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Saint Therese Classical Academy

PARENT/STUDENT

HANDBOOK

Welcome to Saint Therese Classical Academy!

On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, I would like to welcome you to Saint Therese Classical Academy’s 2017-2018 school year!

This handbook provides an explanation of procedures which allow the school to operate smoothly and efficiently. It is expected that all parents and students read, understand and follow the material contained herein. Please sign and return the enclosure to indicate that you and your children have reviewed and understand the material herein.

Both the school and family need to work together to provide a proper learning structure. As John Paul II said in Catechesi Tradendae,

“Family catechesis...precedes, accompanies, and

enriches all other forms of catechesis.”

Accordingly, as we both work together, family and school, let us not forget the awesome responsibility we have as parents and teachers.

It is Better to Build Children than to Repair Men.

HANDBOOK INDEX:

(Alphabetical Order)

|Page |Topic |Page |Topic |

|4 |ACADEMIC CHARACTER | |HALLWAYS |

| |ACADEMIC HONESTY |24 |HOMEWORK |

| |ADMISSIONS | |INJURY or SICKNESS |

| |ATTENDANCE |25 |KINDNESS |

|6 |BATHROOM | |LOCKERS/LOCKS |

| |BOOKBAGS/BACKPACKS | |LOST AND FOUND |

| |CELL PHONES | |LUNCH/RECESS |

| |CHECK OUT |26 |MEDICATION |

| |CHEATING | |NOTICES |

|7 |CLASS | |PARENTS ON CAMPUS |

|8 |CLOSED CAMPUS |27 |PARENT/TEACHER CONF. |

| |COLLEGE PREPARATION | |PARKING |

| |COMMUNICATIONS | |PERSONAL ITEMS |

|10 |CONDUCT |28 |PROBATION |

|11 |COURTESY | |RUNNING/PLAYING |

|12 |DAILY SCHEDULE | |SERVICE |

|13 |DECORATION |29 |SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS |

| |DELICATE ISSUES |30 |SPORTS EQUIPMENT |

|14 |DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY | |STUDENT COUNCIL |

| |DISCIPLINE | |STUDENT PRIVILEGES |

|15 |DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENTS | |SUSPENSION |

| |DRESS CODE / UNIFORM |31 |TEXTBOOKS/NOTEBOOKS |

|20 |DRIVING PRIVILEGE | |TRANSFER/WITHDRAWAL |

| |E-SCRIP | | |

| |EXPULSION/WITHDRAWAL |33 |Faculty and Staff |

| |EXTRA-CURRICULARS |34 |Calendar |

|21 |FIELD TRIPS |37 |APPENDIX A – Discipline Cycle |

| |FINANCIAL AID |39 |APPENDIX B – Discipline Forms |

| |FINANCIAL POLICY |40 |APPENDIX C – Virtues |

|22 |FIRE/EARTHQUAKE DRILLS | | |

| |FOOD & DRINK |41 |School Mission Information |

| |FUNDRAISING | | |

|23 |GRADING POLICY | | |

| |GRIEVANCE POLICY | | |

ACADEMIC CHARACTER and SPIRIT of Saint Therese Classical Academy

Saint Therese Classical Academy students seek to be imbued with the character of the school, simply described as essentially Catholic and thoroughly academic. We should all strive hard to become models of perfection, according to our gifts, talents and divine calling. We should also encourage those around us to rise to this challenge at all times, especially helping them in times of weakness or doubt.

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

Saint Therese Classical Academy seeks to nurture absolute respect for intellectual property. Any willful misrepresentation of another persons’ work or ideas as one’s own — cheating or plagiarizing — will be treated with utmost gravity and considered grounds for suspension or expulsion.

ADMISSIONS:

Saint Therese Classical Academy is open to all qualified students without regard to race, color, creed, nationality or ethnic origin. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of any of its policies. This policy does not conflict with the priority given to the admission or employment of Catholics.

All students will go through a process of successful testing and family interviews prior to admittance to STCA. An admissions committee will recommend enrollment. More details can be found in the admissions packet.

All students of STCA who exhibit satisfactory academic and social performances may receive an invitation to re-enroll for the coming academic year. This invitation will need to be accepted by a given date in order to ensure a place in the class for the coming year.

ATTENDANCE:

Regular and punctual attendance is essential. If a student is consistently late to, or absent from school, valuable time is lost. This also gives the student the impression that school is not important. Since we are serious about school as the period of time in our lives that God gives us to prepare for life, we intend to make the best use of this time. Therefore, being conscientious stewards of God’s gift of Catholic education, we strictly adhere to the following policy:

Absence: If a student is absent, the parent should call the school by 8:45 a.m. A note should accompany the student upon return to school, turned in to the office. If student comes to school late in the day, they should be in uniform. The student is responsible for obtaining and completing all homework.

The school grants excused absences for illnesses or emergencies. Please try to schedule medical and dental appointments outside of school hours. Any student who is absent ten days during the semester will be subject to a failing grade in that course. Any student who fails three core courses at the final grade will not be promoted. Unexcused absences are subject to disciplinary action and academic penalty of any work, quizzes or tests given that day.

Appointments: Any student who must leave school early should prearrange departure with the teacher. This will consist of bringing a note, initialed by the office, to their teacher and coming to the office 5 minutes prior to scheduled pick-up time. The child should be picked up from the office at scheduled time. Any student leaving campus within school hours must be signed-out by parent or guardian with the secretary.

Tardiness: Report to office for PASS to class if tardy. Promptness is an important element in the education of children. Children build the internal order of their mind and soul via the external order of their environment. Consequently, as parents and school administrators, we have a solemn duty to strive to provide this order.  Regularization of our children's daily schedule helps us meet this obligation. When this order is the norm, the periodic interruption of order for special events can be easily handled. To this end, we aim to make tardiness a rare occurrence in the classroom. Re-occurring tardiness will quickly lead to disciplinary action. Excessive tardiness indicates a lack of commitment to the school's aims.  Tardiness will only be excused for reasons of illness, medical appointments, automobile problems, or inordinate traffic jams.  Tardiness is unexcused if due to busy traffic, alarm clock failure, or other avoidable faults.  Prompt arrival in the morning is especially important for children's education. Better to be 10 minutes early than 1 minute late.

BATHROOM:

All bathroom needs should be attended to during scheduled breaks. Class time is not to be interrupted for this purpose unless an emergency occurs. Bathrooms are to be used for their intended purposes only and everyone is expected to help keep bathrooms clean and orderly.

