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| SCHOOL
PHILOSPHY |
| Saint Nicholas School is located
in Struthers, Ohio. It is the Parish school for Saint Nicholas, a Roman
Catholic parish, which was established in 1865. The original school building
was built in 1928, with additions completed in 1950. Saint Nicholas school
is an educational institution in which Catholic teaching, worship, and social
concern are integrated into the experience of the community, thus forming
a complete educational background. This educational process at Saint Nicholas
School strives to develop each student's spiritual, social, intellectual,
and moral growth to its greatest potential. |
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| OBJECTIVES |
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To develop our life of faith through the active preparation
of students, faculty, and parents in prayer and liturgy. |
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To foster our Catholic tradition through well structured
and planned religion classes which bring students to an understanding and
appreciation of the teachings of the Catholic Church. |
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To provide an atmosphere of respect in which students experience
the witness of committed adults who share a common faith and a common value
system. |
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To provide opportunities for students to help those who are
in spiritual or material need. |
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To help students develop an inner sense of discipline based
on an understanding and appreciation of Gospel values and respect for the
rights of others. |
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to provide for the developmental needs of each child's intellectual,
spiritual, personal, moral, physical, emotional and social. |
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To insure relevant and quality education by continuously
evaluating programs and teaching methods and by staff involvement in programs
of professional and personal growth. |
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To help students develop skills necessary for success in
their academic endeavors; skills in listening, reading, oral and written
communications, and mathematics. |
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To enable students to appreciate and enjoy the fine arts. |
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To provide for consistency in the educational program through
the unified efforts of parents and teachers working together for the development
of the total child. |
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| SCHOOL
CODE OF CONDUCT |
| Saint Nicholas School is a school
with a strong sense of values and standards. Discipline is essential for
the moral development and growth of a person. Discipline is also a factor
in establishing a climate for learning and for bringing about good relationships
among the students and staff.
Bullying of any nature, physical or verbal, is against our code of conduct
and will be addressed accordingly. Students need the lived experience
of accepting responsibility for the actions. they need to be held accountable
for their actions, to understand there are consequences for their choices,
and to understand the rules are for everybody and they must adhere to
them.
The following procedure will be used in matter of discipline: |
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Teacher handles in an appropriate way |
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Student receives a detention |
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Teacher makes contact with parents (via phone or Option C) |
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Conference with a parent and student |
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Discipline Report mailed |
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Conference extended to principal |
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Performance Contract established |
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DETENTIONS MAY BE GIVEN FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: |
- Bullying (verbal or physical)
- Cell Phone Violation
- Chewing Gum
- Destruction of Property
- Disrespect, poor attitude
- Disruptiveness
- Failure to do Homework
- Fighting
- Bus Violations
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- Uniform Violation
- Incomplete Assignments
- Inappropriate Language
- Unacceptable Behavior
- Absent Without Note
- Tardy Without Acceptable Excuse
- Not Having Necessary Supplies
- Violation of School Policies
- Electronic Devices in School
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DETENTIONS |
Detentions will be served AFTER SCHOOL from 2:30-3:00 unless
other arrangements have been made with the school authorities and parents.
A Detention Violation will be issued and the Student will complete the task
during that time. After three detentions, the Parents will be notified and
a conference will be scheduled, so that improvements can be made. The total
purpose for Detentions is not to make students unhappy, but to make them
aware that a "wrong choice" was made and that another choice could
have been selected. Example: Homework is to help the Student learn. If the
homework is not completed, the student knows that he/she must get his task
completed, if not at home, at detention, or possibly during recess play
period the next day. That is not a punishment, that was a responsibility
that needed to be completed.
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PERFORMANCE CONTRACT |
| When regular
disciplinary procedures have failed to correct a student's behavior, a
Performance Contract will be written. This contract is a binding agreement
between the school, the student, and the parents. This contract is a commitment
made by the student to adhere to specific behavior while attending Saint
Nicholas School and school related functions. Failure to live up to the
agreement made in the contract will be cause for expulsion.
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IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION |
An in-school suspension requires that the student work in a private area
of the building under the supervision of the principal or designee. The
student is to report to the office each morning by 7:55 and remain in the
area of the supervision the entire school day. All work must be completed
satisfactorily before leaving at the end of the day. During the time of
suspension, all extracurricular privileges are forfeited.
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OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION |
An out-of-school suspension requires
that the student work in his home under the supervision of his parent. The
student will received assignments from the teacher according to the number
of days suspended. All work must be completed and turned into the teacher
who assigned work upon student's return. During the time of suspension,
all extracurricular privileges are forfeited.
