in which they are involved. The student's behavior, effort or GPA will not be re-evaluated until the next progress report or report card time.
5. The athletic director or activity director will be notified of the suspension.

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Family Trips

All trips/vacations should be scheduled around your school calendar. Should the parent/guardian deem the necessity or value of a trip during a school session, the following steps should be followed:

1. The family will notify the principal at least one week prior to the planned absence.
2. Make-up arrangements shall be initiated by the student or parent. Assignments will be given at the discretion of the teacher depending on the nature of the class and type of work missed. Alternative assignments may be an option.
3. Notification of general material to be covered and/or specific assignments may be obtained prior to the planned absence.
4. Upon return, the student will check with each teacher to obtain specific make-up arrangements and time limits.

Please do not plan family trips during standardized testing sessions.

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Field Trips

Scheduled field trips are part of a child's total educational experience. Students are expected to participate in class field trips. In the event a student does not participate due to extenuating circumstances, a note from the parent to the teacher stating the reason must be submitted. Additional work requirements will be expected of absent students pertaining to the field trip matter. Participation in a field trip is a privilege based on a student's attitude, academic performance, and behavior at school. Therefore there might be students who will not participate in school-sponsored field trips. This decision will be made at the discretion of the teacher or principal.

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Fire and Tornado Drills

Fire and tornado drills are held periodically to prepare the children for proper action in case of emergency.

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Harassment

St. Paul School is committed to an educational environment that is free of harassment of any form. The school will not tolerate any form of illegal harassment and will take all necessary and appropriate action to eliminate it, including suspension or expulsion of students engaged in illegal harassment.

Harassment is illegal if it is based upon a protected group status. In regard to origin, ancestry, creed, or physical, mental or emotional disability, or any other classification protected by state or federal law.

Illegal harassment may include, but is not limited to the following:

1. Verbal harassment, including epithets, kidding, derogatory comments, slurs, or ethnic jokes.
2. Physical harassment, including patting, pinching.
3. Visual harassment, including derogatory cartoons, drawings.

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Grading

Academic Grading Scale for Kindergarten

S - Secure: Student demonstrates age appropriate behavior
P - Progressing: Student has shown progress with age appropriate behavior
N - Needs Improvement: Demonstrates an inconsistent understanding

Academic Grading Scale for Grades 1 - 3

S - Secure: Student demonstrates age appropriate behavior
P - Progressing: Student has shown progress with age appropriate behavior
N - Needs improvement: Student needs to develop age appropriate behavior

Academic Grading Scale for Grades 4 - 8

A - Excellent/Exceptional/Advanced Quality
B - Very Good, Proficient and Meets Quality Expectations
C - Satisfactory and Meets Basic Expectations
D - Needs to Improve/Inconsistent/Minimal Performance
U - Unsatisfactory

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Homework

Homework is an important and necessary process to aid in the mastery of skills, to reinforce the subject matter and to create and stimulate interest on the part of the student. Homework is a learning activity that will increase in time and complexity as the child advances in grades. General time guidelines, as outlined in Archdiocesan policy are:

Primary 15 - 30 minutes
Intermediate 30 - 60 minutes
Junior High 60 - 90 minutes

Homework time will vary depending on the student's study habits both at home and at school. If times significantly exceed the recommended times see the classroom teacher in a timely manner. Daily homework assignments for grades 1-8 can be found on www.schoolnotes.com you will need to use the zip code of 53127 when prompted.

AFTER SCHOOL STUDY GROUP

Students who continually miss assignments in Grades 1-5, and miss 3 or more assignments at the middle school level will be asked to serve an after school study group session. These sessions will run from 3:15 - 4:00. A notice will be sent home a few days in advance of the scheduled session.

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Honor Role Criteria


1st HONORS - 4.30 - 3.50 GPA
2nd HONORS - 3.49 - 3.00 GPA

GPA CALCULATION SUBJECT WEIGHTS

Monthly Special Recognition

At the end of each school month, one student from each grade will be recognized for one of the following:

LIA - Learning-In-Action is awarded to students of outstanding academic achievement or improvement.
FIA - Faith-In-Action is awarded to students showing outstanding attitudes, positive behavior and Christian social values. These awards will be presented at the monthly all-school assemblies.
VIA - Value-In-Action is awarded to students showing outstanding behavior that demonstrates the particular value chosen-that month.