BOOKBAGS/ BACKPACKS:

Backpacks should be kept in lockers or on coat hooks. Class transfer time is sufficient for students to use lockers as they are intended.

CELL PHONES:

Students who bring a cell phone to school are required to leave it in the school office during the day and retrieve it upon dismissal.

CHECK OUT:

Any student who must leave campus during school hours is required to be signed out with the school secretary. Please send the child to school with a note in the morning for their teacher. The students should be picked-up in the office, not the classroom. No student is allowed to leave campus without checkout or until parent/carpool has picked them up.

CHEATING:

Cheating is a dishonor against one’s integrity. This is its real destructiveness and a St. Therese student should be honorable enough to avoid it. All offences will be referred to the headmaster. Offenses will be dealt with appropriately, and this includes liability to expulsion. Cheating on a final examination will result in expulsion.

When doing homework, using any answers given outright or plagiarized (copied word for word) constitutes cheating in that the answer is acquired without the requisite work thereby undermining the whole purpose of homework. This restriction applies even when working together on homework or in groups – direct copying is not permitted. Remember, homework is the practice of the skills already taught in class. A good rule to follow: Ask: “How do I arrive at the answer?”. Do not ask: “What is the answer?”

CLASS:

Most of the students’ time in school is spent in the classroom. The quality of the education the students receive depends principally upon their attention and effort in class and study outside of class. See particular classroom policy (as prescribed by the individual teachers for their homeroom/classes) for specifics. Also, being mindful of the following will help make the students’ class time more effective:

1. Be on time for class, quiet, and with books and materials ready.

2. Raise hand until recognized by teacher.

3. Homework should be handed in on due date, lateness may be penalized.

4. Always put things back in their proper place.

5. Student is responsible for work when absent.

6. Student should tidy his desk area at the end of each class and generally participate in maintaining room cleanliness.

7. Teacher must grant permission for student to leave classroom.

8. The student should respect others and their property, as they would want to be respected. Do not touch what is not yours without permission.

9. It goes without saying that the student should respect each teacher as another human person. The life of the professional educator is dedicated to enriching students’ lives and making each student a prudent and more knowledgeable individual.

CLOSED CAMPUS:

For reasons of safety and liability, the school will not allow students to leave campus without parent, carpool or a release slip from the office. To obtain a release slip, the office needs a note signed by the parent allowing release that day. Students who disregard this rule will be suspended, at the very least, and repeat offenders may be expelled.

COLLEGE PREPARATION:

The preparation for college is an essential element of the high school years. The school reminds students often that during the middle school years it is important that they use these years to learn how to become a student – how to study, how to ask for help, the basics (grammar) of all subjects. Once they begin high school the transcripts start to count for colleges, scholarships, etc. To this end, we remind the students of this long-term goal. We also provide them with opportunities to prepare and take college exams such at the PSAT and SAT. Further, we bring in college recruiters to speak to the students and will host a college night early in the Fall for all high school parents. We encourage families to be involved in the planning for their children’s college years.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Teachers, parents, and administrators need to communicate openly on a regular basis regarding the progress of the child. Newsletters, conferences, telephone calls and notices containing various information are all part of an effort to provide productive communication. Please respect the free time of our teachers. Try to make an appointment to talk with the teacher either prior to or following the school day.

Confidentiality:

Common sense dictates that communication between parties often calls for confidentiality. This can be difficult at times given the temptation to gossip. However, for the sake of the institution and our families we are bound by the virtue of prudence to quell this desire.

Also, utmost care should be taken to not discuss many things in front of our children, especially disagreements with the school or teacher. Disagreements will occur, and so might just anger toward another’s mistakes or wrongdoing, but such disagreement and anger must be dealt with prudently, on an adult to adult basis. The natural consequence of not following this procedure is that the child comes to the classroom/school disrespecting the teacher and this will hinder the education of all. Children cannot as easily make the distinctions adults can and, therefore, have a much harder time both respecting and disagreeing with their teachers, especially when they observe their parents' disagreeing with their teachers.  For them it is often one or the other.  For parents and teachers, prudence is therefore imperative when discussing disagreements about school matters.

Weekly Envelope:

Please read all contents of the envelope since it serves as the main line of regular communication between parent and school. This envelope will come home with the youngest child of the family the first school day of each week, usually Monday. Please return the envelope on the following school day. Any desired enclosures must be submitted to the office by Wednesday noon. Approval of headmaster is required for all enclosures.

Chain of Communications:

Use the following table to help determine who to go to first should there be questions, suggestions, problems, etc. The table helps delineate the varied responsibilities of the separate levels of the corporation:

|Whom to address: |Concerning… |

|Teachers |Student performance/behavior, playground, classroom atmosphere, planning activities, notification of |

| |vacations, homework, teaching/discipline concern, modeling virtues expected of students, teaching |

| |materials, etc. |

|Headmaster |Facility, daily expenditures, curriculum, enactments of all policies, weekly envelope, calendar, |

| |parent guild, staff performance, safety, persistent discipline concerns, budget development, |

| |fundraising, public relations, overall operation of the Academy and its programs. |

|Board of Directors |Corporate issues, legal issues, major development, budget, headmaster performance, policy revision. |

Written Communication from the School:

Please note that some communications from the school may require the parent’s signature and need to be returned to the school. Some of the items requiring a parent’s signatures include:

1. Medical Information Sheets (annual and updates).

2. Interim Progress Reports sent periodically alerting parents to their children’s progress or lack thereof.

3. Notes regarding missed homework.

4. Notes regarding disciplinary problems or action.

5. Requests for parent conferences.

6. Permission slips for school activities.

7. Tuition Contracts.

All of these communiqués should be returned to school the following school day.

Phone Calls:

(Incoming) Please feel free to call the school anytime to set up a conference, ask questions, and/or relay a message to a student or teacher (preferably before 2:00 p.m.). Note: busiest phone times are 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Except in emergencies, neither teachers nor students will be interrupted to take phone calls. In case of emergency, a message will be taken and relayed as quickly as possible.

(Outgoing) The office phone is a business phone and is not to be used by the students without permission of the staff. Permission will be granted for emergencies and in the event of school-caused change of schedules, practices, etc.