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IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION - EXPULSION |
- Reasons for immediate suspension include: use of, under
the influence of, or possession of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco
- possession of any dangerous article or weapon (e.g. knives,
sticks, funs, slingshots, firecrackers, matches, etc., or endangering
threat messages of any kind)
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| CELL PHONE AND ELECTRICAL DEVICES |
No student may have a cell
phone on their person. All cell phones must be turned off and kept in their
locker or backpack. The school will not be liable for any lost, stolen,
missing or misuse of cell phones. IF A CELL PHONE VIOLATION OCCURS,
THE CELL PHONE WILL BE CONFISCATED AND RELEASED TO A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
AFTER THREE SCHOOL DAYS.
No electronic devices are permitted in school"
(i.e. iPod, MP3 or any type of music/headphones or hand held games.) |
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ABSENCE |
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Parents are required to call the school office
before 10:00 AM to report a student absent. If your child will
be absent for more than one day, please indicate this when calling. If
a call is not made by 10:00 AM, the school must attempt to contact the
parent and keep a written record of the phone calls.
Upon returning to school, YOUR CHILD MUST PRESENT A WRITTEN EXCUSE
FROM YOU OR A DOCTOR to his teacher. The note must include the
date(s) of his/her absence, the reason for the absence, and parent signature.
All excuses must be kept on file. If upon returning to school, the student
does not present the required written excuse, a detention will be given.
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| TARDY
STUDENTS |
| Students are to
be seated and in place by 7:55 AM (first bell). Those arriving after are
considered tardy and must report directly to the Office. These
students will be given a detention unless: a note from
the parent is presented explaining the reason for their tardiness; or
they are accompanied by an adult to the school office; or a phone call
is made by an adult prior to the student's arrival stating who is bringing
the child and the reason for the tardiness. "Habitual Tardiness"
will not be excused.
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| BUS DISCIPLINE |
| The following bus discipline policy
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- Each Student is asked to be responsible for safe and considerate conduct
on the bus by observing the safety rules prescribed.
- Should a student behavior violate safety regulations and show a lack
of consideration for others, student will be reported to the principal,
case discussed, and if guilty, patents will receive a bus suspension
warning. This letter should be signed by the parents and returned the
following day. It will be kept on file in the office.
- If the child's misbehavior continues, parents will be notified again
and the child will be suspended from bus transportation for a two week
period. To regain transportation at the end of this two week period,
patents will be asked to have a conference with the
school principal and the child to discuss future discipline.
- Should a third misconduct incident occur, the child
will be permanently suspended from bus transportation.
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| CAR
RIDERS |
| Safety
comes first! YOU MUST REMAIN IN A SINGLE LINE OF TRAFFIC WHILE
DRIPPING STUDENTS OFF AT THE DOORS IN THE MORNING! Remember
this is also the Bus Lane. Allow for a few extra minutes. DO
NOT PULL AROUND THE BUS OR CARS, WAIT YOUR TURN! When you
are dropping off or picking up, please use caution, "WE ARE WATCHING,
CHILDREN AREN'T!" This is for the safety of "ALL". |
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| CLASSROOM
VISITS |
| No visitors to
the building are permitted to go directly to the classrooms. All visitors
must report to the office. Teachers are not to be interrupted during class
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| EARLY
EXCUSALS |
| Medical and dental appointments
should be arranged for after school hours or during vacation periods. If
this is not possible, a student may be dismissed from school according to
the following procedure: a note from he parent must be presented in
the office explaining the reason for the early excusal; the student will
then receive a form to give the teacher granting permission to leave the
room at the specified time; the student will come to and remain in the office
until a parent comes to get the student and signs the student out. This
procedure is followed for all early dismissals. |
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| EMERGENCY
CLOSINGS |
| When weather conditions make transportation
extremely difficult and there is reasonable doubt as to whether school will
be in session, please listen to the local radio stations for school closing
announcements. |
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| FIRE
AND TORNADO DRILLS |
| Fire and tornado drills are held a irregular
intervals throughout the school year. Remember these basic rules: |
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Check instructions in each classroom (they are posted) indicating
how to leave the building in case of fire. |
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Walk. No talking. Move quickly and quietly to designated
area. |
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| EXTENDED
VACATIONS |
| Vacations during school time are
discouraged. If it is unavoidable, prior to going on a vacation, the office
must be notified and students must bring a letter from their parents stating
the days of absence. This letter must be presented to and signed by each
subject teacher. The parental letter with teacher signatures must then be
brought to the office and filed in the student's file. Students must make
arrangements with the subject teacher regarding make-up assignments upon
students return - not before. |
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| Letters of notification as to date,
time, place and purpose of a field trip are sent home with students in advance
of the scheduled activity. Signed parental permission forms must be received
two days prior to the scheduled field trip. Students without written permission
may not attend the activity. All school policies remain in effect during
field trips. |