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Hot Lunch

Hot lunch is available through the Kettle Moraine School Lunch Program on a daily basis, following KM's scheduling. A monthly menu is provided in the family folder. Lunch tickets and milk tickets are available for purchase in the school office on Monday mornings. Parents may choose to pay weekly or monthly. (Parents may write one check per family.) Please make checks payable to St. Paul Hot Lunch Program. For Fees Click Here

If your child plans to take hot lunch, his/her lunch order must be given to the teacher/ or office by 8:55 A.M. Before the lunch count is called in to KM.

Students may not purchase soda during lunch hour.

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Wellness Policy

School Nutrition Guidelines

Nutrition influences a child's development, health, well being and potential for learning. To afford the students the opportunity to fully participate in the educational process, students must attend school with minds and bodies ready to take advantage of their learning environment. This nutrition policy encourages all members of the school community to create an environment that supports lifelong healthy eating habits. Decisions made in all school programming need to reflect and encourage positive nutrition messages and healthy food choices.

The policy of our school is to:

1. Provide a positive environment and appropriate knowledge regarding food.

• Ensure that all students have access to healthy food choices during school and at school functions.
• Provide a pleasant eating environment for students and staff.
• Allow a minimum of 20 minutes for students to eat lunch and socialize in the designated area.
• Enable all students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to make healthy food choices for a lifetime.

2. When using food as a part of class or student incentive programs, staff and students are encouraged to utilize healthy, nutritious food choices.

3. When curricular-based food experiences are planned, staff and students are encouraged to seek out good nutrition choices whenever appropriate.

4. Reduce student access to foods of minimal nutritional value.

• Ensure the integrity of the school breakfast and/or lunch program by prohibiting food and beverage sales that are in direct conflict with the lunch/breakfast programs.
• Encourage the practice of good nutrition by reducing the sales or distribution of foods of minimal nutritional value through a plan that focuses on:
  - Reducing access to non-nutritional foods
  - Educating students about healthy foods

Snacks - Snacks consumed during the school day should make a positive contribution to children's diets and health, with an emphasis on service fruits and vegetables as the primary snacks, limiting items having sugar content in excess of 35% of total weight and having water as the primary beverage. Special consideration should be given to the timing of snacks based on school meals, student's nutritional needs and any specific health concerns. A list of recommended healthful snack items will be made available to teachers and parents.

Rewards - Schools are discouraged from using foods or beverages as rewards for academic performance or good behavior, especially edible items that do not meet the nutrition standards set forth in the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Creative ways to use physical activity as a classroom reward is encouraged.

Celebrations, parties and birthday treats - Schools should limit celebrations that involve food during the school day to no more than one party per class per month. Birthday treats, star of the week, etc. treats should be in place of the daily snack and be limited to the items contained on the healthful snack list. Each monthly party should include no more than one food or beverage that does not meet nutrition standards for foods and beverages.

Special considerations - Diet and nutritional needs of individual students may impact food consumption in the classroom. Food allergies restricting food items brought into the classroom and the scheduling of diabetic snacks must be taken into consideration in such a way that does not isolate or stigmatize any student, nor put unnecessary restrictions on the whole classroom. School nurses will assist teachers with food planning if students with special needs are in the classroom.

It's recognized that there are rare and special occasions when it is acceptable to deviate from these guidelines.

It is recommended that all classroom eating be no less than 2 hours prior to a scheduled meal.

The principal shall be responsible for ensuring that the school wellness policy is implemented and that there are measurable goals.

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Illness

In case of illness, parents should call the school office (262-968-3175) by 8:30 AM and make arrangements to pick up their child's homework, or homework will be given to the child upon return. It is the responsibility of the child and parents to make sure that missed homework is made up in a reasonable amount of time. When a student is absent due to illness, he/she will have one day for each day of absence to complete homework/classroom assignments.

Children should not be sent to school when there is: Fever (over 100)/ diarrhea/ vomiting/ rash/ "heavy" cold with hacking cough/ sore throat with white spots.