CONDUCT:

The growth in virtue and maturity that the student pursues at school cannot be limited to on-campus behavior. Virtuous conduct is for the student’s entire life. At all times, on campus or off, the student’s conduct should reflect Christian principles. This will assist the student in the maturing process. Saint Therese Classical Academy expects students to exhibit a growing maturity in personal integrity in all their actions and dealings at all times.

The administration and faculty are here to help students in times of weakness or when they need to overcome or atone for some failure. The students should then develop and employ the self-discipline necessary to become a mature Christian.

The following is a brief list of examples of improper behavior is offered to help guide students in determining what is proper behavior. Running/playing in classrooms and hallways, undue loudness, practical jokes, physical roughness, smoking, demeaning or cruel behavior to others in speech or action, inappropriate speech or actions, dangerous activity such as climbing trees, and leaving school premises during school hours are examples of improper behaviors which will be dealt with appropriately.

Each student's individual actions reflect on the school's reputation.  When combined with the intimate size and corresponding delicate nature of the community, scandalous actions, even outside of school hours, may require discipline or removal from the school, upon approval of the Board of Directors, upon recommendation by the Headmaster.

COURTESY:

Students are encouraged to address all adults by name (Yes, Mr. Smith; No, Mrs. Jones). In the event the name of the adult is not known, the student should use “yes, sir” or “no, ma’am” as is appropriate. “Please,” “Thank you,” “May I?” and “I apologize” are also standard phrases of courtesy.

Students are expected to extend appropriate courtesies to any campus visitors. If the classroom is visited by a guest, the student closest to the door should open the door and all students shall rise from their desks and remain standing until otherwise directed. Students should always welcome guests. In the event of a social gathering, they should ensure that guests are served first or shown office, restrooms, etc. (Escort them, rather than tell them.) As representatives of their school, students at all times shall act courteously and conduct themselves with Christian charity.

DISMISSAL:

Due to liability, and in courtesy to our teachers, please pick up your children prior to 3:20 PM. A fee may be imposed in order to compensate a teacher for monitoring time if a student is picked up excessively late or for repeated lateness.

DECORATION:

Images serve as reminders or impediments to our goals as a school, which are professional, educational and spiritual. This is in accord with our school’s maxim external order produces internal order. Therefore, we encourage decoration, which are supportive of our goals, e.g., family life and spirituality. For this reason, all images for books, lockers, binders, book bags, etc. is limited to family and saints.

DELICATE ISSUES:

Saint Therese Classical Academy has a unique character in the modern world of education. We exist to aid parents in their vocational responsibility to educate their children. Thus, in order to carefully provide education on behalf of those parents who have entrusted us with this grave responsibility, we take into account both the needs of each child in acquiring the knowledge proper to his age while also veiling certain delicate issues so as to not scandalize the more innocent of our students. This is most important in the area of sexual mores, but also applies to other topics including, but not limited to, music, movies, violence, abuse, etc.

What is our model? Scripture. God’s own references to many of the more delicate topics show a veiled and beautiful approach to discussing varied topics.

Common practice has schools today discussing things plainly, openly and clinically, if not outright provocatively, in some cases. While the latter is not a worry with our school, we nonetheless need some guidelines to direct us in balancing the gray area properly. Through grade eight, we must remain delicate and veiled in our terminology. We follow the Church’s direction in allowing the home to gradually teach the children the details of these issues. As a student progresses into high school, there is a slightly varying approach, allowing a bit more frankness, but keeping graphic and extended discussions from the classroom. By grades eleven and twelve, when the students begin studying moral theology, the nature of the subject is such that certain issues will be discussed but still with prudence and discretion. At ALL levels, great care must be taken in responding to questions raised by students, who are naturally inquisitive but can lack prudence. Delicate topics should be addressed appropriately and then referred to the parents so the students can complete the learning in the home environment. Co-ed classes require particular discretion because the presence of both sexes can make imprudent discussion of these issues embarrassing for students and create serious morale problems as a result. Such problems can often outweigh the benefits of discussing such issues in the first place.

Most importantly, due regard must be given in all grades to preserving age-appropriate innocence and to avoiding introducing into the minds of students images which are at best distracting, often unduly disturbing and, at worst, occasions of sin.

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY:

Out of respect for the benevolence of God’s creation and His material gifts, destruction or defacement of school or personal property will result in severe disciplinary action as well as requisite restitution.

DISCIPLINE:

Vatican II decree, Optatam Totius, states, “human maturity...will be chiefly attested to by a stability of character, the ability to make carefully weighed decisions, and a sound judgment of people and events” (no.11)

Because we are made in the image and likeness of God, we have the faculties to know and to will (and therefore, to love), but the intellect must inform the will in order to act rightly. Part of this knowledge is self-knowledge, thus we must “know thyself”. Development of character involves three stages: 1) self-knowledge, leading to 2) self-discipline, leading to 3) self surrender, i.e., the service of others. This overall development is achieved through growth in human virtues (good habits and qualities of character).

To affect this in a unified manner with the home, Saint Therese Classical Academy will implement discipline with an eye to virtue. This will lead and guide our children, individually and collectively, to become well-developed, well-balanced, self-disciplined, personally happy, ready to work hard and be of service to others, each according to his or her own unique talents and personal style. This is achieved by focusing on self-discipline skills which will be applied at varying degrees though all nine grades at St. Therese. Some of our resources are Character Building: A Guide for Parents and Teachers, by David Isaacs, and Upbringing, by James Stenson.

For a view of our Discipline Cycles, see Appendix A in the back of this book. For a sample of the Demerit Notice and Discipline Action Referral forms, which require the student to recognize where he fell short of expectations and how he will avoid this in the future, see Appendix B and C. For a helpful example of virtue guideposts, see Appendix D.

Demerit Notices will generally result in a loss of the next noon recess following conferral of the slip..

We look forward to a successful program of discipline where a series of correct and true criteria are shared, respected and put into action by home and school. At Saint Therese Classical Academy, we will center these criteria on the development of the child’s character by modeling and teaching, and then putting into practice the natural virtues according to the developmental age of the child. We look forward to the result being well formed men and women who will be faithful, and, therefore, successful in their Faith, their vocations and their careers.

DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENTS:

See “Attendance”.

DRESS CODE:

In all of the following, please happily defer to teacher discretion to avoid negative consequences.