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| HONOR
ROLL |
Honor Roll - At least 2 As,
nothing lower than a B
Honorable Mention - Nothing lower than a B
Most Improved - Improved in three subjects, down in none
Service; Students of the Month; Effort; Penmanship; Yearly Perfect Attendance
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| MEDICATION
POLICY |
| The following medication policy will be observed
for the administration of any type of medication (prescribed or
over-the-counter) during school hours: |
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A written request must be presented from the doctor and
the parent. (Forms are available in the clinic). |
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The written request must include the name of the medication,
the dosage, route, time to be given, along with any possible side effects,
length of time medicine is to be given, the student's name and address will
also be included. |
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Medication will be brought into the school by the parent
or responsible adult and turned into the office. |
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The medication will be sent in the original
container labeled with the child's name, doctor's name, name of drug, dosage
and time of administration as well as any storage requirements. |
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| PLAYGROUND
DISCIPLINE POLICY |
| The following playground discipline policy is
maintained: |
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Each student is asked to be responsible for safe and considerate
behavior on the playground observing the safety rules prescribed. |
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Should a student's behavior violate safety regulations and
show a lack of consideration for others, student will be reported to the
principal, who will discipline accordingly (i.e. discuss behavior and better
choices, detention, or contact parent if warranted.) |
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| PROGRESS
REPORTS |
| Interim reports will be sent home
mid-way through each grade period to indicate the student's academic progress. |
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| SPORTS
POLICY |
| We recognize the value that the sports program
has a means of developing leadership qualities, responsibility, self-discipline,
and physical fitness for the students. We are also proud of the accomplishments
and honors brought to the school by the students participating in the sports
program. Because we expect that all extracurricular activities of the school
program should only serve to enhance the academic and social areas of the
school, the Booster Club also assists us in maintain the following Sports
Policies in which the student will be expected to: |
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exercise positive leadership qualities with his classmates
and demonstrate school spirit not only during athletic events, but throughout
the year. |
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maintain a 75% or better average in each of his/her subjects. |
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keep all of the existing school rules and policies. |
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actively participate in his/her classes. |
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display good sportsmanship both on and off the field. |
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cooperate with the coaches and/or moderators of the sports
program. |
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be in regular attendance, at practice sessions and games. |
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remain in the areas of supervision both at practice sessions
and at the games. |
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a sports physical and proof of insurance must be on file
in the School Office before a student can participate in a sports activity. |
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of the Sports Policy, the coach will be notified and the student may be
suspended from one game. If the problem continues, the student will be suspended
from the team. |
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| STUDENT
ASSIGNMENTS |
| Because daily assignments are an
extension or a reinforcement of class work, homework may be assigned when
necessary. The amount of work and the time required for its completion will
depend on the grade level of the child and the kind of skill or content
being developed. Advance notice will be given when long-range projects are
assigned. When a student is absent, homework must be requested by 10:00
AM and can be picked up after 2:15 PM at the homework table in the main
hall. |
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| TELEPHONE
CALLS |
| Please know calls will be permitted
only in the case of necessity or an emergency, forgotten books, clothes,
etc. are discouraged. |
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| YOUNGSTOWN
DIOCESE NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY |
| It is the policy of the Diocese
of Youngstown Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, or sex in its educational program, employment and admission of students.
The schools are not intended to be an alternative to court or administrative
agency ordered, or public school initiated, desegregation. |
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| SCHOOL
UNIFORM DIRECTIVES |
| Uniform Objective: be simple, affordable,
neat and practical |
Grades
K-8  Schoolbelles
(1.888.637.3037) schoolbelles.com St.
Nicholas School S2352
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| BOY'S UNIFORMS |
| Boys are to wear navy
blue or gray dress pants or dress corduroys.
Pants may not be any "jeans" or "cargo" style with
either stitching, labels, rivets, or tags of any kind. Shirts may be white
or powder blue cotton, or white,
powder blue, navy or red polo with either long or short sleeves.
Shirts must be buttoned all the way up and TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES.
No color undershirts permitted showing at neck or sleeve.
Solid color dress (black or brown) belts must be worn if pants come with
belt loops.
Boys are to wear durable slip on or tie, loafer
or oxford, dress shoes with normal heels, (no clogs or cleats). No
tennis shoes or rubber-tipped toes, jogging shoes, track shoes,
sports shoes, moccasin-type shoes, nor boots of any kind may be worn for
school.