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Immunization

State law requires all children to be immunized before entering school. Children entering kindergarten must have the VARICELLA vaccine if they have not had the chickenpox. All new students must have a complete immunization history in their school file. The record will continue to be on file as long as your child remains at St. Paul School. Please see below for the current Immunization Law requirements.

Grades K through 8: 4DTP/DtaP/DT^2,3 4POLIO⁴ 2MMR¹ 3Hep B 1Var^5,6

1. MMR vaccine for all students: The first dose of MMR vaccine must have been received on or after the first birthday (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 1st birthday is also acceptable).
2. DTP/DTaP/DT vaccine for children entering Kindergarten: Your child must have received one dose after the 4th birthday (either the 3rd, 4th, or 5th) to be compliant. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable).
3. DTP/DTaP/DT/Td vaccine for students entering grades 1 through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received the 3rd dose after the 4th birthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable).
4. Polio vaccine for students entering grades kindergarten through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received the 3rd dose after the 4th birthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable).
5. Var means Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. Chickenpox disease history is also acceptable.
6. Students 13 years of age or older without a prior history of chickenpox disease or a prior history of varicella vaccine before 13 years of age require 2 doses of varicella vaccine.

A waiver is available upon written consent from your physician and with the Department of Health approval.

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Liturgies

Students in K-8 attend an All School Mass on Fridays throughout the school year. Students participate in the planning and preparation of the liturgies. Many other religious events are celebrated throughout the school year in various ways. Penance services are held prior to Christmas and Easter. During the Lenten season, students participate in the Stations of the Cross and a play of the Passion of our Lord.

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Transportation

Transportation Of Students To And From School

Those students residing in the Kettle Moraine Public School boundaries and the Waukesha Public School boundaries are provided bus service, at no cost, to and from school. Arrangements can be made by contacting Dousman Transport (965-2214) for the Kettle Moraine District, or Dairyland Bus Company (542-0405) for the Waukesha District. Students residing in the Mukwonago Public School boundaries, and in the St. Paul boundaries, are entitled to monetary reimbursement in lieu of public-supported transportation. Names of students attending St. Paul are submitted to the public school district office by St. Paul School office personnel.

Transportation Of Students By Private Vehicles

State law covers all drivers transporting pupils, other than their own children, to and from curricular and extra-curricular activities if such transportation is authorized by the governing body of the private school regardless of whether a contract exists or not. Passengers must be seated in permanently fastened, seats facing forward and seat belted. The driver must have on file, at the school, a signed form that specifies pertinent (including liability limits) and the driver's license number. The driver must be a licensed driver and at least 18 years of age with a good driving record as specified by Wisconsin Statute 121.555.

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Medication

All medication is to be brought to the school office immediately upon arrival. (Medication is defined as anything from cough drops to prescription drugs.) School personnel may not administer any medication without the written consent of the parent or guardian. The Medication Consent Form must be completed by the parent. All medication is to be in the original container and must be supplied by the parent. Medication Consent Forms are included in the paperwork packet given to parents at the beginning of the year. Additional forms are available in the school office.

In the case of long-term prescription medication, the following criteria must be met:

• Medication Consent Form to be completed by parent.
• Physician Order Form to be completed by physician.
• The medication container must indicate the child's name, name of the drug, dosage, time(s) to be administered, and the physician's name.

It is the responsibility of the student, if appropriate, (not school personnel) to get his/her medication at the designated time. Parents must notify school when the drug is discontinued or the dosage and/or time are changed. Newly written orders for medication from the physician must be renewed annually for students on long-term medication.

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Parent Involvement / Service

Positive parent involvement is the backbone of St. Paul School. It not only assists the school to provide services otherwise not affordable, but also gives parents an opportunity to "see the school in action". A volunteer sign-up sheet is sent to all parents at the beginning of each school year. The Parent Service Program requires each family to give 20 hours of service per year or pay a fee of $10.00 per hour of service not given. This fee will be added on to the May tuition. Parent service hours should be recorded in the Family Folder.

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Parental Visitation

If an emergency contact is necessary, we ask that you arrange that through the office. Forgotten books, lunches, and clothes can be dropped off in the office and we will see that your child gets them at the appropriate time.