Saint Therese Classical Academy understands and promotes the maxim that external order produces internal order. Consequently, we have developed the following guidelines for creating a consistently attractive, neat and orderly environment for all students. Students should arrive and leave campus in uniform. For a professional atmosphere, we follow these rules:

• All students are to present themselves in a neat and clean manner at all times out of respect for themselves and others. e.g., well groomed, clean shaven and wearing properly-sized, clean clothing.

• No tattoos, body piercing, etc.

• All shirts must be tucked in during class

(exception: girls’ banded shirts from Dennis Uniform.)

• Shoes must be kept clean.

Again, to promote a professional atmosphere where learning and respect are pursued, the following directives are akin to codes found in many corporations in our country. Even golf courses, restaurants and jury duty require codes of dress. So, in our efforts to give our students a head start, we hope to prepare them for the real world, as well as eternal life.

Girls:

• All girls are expected to maintain skirt lengths at or below the knee as well as neat and clean blouses. (Check skirt length easily by seeing if hem touches ground when kneeling. Dennis Uniform said there should be no length problem in their skirts.)

• Hair is to be neat and pulled back out of the face. (No highlighting, color changing, excessively “gelled”, or excessive hair-styles are permitted).

• Jewelry limited to one pair of earrings (dime size or smaller) and a simple religious item.

• Makeup permitted for high school girls only, includes:

- Lip balm/gloss (clear)

- Clear nail polish.

- Moderate foundation

- No lipstick, eye liner or shadow, etc..

Boys:

• All boys are expected to maintain their uniforms and personal appearance in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.

• Uniforms must be of the proper size, clean and worn properly. Pants are to be worn at the waist.

• Hair is to be cut neatly and kept above the collar line, ears, and eyebrows. No “mod” haircuts, e.g., “bowl”cuts, tails, highlighting, excessively “gelled”, colored, spikes, etc.

• Jewelry will be limited to no more than one simple religious item. No earrings.

- Immediate rectification of any dress code infraction will be required so as to maintain uniformity and consistency in the application of these directives. This can require disciplinary action, uniform rental or even that parents come back to school to get their child, depending on the nature of the infraction and history of violations.

For all Mass days, special assemblies, presentations and certain field trips, students must be in full dress uniform (dress shirt and tie) unless otherwise directed by the headmaster.

- Modesty is a virtue which is to be pursued at all times. Therefore, we encourage all St. Therese Classical Academy students to live this virtue outside school hours and activities. As a temple of the Holy Spirit, you represent your own self, your family, Church, and school, and so it is important that you consider this virtue carefully and live it faithfully.

For a compelling discussion of this lost virtue, read the book

Return To Modesty, by Wendy Shalit (available anywhere).

DRESS CODE -SCHOOL EVENTS (Dinners, lectures, etc.)

Following the common sensual code of Christian modesty, The Academy requires dress to be within certain parameters at ALL school events when uniforms are not worn. We reserve the right to ask a student to leave the function should they arrive not having followed this code. Boys: Pants that fit and in good condition. Shorts of modest length (i.e. mid-thigh or below). No T-shirts advertising music bands, beer, etc. Girls: at least knee length skirt/dress, modest neckline, at least cap-sleeve blouse/dress, modest fitting pants or shorts (i.e. mid-thigh or below). If there is a question, please ask ahead or bring an alternate item. Parents are also asked to respect this code during such events so as to not show a double standard. Ceremonies and performances are considered formal events. Saint Therese Classical Academy follows the practice of requiring dressy clothing at such events, e.g. nice pants, collared shirt, dress/skirt.

DRESS CODE –RELAXED DRESS SCHOOL DAYS

During special school days, when uniforms are not required, we still retain standards which include the following clothes parameters: No athletic wear except for school field days. All - Pants that fit and in good condition. Walking shorts of modest length and fit (i.e. loose fitting, mid-thigh or below). No T-shirts advertising music bands, beer, etc. Girls - at least knee length skirt/dress, modest neckline, at least cap-sleeve blouse/dress. IF there is a question, please ask ahead or bring an alternate item. Other dress code requirements remain in effect, e.g. hair, jewelry, etc.

If in doubt, please clear with Headmaster.

UNIFORM POLICY

2017-2018

As mentioned above (see page 15), Saint Therese Academy understands and promotes the maxim that external order produces internal order. Consequently, we have developed the following guidelines for creating an orderly environment. Additionally, since our business at school is professional, rather than social in nature, these parameters will help guide the student in application of the dress code in order to help us provide a neat, orderly work environment with minimal distraction.

ALL STUDENTS:

Shoes – Shoes should be black and/or white (aim for soles less than 1 inch thick.)

Sweaters* - If sweaters are worn, they should only be the Maroon Uniform Sweater* and they must be worn over the regular white collared shirts.

Coats, if desired, should be worn only as a supplement to the uniform sweater and may not be worn instead of the uniform sweater/sweatshirt or in the classrooms.

ALL GIRLS:

*Shirt - Regular day: Dennis Uniform BANDED ONLY.

Mass/Field Trip day: (full dress uniform) Wear school tie.

Socks – White, navy, or black.

*Skirt - Kaki from Dennis Uniform, (knee length or below)

Tights - Opaque white or opaque navy blue tights during cold weather may be worn.

Shorts - For modesty during outdoor activities, shorts worn under skirt is highly recommended. Upon discretion of the teacher, they may be required.

ALL BOYS:

Shirt - Regular day: Polo/Golf style: white smooth or mesh knit with short sleeves, a collar

Mass/Field Trip day: (full dress uniform) white oxford (long/short sleeve.) Shirt needs to be able to be tucked.

Socks - White or dark socks (navy, black, charcoal).

Pants - Kaki Uniform Slacks (purchasable from Dennis, Target, A+ Uniform Outlet in Oxnard, etc.)

Optionals:

School Sweatshirt – (available in the school office).

*Sweater - cardigan for boys or girls.

Tights - for girls in cooler weather.

Undershirts – may be worn but must be plain white or the school P.E. shirt.

PLEASE PUT NAME ON CLOTHING SO ITEMS CAN BE CLAIMED!

DRIVING PRIVILEGE:

Students should drive very carefully and slowly (5 mph) in the parking lot in the interest of safety. Failure to do so may result in the loss of driving privilege. Also, students are not to go to cars during the school day, but rather, stay in designated eating and play areas.