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| GIRL'S UNIFORMS |
| Girls in K-5
are to wear the uniform blue plaid jumper and are also permitted to wear
the uniform blue plaid skirt, plaid kilt or navy kilt. Girls in 6-8 are
to wear the uniform plaid skirt or kilt. All to be purchased through
Schoolbelles, or conforming to the Schoolbelles Code. Uniform
jumpers and skirts are to be appropriate length. Uniform
blouses/polo shirts may be white or powder blue cotton,
or white, powder blue, navy or red polo "NOT FORM FITTING"
with either long or short sleeves, plain tailor. Blouses must be buttoned
all the way up and tucked in at all times, (no lace trim permitted
to show at bottom of polo). No buttons, pins, or jewelry
of any kind may be worn on the uniform or blouse.
Navy Blue or Gray dress pants
or corduroys may be worn. Pants may not be any "jeans" or Levi
style with either stitching, labels, rivets, or tags of any kind. Solid
color dress belts (black or brown) must be worn if pants come with belt
loops.
Girls are to wear durable slip on tie, loafer
or oxford dress shoes with normal heels. (No open toe or open heel, clogs,
sandals, or heels higher than one inch.) No tennis shoes or rubber-tipped
toes, jogging shoes, sports shoes, moccasin-type shoes, boots
or fad shoes of any kind (eg. jellies) may not be worn for school.
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| UNIFORM SHORTS |
For both boys and girls MUST
BE PURCHASED THROUGH SCHOOLBELLES ONLY. Navy blue shorts (appropriate
length and size) with NO LENGTH ALTERATIONS may be worn
all year.
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| DRESS DOWN |
Clothes are to be appropriate. Tops:
No sleeveless, form fitting, mid-riff, inappropriate sayings or pictures.
Shorts and pants are to be appropriate in size and length.
Hair, make-up, jewelry, follow school guidelines.
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| SOCKS |
| For both boys and girls
are to be solid (no lace) white, navy, red or gray. FULL SOCKS ARE
REQUIRED. NO SHORT SHORT SPORTS SOCKS (i.e. golf, ped, or any illusion
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| SWEATERS |
For both boys and girls, sweaters
are to be solid white, navy blue, red or gray. They may be long sleeve,
pullover, button-down, cardigan, or shaker knit. They may be a sweater vest,
either pullover or button-down. Please note however, sweaters must be plain.
They may not have any lettering, animals, or designs of any kind. Shirts
or blouses must be worn under sweaters. Navy Blue and Gray tops designed
by school may be worn by girls and boys. Uniform color code turtle necks
may be worn under sweaters. Turtle necks may not be worn with anything
else...only "UNDER" the uniform Sweater Tops.
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| MAKE-UP AND HAIR STYLES |
| Girls are not permitted
to wear any type of make-up. Eye shadow, eye liner, eyebrow pencil,
glitter, lipstick, lip gloss, blush or facial powder of any kind may not
be worn. Long dangling earrings, multiple earrings, and distracting or
elaborate jewelry are not permitted. Very small earrings are permitted.
ONLY ONE PAIR MAY BE WORN. ONLY CLEAR FINGERNAIL POLISH MAY BE WORN.
Girls are to present themselves at all times with
a neat haircut and appropriate hairstyle; PULLED BACK AND FREE
FROM DANGLING IN FACE. Tails, artificial coloring, streaked,
tinted, frosted, highlighted, or any other hair fads are not permitted,
nor may it hang into the eyebrow. Hair should be tailored to the natural
hairline, NO SHAVED BACKS OR SIDES ARE PERMITTED. Bows
must be small and of uniform color.
Boys must present themselves at all times with a neat
haircut and appropriate hairstyle. "Tails, artificial coloring, streaked,
tinted, frosted, highlighted, or any other hair fads are not permitted,.
Hair should be tailored to the natural hair line, nor may it hang to the
eyebrow in the front. NO SHAVED SIDES OR BACKS ARE PERMITTED.
No mousse or spiked hair. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings to school
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| PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
Students are to wear any solid color
running shorts or jogging pants. Saint Nicholas custom made Physical Education
shirts will be worn and are required. Non-marking tennis
shoes must be worn for Physical Education. Uniform dress code socks
must be worn.
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| SPECIAL
PROGRAMS |
| FOOD PROGRAM |
A hot lunch including milk is provided
through Poland School District. Free or reduced lunches are available to
students whose family income qualifies. Orders are places a month in advance.
NO LATE ORDERS ARE ACCEPTED.
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| PRESCHOOL |
| Applewood Academy Preschool is located
in Saint Nicholas School. Please contact Nancy Jacubec, owner/operator for
details. 330.755.0713. |
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| BUS TRANSPORTATION |
Struthers residents,
please contact the Board of Education for details. 330.750.1061 for details.