All visitors to the building must sign in and out at the school office. Parents wishing to visit the class of their child must first contact the principal. Visitation may be made at the request of the parent, teacher or principal. In the case of parent-initiated requests, after receiving authorization from the principal, the parent should then contact the teacher to schedule the date, time, and length of visitation. Times will be set that will not interfere with total classroom learning while taking the parents' schedule into consideration. Thank you for helping us protect your child's instructional time.

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Playground / Lunch Rules

LUNCHROOM

1. Arrive by 11:30 and sign in on the office calendar.
2. Monitor lunchroom by walking around and controlling behavior. Students must stay seated at all times unless the student has been given permission to leave the table.
3. The principal or teacher will dismiss students in grades K - 4 at 11:55.
4. Students in grades 5 - 8 may leave the table at 12:25.
5. A student will be assigned by their teacher to clean the tables and chairs. This will be done on a rotating basis.

OUTDOOR RECESS

1. An adult must be present with students at all times.
2. All school rules are to be obeyed and respected.
3. Areas of play: Students should only be playing on the mowed areas of grass (not under trees and brush) and the blacktop area in front of the school.
4. Supervisors need to watch students at all times. Playground supervisors should be walking around the playground area.
5. Balls should be thrown away from the school building and no hardballs are allowed on the playground.
6. Only touch and flag football - NO TACKLE
7. The equipment should be used safely. Only one student on the tire swing at a time.
8. Students are not allowed to push other students on the tire swing or on the regular swings.
9. Students are not allowed to jump off the swings.
10. Students playing on the equipment need to be below the bars and not on top of any playground equipment and bars.
11. The basketball hoops cannot be hung on and dunking of basketballs is not allowed.
12. Snow throwing is not allowed.
13. Students need to stay off icy areas.
14. Students need permission to enter the building from the playground.
15. When the bell rings play must stop and students line up in grade level lines.

INDOOR RECESS

1. When the weather is too cold (10 degrees below zero) or rainy recess will be inside.
2. Supervisors will walk from classroom to classroom.
3. All students must remain in their classroom or the gym.
4. Students must have permission to leave the room to use the bathroom.
5. Play should be quiet - each classroom has board games and appropriate indoor activities.

Supervisors need to be consistent from day to day and notify the principal of any problem that might have occurred at lunchtime. This communication lets the students know that inappropriate behavior is not tolerated.

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Release of Family Information

Permission to release family information through the student directory shall be obtained by request at the beginning of each school year. Directory information will not be distributed or sold to outside organizations.

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Report Cards

Written or verbal teacher contact will be initiated for outstanding performance or behavior as deemed necessary. Written progress reports will be issued by all teachers for students with needs/achievements for which parents need to be made aware. Progress reports are to be signed and returned (regardless of the nature of the report) to the issuing teacher on or before the fifth following school day.

Report cards are sent home quarterly. The signed report card envelope must be returned on or before the fifth following school day. Outstanding financial arrangements will result in the last report card being held in the Parish Office. Arrangements for release of the report card must be made through the Parish Office (968-3865) or in person.

Special progress reports will be sent to some of the students on an as-needed basis. We have found that direct communication via telephone/personal contact is far more effective and finishes the necessary give and take to resolve any existing problems.

Conferences are mandatory for all students at the end of the first quarter. Every effort will be made to accommodate conference time requests within the scheduled times. Students are expected to attend the conference with their parent/guardian. Additional individual conferences may be scheduled throughout the year.

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Retention

Individualized programs offered at St. Paul School allow for flexibility of instruction within each grade level. Retention of a student will be done judiciously after considering grade expectations and student performance. The student's progress will be carefully monitored and conferences will be held between the teacher, parent(s) and principal until a final determination can be made.