E-SCRIP FUNDRAISING PROGRAM:

One important fundraising program is to sign-up for E-SCRIP cash for grocery stores and many other retail stores and restaurants. To insure the success of this program, everyone is strongly urged to purchase their groceries and other merchandise at stores that use E-SCRIP. (e.g., Vons, Albertsons, etc.)

EXPULSION/RECOMMENDED WITHDRAWAL:

A student may be expelled immediately or recommended for withdrawal by the headmaster for egregious misconduct or continuing neglect of basic rules and expectations. A lack of cooperation on the part of parents with school norms and principles may be grounds for dismissal of the student. As justice demands, all circumstances will be considered. However, the decisions of the headmaster, if confirmed by the Board of Directors, will be final.

EXTRA-CURRICULARS:

In order to participate in extra-curricular activities one must:

♦ Maintain a minimum of a C average (or no F’s) in core classes.

♦ Not be on academic or disciplinary probation.

♦ Attend a majority of classes (4) on that day to attend a practice or game.

♦ Participate fully in defined activities of the sport/club.

Extra-curricular events are never an excuse for homework not being done. Special school events are given special consideration by teachers. Short term homework assignment load will often be lightened on the front side of an event. Students are allowed to ask for this before the assignment is finalized, but do not presume that homework should have been lightened and, therefore, not complete. Long term assignments will NOT be postponed due to out of school activities. Such activities include: drama, basketball, community theater, club sports, symphony, etc.

FIELD TRIPS:

All students must have a parent-signed permission slip and ride in an assigned vehicle to and from event. No stopping for food/drinks is allowed unless otherwise noted on the permission slip. No students will be responsible for driving any other student, except siblings with school and parental permission, on field trips.

Field trips are an earned privilege which may be revoked for poor behavior, lack of completed course work, etc.

FINANCIAL AID:

Although its very existence depends upon each family making the maximum possible financial contribution, the school intends, to the extent possible, to make the education it offers available to all who desire it. Accordingly, financial aid is available on the basis of need. Those wishing to request aid must complete the necessary forms available upon request. Given a limited amount of funds available, this must be newly applied for each academic year and must be submitted BEFORE June 1st or funds may not be available.

FINANCIAL POLICY:

Details of the tuition/fees are described on the yearly Tuition Contract. This contract must be returned with the confirmation of your family’s acceptance of our invitation/acceptance letter by the specified date. Tuition payments are based on a 12 month period from July 1st through June 1st. Any other incidental fees (e.g.. field trips) should be paid as noted in the particular request.

IMPORTANT: Because we have obligations to creditors and the families of our teachers, we need to request that everyone be prompt with their tuition and other fees. To this end we have established the following policy:

If an account becomes past due after the tenth of the month, a past due First Notice will be sent. The tuition is due within seven days after receipt of this notice. If a parent is unable to pay, they are requested to make an appointment with the headmaster to discuss the situation. If payment is not received, a past due Second Notice will be sent. Seven more days will be given to reconcile an account. If an account is still past-due seven days after the Second Notice, the student may be withdrawn from class.

See TRANSFER/WITHDRAWAL for more information.

FIRE/EARTHQUAKE DRILLS:

Periodic drills will be conducted to ensure the safety of all the children in the event of a fire or earthquake. Upon leaving building, we request all students to walk in silence, single file, arms at sides and stay in their group. All classes, upon exiting their rooms, should proceed to the closest stairwell and then West to the playground and line up in separate lines according to class. Teachers: Count, monitor, bring class back to room.

FOOD & DRINK:

All food and drinks are to be consumed only in designated eating areas and at scheduled snack and lunch times. All leftover food and trash is to be disposed of immediately.

No eating or drinking (water excepted) is permitted in the classroom unless designated as a class celebration. Classroom lunches are allowed during inclement weather. Gum is not allowed on the school premises or at school functions.

FUNDRAISING:

California spends almost $9000 to educate a student. Saint Therese Classical Academy offers a superior education at much less of the cost. However, in order to accommodate our families, we keep our tuition relatively low. To make up the difference we ask all families to help fundraise in order to meet our lean budget. Each family commits to a minimum of $1000 in fundraising. Most of us can do much more if we participate in the activities the school offers. In fact, without us averaging more, we could not run the school. Thanks to many benefactors, many of our families and the hard work of the board, we do average more. Please do your best. (n.b., while 100% tax deductible, the annual gifts to faculty do not go to our budget and therefore are not part of the minimum family goal. However, they are VERY important to our giving staff.)

GRADING POLICY:

Saint Therese Classical Academy strongly emphasizes learning. The same emphasis should be given to learning at home. Both classroom and home should be an environment where learning is fulfilling and its own reward.

The teachers at The Academy understand this policy and grade accordingly and so our grades will reflect the learning of each student. If the student is having excessive difficulties the grades will reflect this. In addition, any grade of F will require parental signature and return.

GRIEVANCE POLICY:

We take our path from Our Lord’s teaching found in St. Matthew’s Gospel [Matt. 18, 15-17] 15. If thy brother shall trespass against you, go and tell him his fault, between him and you alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. 16. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church (i.e., the next higher authority).

HALLWAYS:

In order to maintain a safe, orderly environment in the building, fitting for study, quiet hallways should be maintained. This prohibits running, roughhousing, locker slamming and going to lockers during classes.

HOMEWORK:

Homework is given daily so students can practice the concepts and skills taught in the classroom in order to develop mastery of them or otherwise be prepared for class. It is also one of the best exercises in personal responsibility for a child. Hence, please refrain from bringing in work that a child has left at home - it is best that they face the consequences of their actions. The amount of homework depends on the grade level, the course, and the particular student. Also, students in the older grades will be assigned more independent work, as they are becoming more independent learners, which will be reviewed and discussed in class to ensure that the proper learning of concepts has occurred before being tested in such matter.

Parents are strongly encouraged to help create a neat and orderly environment conducive to study (i.e., a desk or table in a quiet, low traffic area and without music or TV in the background). A very helpful organizational tool is to pencil in homework time on a calendar just as you would pencil in a piano lesson. Students have teacher-issued assignment books.

If, for a valid reason, a student could not complete a homework assignment, they should submit a note explaining two things: 1) why you could not complete it on time; and 2) when you promise to turn it in. Upon collection, either homework or this note must be turned into the teacher. Failure to comply with this, or the promised “turn-in” date will result in a failing of that assignment and teacher-determined discipline.

It ought to go without saying, such notes should be rare, and further, the teacher retains the discretion to accept or reject excuses.