Campbell residents, please contact the Transportation Department
for details. 330.799.1636 for details.
Youngstown residents,
please contact the transportation Department for details. 330.744.5906 for
details.
Youngstown bussing will also be provided for families
residing one mile or more from the school. Please contact the Youngstown
Bus Coordinator for specific information regarding bus stops and times.
330.744.5906 |
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| MOMS' AND DADS'
CLUB |
| The Moms' and Dads' Club is
an on-going fund-raising organization that has played an extremely important
role in alleviating the financial burden of Saint Nicholas School. In
the past, they have provided things as a new roof for the building, new
windows and shades, record players, various duplicating machines, blacktop
for the playground, physical education equipment, new master clock system,
TVs, VCRs, computers Bibles, and desks.
We encourage you to join this organization in order that
they might continue their service to Saint Nicholas School. Membership
dues is $5.00 each. The organization is open to each and every
parent of students attending Saint Nicholas School. The organization is
also open to all members of the parish.
We invite each and everyone of you to join us at the scheduled
meetings held at 7:00 PM in the lunch room. This gives us the opportunity
to know one another and to become involved in the school. This strengthens
the learning experience of our children.
The Moms' and Dads' Club also offers Tuition Grants which
are available at the end of the year for those in need
of assistance. Applications are to be filled out and given to the Pastor
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| BOOK
POLICIES |
| SCHOOL BOOK FEE |
Each child is asked to pay $100.00
school fee. This fee will be used for payment of workbooks, paper supplies,
and other materials. This fee is to be paid directly to the office on the
first day of school.
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| TEXTBOOKS |
| All textbooks, with the exception
of reading, may be taken home to do assignments. The books, except workbooks
and other write-in books, are the property of Saint Nicholas School and
are loaned to the students for their use. Therefore,
children must be instructed to take proper care of them. This means they
may not fold pages, turn down corners, write in them, or destroy books
in any way. All textbooks are to be covered.
At the end of the school year, the books must be returned
in GOOD CONDITION. If they are lost or damaged in any
way, justice demands the value of the book be paid to the school.
Books are to be covered at ALL TIMES.
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| LIBRARY BOOKS |
Many of our library books are been
purchased under Title II, a Federally funded program. These books belong
to the Struthers School District. St. Nicholas School is accountable for
them. Strongly encourage your child to return their library books as soon
as they are finished with them. This prevents loss or damage to the books.
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| OVERDUE BOOKS |
| Library Books overdue will cost
5¢ a day. This money will go towards purchasing more books for the
Library. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR PARISHIONER STATUS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN SAINT NICHOLAS ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL |
Requirements necessary to be considered a parishioner
with a child attending Saint Nicholas Elementary School are as follows:
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- Attend Holy Mass each week and receive the sacraments
regularly.
- Fill out and have on file at the parish office a census
form for each member of the family.
- Receive and use the offertory envelopes with contributions.
- Join the Moms' and Dads' Club, our home and school organization,
and actively help with fund raising and social functions.
- To be eligible to benefit from the Endowment Fund,
each family must assist at Bingo several times a year.
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If these requirements are not met,
you are considered a non-parishioner and must pay the per-pupil cost.
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| FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY |
| By enrolling a child
in Saint Nicholas School, you obligate yourself to live up to your financial
responsibilities. This means, The Parent Tuition Agreement initiated by
our Pastor for the school year must be upheld and honored. Be advised
that no report cards will be given to the children or records sent to
other school unless your tuition account is kept current and all bills
are paid.
Every effort is made to work with parents having financial
difficulty. It is the responsibility of parents to make an appointment
with the pastor when matters of this nature must be discussed. |
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| REGISTRATION
FEE |
The registration fee is
$100.00 NON-REFUNDABLE payable each year at registration time during
the month of February. The reason for the registration fee paid in February
is to determine exactly how many students will be returning in the Fall.
The number of students returning is necessary information when the union
negotiations are conducted with the teachers during the month of March.
Teachers and support personnel needed are then told in April whether they
will be rehired for the coming school. year. In order to help you, Saint
Nicholas Parish applies that registration fee to the first month's tuition,
the September payment.
PLEASE BE AWARE, NO RECORDS WILL BE SENT
ANYWHERE WHEN AN OUTSTANDING BALANCE IS OWED AT SAINT NICHOLAS PARISH. |
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| APPRECIATION |
| We all sincerely appreciate your
confidence in our parish school as we help you carry out your responsibilities
as parents. With God's help, together we will raise good holy people who
will live together in peace and joy. |
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