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Sacraments

FIRST EUCHARIST - FIRST RECONCILIATION

Children prepare for the celebration of First Communion/Reconciliation in Grade 2. The children receive instruction during their regularly scheduled religion classes. Parents and students are also expected to attend the following meetings:

• October 24th - 6:30 First Reconciliation/First Communion Parent Meeting
• November 10th - 3:00 - 5:00 First Communion Gathering
• January 23rd - 6:30 First Reconciliation/First Communion Parent Meeting
• February 9th - 3:00 - 6:00 First Communion Gathering Mass
• March 8th - 9:00 or 11:00 First Reconciliation
• April 5th - 3:00 - 5:00 First Communion Gathering
• April 17th - 4:00 - 7:00 First Communion Practice
• April 19th/20th - First Communion Masses

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School Closing

At times it becomes necessary to close early due to weather conditions or mechanical failure. Each family will be required to complete an "Emergency School Closing Form" for each child attending St. Paul. This card will indicate who to call and the procedure the parent requests the child to follow in case of an emergency school closing. Discuss with your child procedures to follow if he/she were to arrive home before you (ie. make a key available, go to a neighbor's house, etc.). Develop a plan for your child to follow in emergency situations. A phone tree will be initiated by the office to make contact with the parent or other designated party responsible for each student.

Mechanical Failure

A phone tree will be initiated by the office to make contact with the parent or other designated party responsible for each student.

Inclement Weather

We will follow the decisions of the Kettle Moraine School officials on school closings. On bad weather days, please listen to your radio for the Kettle Moraine school system. St. Paul School may not be announced separately. All closings are announced after 6:00 a.m. If Kettle Moraine schools are closed, St. Paul School will then also be closed. In the case of an emergency closing, a phone tree (as noted above) will be initiated; also, we ask that you do the following:

1. Listen for the radio announcement on WTMJ (620 AM) or WXTI (94 FM).
2. If you have a question, call Dousman Transport (965-2214) or the Kettle Moraine District
   (968-2564).

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Student Arrive/Depart

The school day for Grades K - 8 begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m.It is required that all students arrive no earlier than 8:15 a.m. when teacher supervision begins.

Lunch/Recess 11:30 - 12:20 K-4. Lunch/Recess 11:45 - 12:25 5-8

All students should be picked up by 3:20 p.m. at which time supervision ends. The school cannot be held responsible for the safety of students arriving before the morning or after the afternoon supervision times.

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Testing

All students in grades 3 through 7 receive the Iowa Test of Basic Skills in spring. Parents are encouraged to review the test results of their child/ren. All parents are notified when the results are available. Children in grade 8 will take the WKCE.

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Special Education Services

The teacher, parent and/or principal may initiate public school testing for evaluation of a suspected learning problem. Some students may have special needs. Parents are encouraged to discuss their concerns with the teachers. Testing through the Kettle Moraine School District may be done to determine the special needs of a student. After such testing results have been compiled and discussed by all parties, the decision will be made as to the course of action most beneficial to the student. A resource specialist is also available to tutor students at St. Paul. Parents who are interested in these services should contact the principal to set-up testing.

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Tuition & Fees

Parish Member
Tuition: Kindergarten $2297.00
One Student $2297.00
Two Students $4160.00
Three Students $5914.00
Four Students $7559.00

Non-Parish Member
Tuition:Kindergarten $3655.00
One Student $4061.00
Two Students $7920.00

Fees
Book Bill and Technology
K-8 $205.00

Playground Per Family $30.00

Hot lunch prices: Daily: $2.25 / Weekly: $11.25

Milk price: Daily: 30¢ / Weekly: $1.50
Kindergarten Milk Fee Per Student/year $35.00

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Tuition Assistance

All cases of tuition assistance (not parish support) will be confidentially handled by the parish pastor. In order to receive tuition assistance, an application must be filled out and turned in to the parish office. The following guidelines will apply:

• Tuition assistance for parish members will be available once a student has been accepted and passed the probationary period of one year.
• Tuition assistance for non-parish members will be available once a student has been accepted and passed the probationary period of one year.
• Financial statements such as tax returns may be requested.
• Reapplication shall be required for each succeeding year and a review may be requested at the discretion of the pastor.

The following guidelines will be considered for qualifying for tuition assistance:

• If the family meets the Federal Government Free Lunch criteria
• Unavoidable circumstances such as
  o Loss of job
  o Disaster
  o Death of a financial supporter
  o Illness
  o Etc…
  

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For a complete list and explanation of policies, see the St. Paul School Handbook.

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