INJURY or SICKNESS:

If a student becomes ill during school hours to the point where he or she cannot continue in class, the student should report to the teacher for release to the headmaster’s office.

If a student has a fever or communicable illness (cold, flu, measles, chicken pox, etc.), that student should remain home until the period of contagion is passed.

KINDNESS:

This item is included in order to emphasize the importance of this virtue in a world so filled with selfishness and brash nastiness. Our Christian baptism calls us to heroic Charity; kindness to all of God’s children is a pre-eminent manifestation of this virtue. It will be a mark of Saint Therese Classical Academy students.

LOCKERS / LOCKS:

Lockers are school property and thus should be used for school items and be maintained. Only school issued locks should be used. It is the responsibility of the student to lock their locker at the end of each day in order to protect the items inside from trespassers. Periodic locker checks will be conducted so as to help ensure neatness. Access to lockers is reserved for break times, only. No stickers, tape or glue allowed. Locker decoration is limited to pictures of family or saints.

LOST AND FOUND:

Items marked with student names will be returned. Any unmarked items will be kept for one month in the lost and found box in the office after which time it will go into the donations box for Catholic Charities, St. Vincent de Paul or our uniform exchange. PLEASE mark ALL uniform and other school items.

LUNCH/RECESS:

Lunch is to be eaten during the lunchtime in the covered lunch area of the outside courtyard. All classrooms will be locked during lunch and recess times. All students are to follow playground rules and the direction of any lunch guard or adult. The library is available daily for those who need to study during lunch recess time.

Recess -

Students need and want a time during the day to engage in self-directed activity. A primary use of this break is to take care of restroom needs. Recess is also provided for that breath of fresh air, a moment of solitude, a private conversation, or a game. Supervising teachers and parents are the authority during recess. Please follow the direction of the attending supervisor should they guide you in any way. When playing games, students are encouraged to include anyone interested in participating. Games that are abusive, unsafe or demean an individual are forbidden.

MEDICATION:

Medication includes: prescriptions, over-the-counter medicine, herbal medicines, vitamins, cough drops, etc. If a student is to take medication at school, that student or parent shall bring medicine and signed release form to the office. Release forms are available in the office. The medication will be kept in the main office until needed. Then, the secretary, nurse (not usually on campus) or headmaster will dispense the medicine.

According to State Law, “over the counter” drugs or pain relievers cannot be administered to the children by school personnel without the release form and parent-provided dosage. All medication must be in original container and not outdated.

NOTICES:

All notices which are posted or distributed on campus must have prior approval from the headmaster.

PARENTS ON CAMPUS:

In order to maintain the environment and order of a school, please follow the following parameters governing parents’ role when school is in session:

1) Schedule appointments with the teacher so the classroom does not

become an impromptu meeting place.

2) If any correction is necessary, please advise the teacher to do this as it is their responsibility. (Lunch duty, etc. excepted) Refrain from disciplining students on campus when it undermines the authoritative responsibility of the teacher, i.e. inside the classroom.

3) All drop-off items should be taken to the office, not the classrooms, e.g., lunches.

4) The teachers lounge should be respected as their private work area. Parents and children should avoid entering this area.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES:

Parents have the right, duty, and opportunity to meet with the teachers and confer regarding their child’s progress throughout the school year. It is important that both parents attend these conferences. Families are given ample opportunity to plan for these conferences as they are all included on the school’s yearly calendar.

Driving:

Students are reminded that driving is a privilege and that reckless driving on school grounds will result in the revocation of this privilege.

PERSONAL ITEMS:

Each year personal items get “lost.” In order to keep this distraction at a minimum:

All personal effects (clothing, lunch boxes, backpacks, etc.) shall be labeled with the student’s name.

No roller-blades, skateboards, magazines, game cards, radios, CD players, cell phones, mp3 players, pagers, cameras, electronic games, or related items are to be brought to school. These items will be confiscated and returned to the parent coming in the office to pick it up. (If item must be brought to school because of some after-school event, that item should be stored in the school office – not lockers or backpacks -during the day or it will be subject to confiscation.)

PROBATION:

Parents will be notified of academic probation when a student earns a grade-point average below a C in the core courses for one quarter, OR, an F in any core course semester grade. Once on probation, any missing assignment or D grade on a test or quiz will result in a phone call to the parents. Failure to maintain a C average in academic courses may result in dismissal the following quarter. Maintenance of a C average for two consecutive quarters will result in the student being removed from probation.

A student on disciplinary probation who enters the Discipline Action Cycle will enter at the third level of the Cycle, (see Appendix A).

RUNNING/PLAYING:

In the interest of safety, running and ball playing are not allowed in the parking lot or hallways. Due to corporate liability, safe play will be required of all students on campus.

SERVICE:

Parents: As with most parochial schools, Saint Therese Classical Academy does not cover operating expenses through its modest tuition. Therefore, in order to keep tuition costs in check, we have to rely on the volunteerism of our parents. We would like every family to aim at giving a minimum of twenty-five (25) hours per year. This can be in the form of cleaning, painting, working on fundraising campaigns, substituting, etc. (Record hours on the monthly form which comes home in the Weekly Envelope for the volunteer coordinator to record.) We also ask every family to aid in raising $1000.00 each via our fundraising opportunities.

Students: In order to begin fostering the virtue of charity to others, St. Therese Classical Academy requests all of her high school students to participate in service activities throughout the year. A minimum of twenty (20) hours of documented service per year is desired prior to graduation.

SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS:

Parents: All parents are requested to participate fully in the intellectual, social, and sacramental life of the Church. It is our responsibility as parents to instruct our children in the fullness of the Faith. We cannot give what we do not have ourselves. In addition to your parish life, we at the school will offer many opportunities to enrich and practice the Faith. Among these programs are lecture series, weekly school Mass, days of recollection, and retreats. Parents are required to attend at least two of the lectures or parent education events.

The home and school should be of one mind for the most effective education to take place. Therefore, we implore parents to make the effort to know the nature of Saint Therese Classical Academy more closely by frequent participation in the spiritual activities that we provide. We encourage reading books of sound Catholic teaching and spiritual reading aloud with the family on a daily, or minimally, a weekly basis. Many excellent titles are available in our school library.

Students: Students will participate in daily prayers and weekly Mass along with other Sacraments at various times. We will also be providing the opportunity to participate in youth groups, retreats, and apostolic activities.

Again, the spiritual life is central to the whole raison ‘d etre (reason for being) of Saint Therese Classical Academy and so participation is expected by the students. We recognize that religion must be assented to by the heart, and therefore, do not force religion but foster an environment in which the students can freely embrace what the Church offers. For, like stained glass windows whose beauty can only be appreciated when one is inside of a church during the day, the Church’s beauty can only be fully appreciated when viewed from inside the Church. This is why we incorporate participation in the Church’s life into our school.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT:

NAMES should be on ALL PERSONAL equipment. Recess equipment brought by students will be kept in a storage bin. Please be responsible to put ALL equipment away at end of recess/day/etc.

STUDENT PRIVILEGES:

Special programs and field trips are privileges that must be earned by the students. These and other privileges are offered to students who demonstrate they are mature and trustworthy, (e.g. no current misbehavior, incompletes or lack of fulfilling basic course requirements).

SUSPENSION:

Most suspensions are in-school suspensions and will run from one to three days, depending on the severity of the infraction and prior discipline record.

TEXTBOOKS/NOTEBOOKS:

All books used in the school, with the exception of books purchased by the students, are property of the school and are loaned to the students for use during the school year. Textbooks are very costly, so please handle with respect. Please use the following guidelines:

1. All textbooks (other than consumables) must be covered with clear (not colored) plastic by student.

2. Carefully place and remove books from book bags to minimize wear.

3. Appropriate bookmarks may be placed in books.

4. Books are not to be used to store other items (so binding is preserved).

5. Lost or damaged books must be paid for by the families.

6. DO NOT write in books, even in pencil, unless consumable.

As we prepare ourselves as professionals we use and maintain our work items professionally. In addition to keeping our items neat, as in the professional workplace, we adhere to the following standards:

7. Regarding notebooks, binders, books, etc:

a. No graffiti/doodling/stickers on exterior.

b. No advertising covers.

c. Any exterior decoration limited to pictures of family or saints.

TRANSFER/WITHDRAWAL:

Students transferring or withdrawing from Saint Therese Classical Academy for any reason, are to comply with the following procedure:

♦ Parents must meet with the headmaster before proceeding with the withdrawal process.

♦ Parents must then obtain the necessary withdrawal forms.

♦ All books must be returned to the office.

♦ All financial obligations must be fulfilled before any grades or

transcripts will be forwarded.

♦ Tuition obligation:

* 50% if withdrawal on/before September 30th.

*100% if withdrawal after September 30th.

These obligations are also required should a student be expelled.

NOTES:

Appendix A

DISCIPLINE WARNING CYCLE

In order to encourage and develop the virtues requisite on self-discipline, and to keep discipline personal, teachers will deal with all first issues of discipline, e.g., tardiness, uniform infraction, lack of preparation, etc. Common sense dictates this is the first line of treatment, in order to help the student grow in awareness. Frequent repetition of offences indicate a different type of problem, one which requires “discipline”. Therefore, while our amount of detentions will decrease, the overall student behavior should improve dramatically. We ask students and parents to support this new, more personal approach to forming character.

Repeated offences will be referred to the office in the form of a Demerit Notice slip. One who is repeating offences ostensibly lacks commitment to the school order. Hence, this student moves into the disciplinary realm of correction. More serious disciplinary issues will also be directly referred to the office.

Office Discipline Plan:

Demerits will be given according to the severity of the infraction, from one to nine demerits. Three demerits generally result in loss of lunchtime recess. Further accumulation results in after-school detentions and suspensions. Excessive accumulation during the year will result in expulsion as it indicates a lack of respect for the school authorities.

Step One: The student who receives a Demerit Notice will be subject to office meeting and possible detention. Note will go to parent in order to inform them of action/consequence.

Step Two: Accumulation of nine or more demerits, will result in a Discipline Action Referral (see below) in addition to corresponding consequences to each slip.

DISCIPLINE ACTION CYCLE

Occasionally removal from the group is necessary to protect a student and/or the learning environment of the school. This is necessary when a student:

1. Initiates physical, verbal or emotional abuse.

2. Is irrational or unreasonable.

3. Pushes beyond the limits of respect in speech or actions.

If possible, the adult who removed the child will work quickly to help the student regain self-control. If this happens, the two parties can continue to work together to redirect the inappropriate behavior. If regaining control does not happen, the student will be sent to the office and a four step Discipline Cycle will be set in motion. This cycle is outlined here so that it is clear and consistent for all the students, parents, and staff members.

STEP ONE: The student will be sent to the office with a Discipline Action Referral slip. The upper part of the slip will be filled out by the adult who is sending the child to the office.

1. The student will meet with the headmaster.

2. Together they will complete the Discipline Action Referral.

3. The student will inform a parent of the incident by phone/note.

4. The student will be held accountable for the plan developed.

5. The headmaster will speak with the referring staff member.

6. Student will serve an afternoon detention for one hour on the next scheduled detention day.

7. Detentions must be served on the designated day for the full time, no exceptions.

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STEP TWO: If a student is sent to the office second time within a quarter:

1. In addition to the steps above:

3. A conference with the teacher, parent, student, and headmaster will be scheduled.

4. A contract will be drawn up listing actions that will be taken by each participant in the conference.

5. A date to review the contract will be determined.

6. The Discipline Cycle will be reviewed with the parent.

STEP THREE: If a student is sent to the office a third time within a quarter or in extreme cases when the headmaster determines the seriousness of the action warrants starting at Step Three

1. The student meets with the headmaster.

2. The student notifies the parent that a suspension of up to three days has been earned. The length, and type, in-school or out-of-school, will be determined by the headmaster.

3. A conference will be held with a parent, teacher(s), student, and headmaster to write a plan with a measurement for progress to assist the student in developing self-control.

4. A recommendation may be made to have the family visit with a counselor or other specialist.

5. All school work missed during the period of suspension must be completed before the student rejoins the class.

6. A probationary time period to monitor and review progress will be set once the student is ready to return to class.

Step three can be repeated as long as a student is able to demonstrate that learning from mistakes is occurring and shows willingness to contribute to a positive learning environment. When little or no change is evident and school personnel have exhausted all available means to affect change, the student will move to Step Four of the cycle.

STEP FOUR: The headmaster will recommend expulsion.

1. The decision to expel a student rests with the headmaster and Board of Governors.

2. If expulsion is the decision, the student’s parent will be notified in writing, the reasons for expulsion will be given, and the right to request a hearing will be explained.

3. The expulsion may be reconsidered by the headmaster and Board of Governors when a written request for a special hearing is made by the parent.

A very few, serious infractions such as possession of drugs or weapons or severe physical or moral misconduct could result in an immediate move to Step Four.

Appendix B – Demerit Notice and Discipline Action Referral

DEMERIT NOTICE

Student:

Given by:

Date: Demerits:

Disruption in class

Lack of respect

Repeated uniform infraction

Repeatedly unprepared for class

Hallway/playground infraction

Other:

Comments:

Parent Signature/Comments:

Please sign and return to the office.

Saint Therese Classical Academy

Discipline Action Referral

Student: Date:

Referred by:

To be served on:

To be signed and returned.

What I did: (student fill out)

What I plan to do: (student fill out)

Parental Signature:

Appendix C

Taken from Character Building by David Isaacs, Four Courts Press.

| |Ages 0-7 |From 8-12 |From 13-15 |From 15-18 |

|Predominant |Justice |Fortitude |Temperance |Prudence |

|Cardinal | | | | |

|Virtue | | | | |

|Principal Theological Virtue | |Charity |Faith |Hope |

| |Obedience |Fortitude |Modesty |Prudence |

|Key Human |Sincerity |Perseverance |Moderation |Flexibility |

|Virtues |Orderliness |Industriousness |Sociability |Understanding |

| | |Patience |Friendship |Loyalty |

| | |Responsibility |Simplicity |Audacity |

| | |Justice |Patriotism |Humility |

| | |Generosity |Respect for others |Optimism |

Result: Happiness and Human Maturity!

The Mission Explained

To know truth, to love the good, and to delight in the infinite beauty of God’s creation, are three powers of the human soul. These powers are imprints of the Divine nature whose munificent love communicates freely to all humanity the dignity of our material and spiritual being, so we, His children, might know, love, seek, and delight in possessing the ultimate end for which all persons yearn; unity with God, beatitude. It is the primary goal of St. Therese to engender in our students an awareness of these their natural powers by instituting a curriculum that nurtures the intellect, hones the will, and excites with wonder young souls to ignite their minds and imaginations with the goodness of God’s creation. Students who will aspire to create a future filled with hope by communicating the splendor of God’s love to a world thirsty for truth.

In the spirit of the teachings of Pope John Paul II, the New Catechism, and the dawn of a new millennium, St. Therese will draw from the traditional verities discerned and revealed by our Greek and Roman ancestors, the Doctors of the Faith, the Magisterium of Rome, and our rich treasure of Humane Letters and the Arts. These resources will dispose our students to seek wisdom and delight in the good and enable them to freely attain a life well and fully lived. Freed from the darkness and impediments of sin and ignorance that disempower a soul, students will become aware of the liberating force of truth so they might achieve those ends God has ordained them to attain.

Saint Therese Classical Academy, therefore, views our contribution to the formation of the moral, intellectual, creative, and spiritual life of our students as our primary responsibility. However, our academic endeavor must also make our students aware of the universal dignity of the human person, regardless of race, color, or creed, so they will be able to encounter the world and, through charity and respect, communicate the hope of faith and the splendor of truth. To do so, this institution seeks the providence of Mary, Throne of Wisdom, whose womb immaculately embodied and brought forth into the world, Jesus Christ our Savior, the Incarnate Word. She is our mediatrix and guide whose intercession will enable us in carrying out our responsibilities as educators; to inspire through joy and wonder, and to inform God’s children of creation’s Trinitarian impressions of the true, the beautiful, and the good, so they will pour forth, like our Heavenly mother, living waters of truth in a world thirsty for God and His infinite mercy.

St. Therese Classical Academy

Who we are…

✓ A private non-profit academy based on Catholic Truths and values.

What we do…

✓ Instruct students in the values exemplified by Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints.

Provide an academically rigorous education for children in grades four through 12.

Why Saint Therese Classical Academy…

✓ Faith instruction is integrated in every part of the school day and is based on the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

✓ Students receive a classical Catholic liberal arts education.

✓ Our classrooms maintain a ratio between student and teacher whereby a child can be known and treated according to his or her individual traits.

Today’s Catholic parents are faced with a world that not only fails to support the moral teachings of the home but also continually attacks the core beliefs of persons of faith. Saint Therese Classical Academy was founded in 2014 to provide parents peace of mind and security about the faith and academic instruction of their children. Unlike other schools, St. Therese Classical Academy recognizes parents as the primary educators of their children and works to buttress parental efforts rather than contradict or supplant them.

Basic Skills

Saint Therese Classical Academy designed its basic skill instruction to help students continue learning throughout life. The program enables students to:

➢ Listen attentively

➢ Read perceptively and critically

➢ Write effectively

➢ Speak clearly, confidently and publicly

➢ Defend the faith vigorously and communicate it intelligently

Elementary Education

➢ Students are guided toward effective communication of oral and written thought through the learning of phonics, spelling, handwriting and the reading of great literature.

➢ Language skills are integrated into all subjects.

➢ Correct grammar taught in speaking and writing.

➢ The basic teachings of the Catholic Faith are taught with the structure of the catechism and the story of Jesus and His saints.

➢ A classic curriculum built on:

• ordered basic knowledge

• fundamental skills

• the habitual vision of greatness

Secondary Education

➢ Emphasis on development of analytical abilities in mathematics in all grade levels.

➢ Euclidian geometry is taught, following Algebra, using Euclid’s original text to give students an unparalleled foundation in logical reasoning.

➢ The goal of science instruction is to:

• Stimulate the sense of awe and wonder at God’s creation.

• Stimulate the student’s natural curiosity and imagination

• Develop the ability to observe, record data and formulate hypotheses

• Develop the ability to reason inductively

➢ History is taught to lead students to discover man’s relation to God, his neighbor, and his own nature.

➢ Literature utilizes the original works of the great works of the Western world and are the material for composition and discussion – the elements of rhetoric.

➢ Theology courses are based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

➢ Latin is taught as the basis of vocabulary structure of all the Romance languages.

➢ Students actively participate in fine arts, including drama, music, art and dance.

➢ Physical education/sports teams develop knowledge and habits requisite for the care of the body and throughout life.

➢ Interaction with young students an attractive, unique feature.

“Development of

the intellect

must be a

sanctification

of the intellect.”

St. Bonaventure

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